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Yorkshire And The Humber

Monk Bretton Priory Ruins – Ardsley Tunnel loop from Royston

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Monk Bretton Priory Ruins – Ardsley Tunnel loop from Royston

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Monk Bretton Priory Ruins – Ardsley Tunnel loop from Royston

01:52

28.9km

210m

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: February 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.39 km for 204 m

After 8.13 km for 80 m

After 24.9 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.57 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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2

8.17 km

Monk Bretton Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Only open till 3pm on school holidays

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3

9.87 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 …

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4

15.1 km

Puncture

Highlight • Other

5

19.0 km

The Ash Inn

Highlight • Pub

first trip with son

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19.6 km

Stairfoot Brickworks

Nature Reserve

7

22.0 km

Ardsley Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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

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B

28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

5.63 km

2.51 km

2.16 km

1.25 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

16.0 km

10.3 km

1.85 km

709 m

< 100 m

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Friday 15 May

13°C

4°C

20 %

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