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Ardsley Tunnel – Monk Bretton Priory Ruins loop from Royston

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Ardsley Tunnel – Monk Bretton Priory Ruins loop from Royston

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(2)

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Ardsley Tunnel – Monk Bretton Priory Ruins loop from Royston

02:56

44.2km

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 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.7 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.09 km

Bench and Trans Pennine Trail Marker

Highlight • Rest Area

2

3.61 km

Barnsley Canal Path: Royston to Carlton

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This short section of canal-side path is part of the Transpennine trail. It has been resurfaced and is fine for road bikes. It can be quite busy at times with walkers and people fishing.

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3

11.0 km

Ardsley Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Ardsley Tunnel is a historical landmark dating back to the Vistorian era.

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4

12.7 km

Stairfoot Station Heritage Park

Highlight • Trail

Stairfoot Station Heritage Park group has been formed to commemorate and celebrate the rich Industrial Heritage and Culture of the Stairfoot basin. This area in the last century was an …

Tip by

5

27.9 km

The Ash Inn

Highlight • Pub

first trip with son

Tip by

28.4 km

Stairfoot Brickworks

Nature Reserve

7

31.7 km

Monk Bretton Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Only open till 3pm on school holidays

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35.7 km

The Fleets

Lake

B

44.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

9.68 km

9.37 km

5.78 km

2.66 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

17.3 km

13.4 km

7.43 km

5.06 km

1.01 km

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Saturday 25 July

19°C

14°C

42 %

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