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Barnsley Canal Railway Track – Notton Post Office loop from Royston

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Barnsley Canal Railway Track – Notton Post Office loop from Royston

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Barnsley Canal Railway Track – Notton Post Office loop from Royston

01:16

16.9km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.42 km for 214 m

After 12.9 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.67 km

Applehaigh Wood

Forest

2

9.08 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.

Tip by

3

11.5 km

Barnsley Canal Railway Track

Highlight • Cycleway

End of the Barnsley Canal in the Dearn Valley

Tip by

4

12.7 km

Bench and Trans Pennine Trail Marker

Highlight • Rest Area

5

12.8 km

Trans Pennine Trail – Old Royston to Barnsley Canal

Highlight • River

I just lurve riding along the Barnsley canal and today was no exception

Tip by

6

15.2 km

Notton Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Grab a bit to eat and cold drink from fridge or a coffee and cake (£1.99)

Tip by

B

16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

3.97 km

3.73 km

3.32 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

5.69 km

5.05 km

3.70 km

2.17 km

243 m

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Monday 12 October

18°C

9°C

38 %

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