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South Yorkshire Scenic Gravel Tour
A gravel cycling route starting from Bolton upon Dearne
Embark on a scenic gravel tour of South Yorkshire, passing through charming villages and beautiful landscapes.
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This gravel tour takes you on a scenic journey through the countryside of South Yorkshire. Starting and ending near Bolton upon Dearne, the route covers 88 kilometers, offering an extended adventure. Pass through picturesque villages such as Royston, Ossett, Darton, and Great Houghton, soaking in the serene landscapes. With an ascent of 599 meters and a difficulty level of 3, this route is suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists. The epicness score for this route is 3, making it an enjoyable experience for gravel enthusiasts. Highlights along the way include Royston, a village with a rich mining history and a charming atmosphere.
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88 km
599 m
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Start: Wath upon Dearne City centerBolton upon Dearne: Experience the idyllic countryside and conquer challenging climbs in Bolton upon Dearne.
Bolton upon Dearne is a town located in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. From a cyclist's perspective, Bolton upon Dearne offers a range of cycling routes suitable for both road and gravel cyclists. Cyclists can explore the picturesque countryside and charming villages surrounding the town. There are also several well-known climbs in the area, including Elsecar and Billingley Hill. With its scenic routes and challenging terrain, Bolton upon Dearne is a great destination for cyclists looking for a variety of cycling experiences.16 km
16 km
RoystonTownRoyston is an ex-mining village with a proud industrial heritage and a welcoming community.
32 km
32 km
OssettTownExplore Ossett, the birthplace of famous footballer John Charles, known for its Otley Run pub crawl.
80 km
80 km
Little HoughtonVillageLittle Houghton offers scenic beauty and fantastic gravel trails for an exhilarating ride.
88 km
88 km
Finish: Wath upon Dearne City centerBolton upon Dearne: Experience the idyllic countryside and conquer challenging climbs in Bolton upon Dearne.
Cycling routes from Bolton upon Dearne:
Taste of Gravel: Wombwell to Great Houghton Swinton and Old Edlington Ride The Knottingley Gravel Ride The Whiston Loop Royston and Castleford Road Ride Historic Route: Barnburgh to Conisbrough Thorpe Hesley and Hemsworth Adventure South Yorkshire Scenic Gravel Tour Bolton upon Dearne to Old Edlington Loop Scenic Gravel Ride to Notton
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Wath upon Dearne](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/wath-upon-dearne-3.webp)
![Image of Mexborough](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/mexborough-5.webp)
![Image of Barnburgh](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/barnburgh-5.webp)
![Image of Great Houghton](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/great-houghton-5.webp)
![Image of Wombwell](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/wombwell-5.webp)
![Image of Rawmarsh](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/rawmarsh-5.webp)
![Image of Conisbrough](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/conisbrough-4.webp)
![Image of Grimethorpe](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/south-yorkshire/grimethorpe-5.webp)