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Askern

Ferrybridge Old Bridge – Birkin Tea Room loop from Askern

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
Doncaster
Askern

Ferrybridge Old Bridge – Birkin Tea Room loop from Askern

Easy

8

riders

Ferrybridge Old Bridge – Birkin Tea Room loop from Askern

01:55

46.7km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 23.3 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.29 km

The Courtyard Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Closed permanently. No longer running.

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2

16.1 km

Ferrybridge Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Old Bridge is hidden away under a tangle of newer concrete flyovers, where the Great North Road crosses the River Aire. It’s traffic-free and provides a quieter route for cyclist and walkers to cross.

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3

16.7 km

View of Ferrybridge Power Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy it while it lasts, not long til those last 3 cooling towers are coming down!

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20.7 km

Leatherbelly Wood

Forest

5

22.4 km

Birkin Church

Highlight • Other

Has a well kept Portaloo open to the public, and a tap!

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6

23.3 km

Birkin Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Popular with cyclists - fast service, very reasonable prices, and always a smile and a warm welcome.

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7

36.7 km

The Tea Barn

Highlight • Cafe

Cracking Coffe stop and really friendly staff. Well worth a visit for the cakes.

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39.3 km

Grove Wood

Forest

B

46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

7.98 km

782 m

755 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

9.83 km

181 m

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Thursday 27 August

22°C

15°C

96 %

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