The best road cycling routes around Wakefield
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Last updated: October 8, 2025
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1. Pontefract loop of the River Aire
62.9km
02:46
230m
230m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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2. Wakefield loop to Holmfirth & The Peak District National Park
93.3km
05:21
1,700m
1,700m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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140
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3. Iron Horse Equestrian Café – Askern Lake loop from Pontefract Baghill
84.4km
03:31
260m
260m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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129
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4. The Tea Barn – Birkin Tea Room loop from Knottingley
49.0km
02:12
120m
120m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
117
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5. Askern Lake – Iron Horse Equestrian Café loop from Featherstone
77.8km
03:21
330m
330m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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6. Birkin Tea Room – Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop from Normanton
55.4km
02:17
220m
220m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
121
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7. Ferrybridge Old Bridge – Birkin Tea Room loop from Knottingley
48.8km
02:06
100m
100m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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8. Low Lane Swing Bridge – Birkin Tea Room loop from Pontefract Baghill
82.1km
03:35
230m
230m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10. Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve – Fairburn Gaol loop from Outwood
50.8km
02:05
260m
260m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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