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Yorkshire And The Humber

The Lines – View of Bowers Lake loop from Garforth

Bike touring routes & trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

The Lines – View of Bowers Lake loop from Garforth

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26

riders

The Lines – View of Bowers Lake loop from Garforth

01:30

18.9km

110m

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: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.02 km

The Lines

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The Lines Way, developed along a disused railway line, stretches for four miles, providing access to several wildlife sites. Hedgerows, scrub, woodland, ponds and wet woodland border the track and …

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2

9.85 km

Fishing Jetty on the Lake

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3

10.6 km

Restrooms

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It’s right by the car park and cycle parking at the top of the site. Nice and clean but one in, one out with current covid regulations 👍

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10.7 km

View of Bowers Lake

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St Aidan's is an RSPB nature reserve located between Leeds and Castleford. Visiting now and seeing how well-established it is, it's hard to belive that the 400-hectare site was formerly …

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5

10.8 km

Bench With View of the Lake

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Something that doesn't belong. Near the sign by the pedestrian gate...

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6

11.3 km

Old Railway Path

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Long down hill track

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.82 km

3.32 km

2.33 km

2.28 km

2.19 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

6.08 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

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