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Stanley Ferry Marina – Fairies Hill Moorings loop from Wakefield

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Stanley Ferry Marina – Fairies Hill Moorings loop from Wakefield

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Stanley Ferry Marina – Fairies Hill Moorings loop from Wakefield

02:45

41.7km

270m

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: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.3 km for 250 m

After 22.5 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.38 km

Barnsley Canal

Lake

6.28 km

Kirkthorpe Lane to Southern Washlands Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Great fun going down, watch out for chunky rocks that litter the path.

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7.15 km

Metal Footbridge Over Aire and Calder Navigation

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the river with a helpful ramp to help you push your bike up

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7.86 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal on the Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Central spur of the Trans Pennine Trail runs right into Leeds city centre. It's a great way to avoid heavily populated areas on the approach into Leeds. The canal …

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9.01 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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9.87 km

View of Stanley Ferry Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Great Coffee Bar!

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14.8 km

Fairies Hill Moorings

Highlight • Rest Area

use your bell near the bridge as the corner can be deceptive

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15.2 km

Whitwood Wharf

Highlight • Trail

watch out fast little corner so please come round at speed. Also look out for the heron that lives there

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15.7 km

River Calder

Lake

16.5 km

Bridge over the River Calder

Highlight • River

tarmac path now. really smooth ride

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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

12.3 km

6.08 km

4.43 km

3.04 km

1.27 km

571 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

11.1 km

5.95 km

2.34 km

1.50 km

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

13°C

7°C

60 %

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Stanley Ferry Marina – Fairies Hill Moorings loop from Wakefield

Kirkthorpe Lane to Southern Washlands Trail

Metal Footbridge Over Aire and Calder Navigation

Leeds and Liverpool Canal on the Trans Pennine Trail

Stanley Ferry Marina

View of Stanley Ferry Marina

Fairies Hill Moorings

Whitwood Wharf

Bridge over the River Calder

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