Situated on an island location between the River Aire and the Aire & Calder Navigation, Thwaite Mills is one of the last remaining examples in Britain of a water-powered mill. Here, you can step back in time inside Thwaite House, a fine Georgian Grade II-listed building. Learn how workers from the cottages at ‘Dandy Row’ lived self-sufficiently on the island or visit the engineer’s workshop to see the equipment that repaired the wheels and machinery on site.

Dave Francis

February 2, 2020

Mountain biking

Great buildings with a history of a time gone by.

Dave Francis

February 2, 2020

Mountain biking

Great visitor center, original buildings and history of a forgotten era.

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1. RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve – Lemonroyd Lock loop from East Garforth

43.8km

03:01

140m

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2. Lemonroyd Lock – Thwaite Mills Watermill loop from Glasshoughton

40.6km

02:26

160m

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3. Apperley Bridge Marina – Canal Towpath loop from Woodlesford

64.3km

03:34

240m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Thwaite Mills Watermill

1. RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve – Lemonroyd Lock loop from East Garforth

2. Lemonroyd Lock – Thwaite Mills Watermill loop from Glasshoughton

3. Apperley Bridge Marina – Canal Towpath loop from Woodlesford

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