Elsecar Heritage Centre to RSPB Old Moor along the Elsecar Canal

Sunday 28th September 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
Elsecar Heritage Centre Wath Road, Elsecar S74 8HJ
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), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Come and join us for a lovely leisurely ride alongside the Elsecar canal between two of Barnsley's finest tourist venues.
There will be a very short section of road work from the car park until we get to the Trans Pennine Trail, but once we have joined it we are traffic free all the way to RSPB Old Moor.  There are a couple of road crossings on the route but there is no need to worry about these as our Ride Leaders will help you get over them.
We will have plenty of time for a break, a chat and some bird spotting at RSPB Old Moor before we start on return journey back to the Elsecar Heritage Centre, where if we are lucky we might catch a glimpse of a Heritage Steam or Diesel locomotive.
Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.
For more information on Dearne Valley - Old Moor RSPB Reserve please click on the link below.
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/d/dearne-oldmoor/

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, 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. 

Elsecar Heritage Centre to RSPB Old Moor along the Elsecar Canal
Car Parking
Yes, at Elsecar Herritage Centre car park off Wentworth Road, free of charge.
Nearest Train Station
Elsecar Train Station, 0.5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Elsecar Herritage Centre.  

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