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The best road cycling routes around Barnsley

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Barnsley to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

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1. Damflask Reservoir – Mam Nick and Edale Valley loop from Penistone

88.4km

04:45

1,620m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Padley Gorge Ascent – Thornhill Lane loop from Penistone

92.4km

04:51

1,530m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Chew Valley loop from Midhopestones

30.5km

01:39

280m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4. Hooton Pagnell Butter Cross – Sprotbrough Falls loop from Bolton-upon-Dearne

43.3km

02:03

360m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. View of Holmfirth Vineyard – Holmfirth Town Centre loop from Penistone

48.6km

02:36

860m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Penistone

32.0km

01:29

370m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Newmillerdam Lake – Grimpit Hill loop from Dodworth

47.7km

02:23

590m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Winscar Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Darton

62.1km

02:59

770m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Damflask Reservoir – View of Ladybower Reservoir loop from Elsecar

103km

05:16

1,520m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. The Bank View Cafe – Langsett Reservoir loop from Dodworth

43.6km

02:17

630m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Barnsley

1. Damflask Reservoir – Mam Nick and Edale Valley loop from Penistone

2. Padley Gorge Ascent – Thornhill Lane loop from Penistone

3. Chew Valley loop from Midhopestones

4. Hooton Pagnell Butter Cross – Sprotbrough Falls loop from Bolton-upon-Dearne

5. View of Holmfirth Vineyard – Holmfirth Town Centre loop from Penistone

6. Royd Moor Viewpoint – Whitley Road Climb loop from Penistone

7. Newmillerdam Lake – Grimpit Hill loop from Dodworth

8. Winscar Reservoir – Winscar Reservoir loop from Darton

9. Damflask Reservoir – View of Ladybower Reservoir loop from Elsecar

10. The Bank View Cafe – Langsett Reservoir loop from Dodworth

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