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Normanton

Windy Mile, Altofts – Stanley Ferry Marina loop from Normanton

Easy

8

riders

Windy Mile, Altofts – Stanley Ferry Marina loop from Normanton

00:32

8.50km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.43 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.08 km

Windy Mile, Altofts

Highlight • River

Having 5 minutes before cycling down here. Actually the wind was pretty tame

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3.24 km

cdegroup.com
What do you think of this view from the canal towpath?

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3

3.75 km

Great Coffee Bar!

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4

4.12 km

A boaters paradise on the outskirts of wakefield.

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5

4.24 km

This area was once fields but shallow flooding occurred after the Second World War due to the clogging up of surface water drains and mining subsidence.

The Marsh was once …

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6

4.28 km

Stanley Ferry Marina

Highlight • River

Free parking for visitors to the centre and there is a pub and wacky warehouse

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7

4.42 km

Stanley Ferry Swing Bridge

Highlight • Monument

8

4.43 km

The Anglers Country Park is waiting for a new café to be built. This will open around June/July 2019. We ended up having a bag of chips at New Crofton
Ring to if open: 01924 260 280

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8.50 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

1.76 km

291 m

113 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

1.76 km

404 m

292 m

140 m

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Friday 23 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

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