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Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Mirfield

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Kirklees

Mirfield

Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Mirfield

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3.0

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Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Mirfield

02:08

35.4km

230m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.34 km

Calder Valley Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a traffic-free, flat and paved section between Mirfield and Ravensthorpe. It’s ideal for less experienced cyclists or young children.

Tip by

3.67 km

Path Alongside the River Calder

Highlight • River

The path alongside the River Calder offers plenty to explore, with scenic stretches perfect for a bike ride. Along the way, you can branch off onto canals to discover locks and houseboats.

Tip by

3.98 km

River Calder

Lake

4.87 km

Spen Valley Greenway Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is the Bridge at the end of the Greenway if you ride across it takes you onto the canal tow path. Carry on and it will take you to Horbury, Wakefield and beyond.

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11.4 km

Lower Spen Wildlife Area LNR

Nature Reserve

14.6 km

Mirfield Scarecrow

Highlight • Structure

15.4 km

Mirfield Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It was a very muddy ride
Some short hill until you get on the canal.

Tip by

20.8 km

Dewsbury Country Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Opened in 2012 on an old landfill site, Dewsbury Country Park is a wonderful example of how nature can reclaim an area when allowed. Lots of trees have been planted …

Tip by

25.5 km

Sheep Sculptures on Spen Valley Greenway

Highlight • Monument

I so enjoy riding the Greenway and seeing these sheep along with many more amazing sculptures. Well worth a visit

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25.5 km

Metal Sheep Steep Descent

Highlight • Trail

Did some maintenance on it last night, moved branches, removed leaves and other loose material should be good to ride next time I go past :)

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

9.28 km

6.78 km

4.43 km

713 m

264 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

3.72 km

820 m

702 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Calder Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway Bridge loop from Mirfield

Calder Valley Greenway

Path Alongside the River Calder

Spen Valley Greenway Bridge

Mirfield Scarecrow

Mirfield Pedestrian Bridge

Dewsbury Country Park

Sheep Sculptures on Spen Valley Greenway

Metal Sheep Steep Descent

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