Days Out

Weekend rides

Find somewhere to cycle this weekend. Here’s our route-planner’s top picks around Barnsley:

Dearne Valley - Bolton Ings · 7mi one-way
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Conisbrough Castle · 15mi one-way
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Brodsworth Hall and Gardens · 28mi round-trip
View route ★★★

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National Cycle Network

Cycle routes in Barnsley

The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes pass through Barnsley:

62 View route

To Southport, Maghull, Liverpool, Widnes, Warrington, Lymm, Manchester, Penistone, Swinton, Doncaster and Selby.

67 View route

To Chesterfield, Sheffield, Hoyland, Swinton, Royston, Wakefield, Rothwell and Leeds.

Knowledge

Share your tips for cycling in Barnsley

What are the roads like? Which are the most cycle-friendly cafés? Where’s your favourite place for a Saturday afternoon spin? Share your knowledge with other local cyclists.

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Make like Lance Armstrong with our new 'go direct' option

Tuesday 18 September

No, we’re not suggesting the use of performance-enhancing substances (apart from cake), but when you absolutely have to take that shortcut… When you’re planning a route with cycle.travel, sometimes…

River Rhone becomes latest Euro route

Tuesday 22 March · 2

The Rhone Cycle Route, a 1,100km tour beside the river through Switzerland and France, has been anointed as the newest member of the EuroVelo route network. The designation as EuroVelo route…