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Dewsbury Country Park – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Cleckheaton

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Dewsbury Country Park – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Cleckheaton

Easy

5.0

(4)

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Dewsbury Country Park – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Cleckheaton

00:52

14.7km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.28 km

Metal Sheep Steep Descent

Highlight • Trail

Did some maintenance on it last night, moved branches, removed leaves and other loose material should be good to ride next time I go past :)

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1.28 km

Sheep Sculptures on Spen Valley Greenway

Highlight • Monument

I so enjoy riding the Greenway and seeing these sheep along with many more amazing sculptures. Well worth a visit

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1.67 km

Spen Valley Greenway Metal Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

There are lots of interesting artworks made from scrap industrial metal along the Spen Valley Greenway. You can rest your legs on a hand-crafted metal bench and throw away your picnic waste in a unique rubbish bin.

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1.84 km

Sunflower Pot Cafe

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This is a lovely place to ride and plenty to see on the way down. You can ride to Dewsbury or Mirfield and it is all tarmac and an easy …

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2.43 km

Milestone Signpost on the Spen Valley Greenway

Highlight • Monument

Lots to see on this ride

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2.69 km

Rotate Sculpture on Spen Valley Greenway

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There are many things to see down the Spen Valley Greenway.
Shake the first ring then the rest one by one and by the time you have got back to …

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6.03 km

Dewsbury Country Park

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Opened in 2012 on an old landfill site, Dewsbury Country Park is a wonderful example of how nature can reclaim an area when allowed. Lots of trees have been planted …

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7.72 km

Spen Valley Greenway Bridge

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This is the Bridge at the end of the Greenway if you ride across it takes you onto the canal tow path. Carry on and it will take you to Horbury, Wakefield and beyond.

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

504 m

452 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

26°C

14°C

0 %

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Dewsbury Country Park – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Cleckheaton

Metal Sheep Steep Descent

Sheep Sculptures on Spen Valley Greenway

Spen Valley Greenway Metal Sculptures

Sunflower Pot Cafe

Milestone Signpost on the Spen Valley Greenway

Rotate Sculpture on Spen Valley Greenway

Dewsbury Country Park

Spen Valley Greenway Bridge

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