Sheffield & Rotherham TPT loop

Please not that there is a £1 charge per rider, which covers our fees to Meetup.

This is a revised (improved) version of a route we haven't done for several years, incorporating some new woodland and other scenic sections.

This ride follows a loop of the TPT (Trans Pennine Trail) network in the Sheffield and Rotherham area, plus other trails. It is a very varied route, including lake and reservoir side, woodland, open land, canal, river, tarmac cycleway and road, with some surprise points of interest along the way.

Food: We will stop for lunch close to the imposing Rotherham Minster, where there are cafes, pubs and a Greggs, or you can bring your own snap if you prefer. As always it's wise to bring emergency snacks and drinks to keep your energy levels up.

There is also a cafe and visitor centre at Rother Valley if you fancy a cuppa (and maybe a slice of cake) towards the end of the ride.

For a map of the route see photo below.

Time: 10:00 for 10:15 departure,.

Venue: Shire Brook Valley nature reserve, Stone Lane, Sheffield, S13 7BR. The car park is free, with additional verge parking on Stone Lane.

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Technical difficulty: GREEN/BLUE (Easy to Moderate), mostly good surfaces with nothing particularly technical).

Physical difficulty: BLUE/RED (Moderate to Difficult). Quite up-and-down in places with a total (aggregate) ascent of about 2,000ft, so a reasonable level of fitness required.

Distance: 28 miles.

Duration: 5 hours estimated (including stops).

Suitable For: Mountain bikes, Hybrids & Gravel bikes with treaded tyres.

Recommendations: Spare Tube, Tools, Pump, Snacks, Water.

Safety: No Helmet = No Ride!