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Pontefract Racecourse – Pontefract Racecourse Path loop from Castleford

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Pontefract Racecourse – Pontefract Racecourse Path loop from Castleford

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Pontefract Racecourse – Pontefract Racecourse Path loop from Castleford

01:01

12.7km

120m

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: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.11 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.91 km

follow the cycle way down the back of the race course and go under the M62! over a railway line and round the back of Glass Houghton station. This avoids some of busiest traffic in the area. Then find the sustrans routes out to the country side.

Tip by

11.9 km

Mickle Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

County of Yorkshire Summit

Tip by

12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.12 km

3.54 km

3.12 km

529 m

288 m

116 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

3.96 km

3.72 km

968 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

23°C

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