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Fairies Hill Moorings – Temple Newsam House loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

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Fairies Hill Moorings – Temple Newsam House loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

Moderate

4.9

(19)

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Fairies Hill Moorings – Temple Newsam House loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

03:23

49.3km

220m

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

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.55 km for 14 m

After 45.8 km for 14 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.54 km

Leeds and Liverpool Canal on the Trans Pennine Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Central spur of the Trans Pennine Trail runs right into Leeds city centre. It's a great way to avoid heavily populated areas on the approach into Leeds. The canal paths are a highlight, just be sure to share the trail and say hi to other users!

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8.80 km

Fairies Hill Moorings

Highlight • Rest Area

use your bell near the bridge as the corner can be deceptive

Tip by

9.81 km

River Calder

Lake

14.0 km

River Aire at St Aidan's RSPB Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Great view of a old mine head

Tip by

15.4 km

View of Bowers Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 an opencast coal mine. Some of the huge old machinery has been left on site by the entrance as a reminder of the past.
The lakes are a great place to spot birds and there are walking trails and bridleways cutting across the reserve. It's very easy to get to by bike as as both the NCN67 and 697 run right next to it. It's lovely just to ride through or spend a day there.
There's a small cafe and toilets on site too.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/st-aidans

Tip by

20.2 km

Woodlesford Lock

Highlight • Structure

Boats and ducks a plenty to be seen.

Tip by

25.3 km

Temple Newsam House

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views of the house and grounds with a good cafe and toilets nearby.

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34.2 km

Shan House Bridge Over the River Aire

Highlight • River

The River Aire is 71 miles (114 km) long and rises at Aire Head near Malham, and it joins the River Ouse at Airmyn. This is the footbridge that crosses from Mickletown Methley to the Causeway leading to St. Aidans Nature Reserve. It has good views down over the sedate moving River Aire, which is travelling through some beautiful woodland at this point.

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45.5 km

View of Stanley Ferry Marina

Highlight • Cafe

Great Coffee Bar!

Tip by

49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

12.4 km

6.58 km

6.16 km

3.72 km

1.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

13.3 km

7.85 km

7.55 km

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Fairies Hill Moorings – Temple Newsam House loop from Wakefield Kirkgate

Leeds and Liverpool Canal on the Trans Pennine Trail

Fairies Hill Moorings

River Aire at St Aidan's RSPB Reserve

View of Bowers Lake

Woodlesford Lock

Temple Newsam House

Shan House Bridge Over the River Aire

View of Stanley Ferry Marina

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