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Yorkshire And The Humber

Wakefield

The best road cycling routes around Wakefield

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Wakefield 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 22, 2025

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1. Pontefract loop of the River Aire

62.9km

02:46

230m

Moderate 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

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

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3. Iron Horse Equestrian Café – Askern Lake loop from Pontefract Baghill

84.4km

03:31

260m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4. The Tea Barn – Birkin Tea Room loop from Knottingley

48.9km

02:12

120m

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

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5. Askern Lake – Iron Horse Equestrian Café loop from Featherstone

77.8km

03:21

330m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Wakefield

1. Pontefract loop of the River Aire

2. Wakefield loop to Holmfirth & The Peak District National Park

3. Iron Horse Equestrian Café – Askern Lake loop from Pontefract Baghill

4. The Tea Barn – Birkin Tea Room loop from Knottingley

5. Askern Lake – Iron Horse Equestrian Café loop from Featherstone

6. Birkin Tea Room – Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop from Normanton

7. Ferrybridge Old Bridge – Birkin Tea Room loop from Knottingley

8. Low Lane Swing Bridge – Birkin Tea Room loop from Pontefract Baghill

9. Birkin Tea Room – Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

10. Fairburn Ings Nature Reserve – Fairburn Gaol loop from Outwood

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