Penistone - Wharncliffe Woods - Kings Woods - Elsecar

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A £1.00 attendance fee is payable at the start - this is to go towards the Groups administration fees so please come prepared thanks

Penistone - Wharncliffe Woods - Kings Woods - Elsecar

Date: Saturday 7th March 2026

Place: Car Park Church Street, Penistone, S36 6AR

Meet up time: 09-30am for a 09-45am start

Type of Ride: Off Road

Ride Grading: Red

Ride Leader – John

Ride Description: This ride is almost totally off road using old rail tracks and wooded sections we pass through Grenoside Woods where we can use the purpose built trail section has an alternative to the main track a delightful pleasant ride, after passing through Kings Woods we stop at the Elscar Heritage Centre for a coffee break. Then head back via old rail tracks via Silkstone Woods We will aim for a nice easy steady easy pace.

DISTANCE: 32 miles

ESTIMATED RIDE DURATION: App 5 hours

TECHNICAL / PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY: Nothing to technical on this ride there is some climbing in Wharncliffe Woods so suitable for Intermediates / Enthusiastic Beginners / Moderate to Hard rating so good level of fitness required

SUITABLE FOR: Mountain only

RECOMMENDSATIONS: Spare tubes, tools, food, water

SAFETY: No Helmet no ride