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The best cycling routes around Barnsley

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Cycling around Barnsley is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Yorkshire And The Humber. So you can find your perfect Barnsley bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 12, 2025

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1. Bretton Country Park & Kirkburton loop from Penistone

39.6km

02:55

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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242

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2. View of the Peak District – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Wortley

39.7km

02:36

400m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Thurgoland Tunnel – View of the Peak District loop from Hepworth

33.4km

02:06

290m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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185

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4. The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

53.9km

03:29

260m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Derwent Dam and Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Midhopestones

36.1km

03:20

770m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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174

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6. Newmillerdam Woods Trail – Haw Park Woods loop from Darton

70.2km

05:06

650m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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189

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7. Thurgoland Tunnel – View of the Peak District loop from Hood Green

31.7km

02:03

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Elsecar Heritage Centre – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Cudworth

50.3km

03:35

470m

460m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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150

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9. Wortley Hall Grounds Trail – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Elsecar

59.1km

04:08

650m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve – The Ash Inn loop from Barnsley Interchange

25.4km

01:39

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Barnsley

1. Bretton Country Park & Kirkburton loop from Penistone

2. View of the Peak District – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Wortley

3. Thurgoland Tunnel – View of the Peak District loop from Hepworth

4. The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

5. Derwent Dam and Reservoir – Derwent Dam East Tower loop from Midhopestones

6. Newmillerdam Woods Trail – Haw Park Woods loop from Darton

7. Thurgoland Tunnel – View of the Peak District loop from Hood Green

8. Elsecar Heritage Centre – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Cudworth

9. Wortley Hall Grounds Trail – Thurgoland Tunnel loop from Elsecar

10. RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve – The Ash Inn loop from Barnsley Interchange

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