Elsecar Heritage Centre – River Dearne Footbridge loop from Doncaster

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Elsecar Heritage Centre – River Dearne Footbridge loop from Doncaster

Moderate

5.0

(6)

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Elsecar Heritage Centre – River Dearne Footbridge loop from Doncaster

04:15

66.3km

370m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.5 km for 150 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.13 km

Royal Inn

Highlight • Pub

Last time I was down this way the Boat Inn was closed and under renovation (possibly from flood damage?) As of my last visit to the area (25.09.21) the Pub is now open again.

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31.0 km

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 …

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36.5 km

RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cafe

We didn't go through the reserve today but took a detour as it was so close

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41.1 km

Artistic Bench on the Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight • Trail

Bench or art object? Or both?

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52.2 km

Trans Pennine Trail – River Dearne Section

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice bit of trail between trees with glimpses of nice views

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53.9 km

River Dearne Footbridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a super cool footbridge that bridges the River Dearne where the Trans Pennine Way goes past Conisbrough. It is a cracking path and well maintained. There are lovely …

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56.3 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 …

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