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Elsecar Heritage Centre – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

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Elsecar Heritage Centre – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

Moderate

4.8

(34)

179

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Elsecar Heritage Centre – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

03:29

54.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 151 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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871 m

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Highlight • Monument

Elsecar Heritage Centre is a living history centre on the site of the Elsecar Ironworks that houses an exhibition centre, galleries, shops and cafes. It's the site of the only Newcomen Beam Engine in the world still in its original location. It's a really interesting place where you can find out about the local coal and iron industries during the Industrial Revolution. Elsecar heritage railway is also situated behind the centre.
elsecar-heritage.com/your-visit-

Tip by

1.06 km

Elsecar Greenway Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice section of single track that runs alongside Elsecar branch canal. Can get busy at weekends.

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7.25 km

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The RSPB Old Moor nature reserve is 220 acres of wetland nature reserve which is home to some of the finest and rarest birds in Britain. Here, you can expect to find bitterns, lapwings, redshanks, avocets and golden plovers, as well as tress sparrows and willow tits. Located in the Dearne Valley, the area was once known for its coal mining and industry. Since the closure of the mines in 1993, the area has been transformed into a nature paradise. The visitor center and cafe are open daily 9.30am - 5pm whilst the reserve is open until 8pm. Entrance for adults costs £5. You can find more information here: rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/dearne-valley-old-moor

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18.9 km

Conisbrough Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

You can use the viaduct to cross over the river, this gives you great views of the valley and Consiborough castle. Or there is a gravel trail which goes underneath the viaduct and the follows the river away from Conisborough, choose this route if you want to see the viaduct in its full magnitude

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20.8 km

View of the River Don Wetlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Don Gorge is a must if traveling from doncaster to conisborough, but i plead to you... please stick to the cycle way. I took the walking path and it was not for the faint hearted!

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21.6 km

The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough

Highlight • Pub

The Boat Inn has been serving customers as far back as 1652, when famous guests such as Sir Walter Scott are said to have walked through its doors. Today, the pub serves delicious pub meals and refreshing drinks close to the waters of the canal. Open daily from 11:30am - 11pm, the dog-friendly pub is a relaxing place to enjoy a break. You can find more information here: vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/yorkshire/theboatinnsprotbrough

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30.9 km

River Don Riverside Path, Sprotbrough

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Trans Pennine Trail is a super good multi-use trail that links the North and Irish Seas via Hornsea to Southport. At 215 miles (346 km), it is a brilliant long trail that traverses the Pennines, travels alongside rivers and canals, as well as going through some of the most charming towns in England.

Sprotbrough is one such place, being one of the nicest riverside towns out there with so many attractions such as Sprotbrough Weir, Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve, and of course nearby iconic Conisbrough Viaduct.

Tip by

39.2 km

Trans Pennine Trail Scenic Stretch

Highlight • Cycleway

54.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

16.2 km

8.61 km

5.29 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

10.1 km

8.47 km

5.57 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

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Comments

July 9, 2022,manvers to bantley and back

My first trip via pennine trial. What's a great cycling route. Will go to Hornsea shortly 👌💪🚀

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Elsecar Heritage Centre – Conisbrough Viaduct loop from Elsecar

Elsecar Heritage Centre

Elsecar Greenway Singletrack

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve

Conisbrough Viaduct

View of the River Don Wetlands

The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough

River Don Riverside Path, Sprotbrough

Trans Pennine Trail Scenic Stretch

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