Stanley Ferry Canal Exploration

Sunday 3rd August at 2.00pm This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
75 Mins 8 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
Stanley Ferry Fayre Square Pub Car Park Ferry Lane WF3 4LT
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 0 mins  (1 hours 15 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres) 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.
This 8 mile route is a delight that needs to be seen to be believed.  Mostly traffic free this ride is perfect for families, new and lapsed cyclists who want to up the miles but still stay on the flat ground.  This ride is an exploration of the rural paths which flank the Aire and Calder navigation canal. Plenty of things to see along the way with a lovely spot for a break at an old lock site before we make our way back to the start.
This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 67. To find out more about the NCN and other great places to cycle near you everyday, go to the Sustrans website (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/national-cycle-network).

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.



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Car Parking
Yes, at Please park on surrounding residential streets and walk to the start point rather than in the pub car park.
Nearest Train Station
Normanton Train Station, 2.5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Stanley Ferry Fayre Square Pub - participants to ask rather than just use toilets  

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Rider Comments on the Route

  1. gordon beer Sunday 4th August
    This ride follows mainly canal towpaths with a few bridge crossings and is achievable to bikers of all fitness levels. A great ride for the family.

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