Source of the river DON, from Meadowhall (48miels+3,000ft)

A very scenic route out towards Woodhead via Ecclesfield, Wortley, Oxspring, Penistone, on the Trans Pennine Trail to the Winscar Reservoir and the source of the river Don.
From here we use small lanes to ride along a crest to the Royd Moor View Point before heading over to Ingbirchworth and the Yummie Yorkshire farm cafe.
After the cafe stop we head across to Upper Denby & Gunthwaite before turning back towards Penistone and the TPT to Wagyu at CoteGreen. From here we head up towards Wharncliffe Woods and Greno Woods then make our way across to Whitley, Ecclesfield and tpt back to Meadowhall.
There is approximately 3,000ft of climb along this 48 miles ride.

Winscar reservoir, source of the DON, fabulous views, nice cafe's

a bit of everything - cycle trails, gravel trails, dirt trails, tarmac lanes, and a bit of road.

3 planned stops - 1. The Loft cafe in Penistone @14m, 2. Yummie Yorkshire farm cafe in Ingbirchworth @29m, 3. Greggs or Starbucks at Ecclesfield @45m.

Always wear a helmet and suitable riding gear for the conditions. Carry some water and snack, bring cash & card for the cafe's. We are a social group and we ride together. All riders are individually responsible for their own bike maintenance and own safety. If a rider gets a flat we will pause and help if needed, but you the rider, should ALWAYS carry tools & spares to repair a flat ! (tube, puncture kit, pump etc) Your bike should have a bell to warn other trail users of our approach, and when its wet weather Mudguards should be fitted to prevent spraying other riders.

We love to meet new riders and you’re very welcome to join us, we HOPE YOU DO, but here’s a few things to consider first - Our routes are designed for pedal power Mountain Bikes, we don’t consider eBikes and their weight when planning our routes. We aren’t ‘thrill seekers’ but we do enjoy Off Road cross country trails. On the trails we will encounter some loose gravel, dirt/mud, stones, tree roots, and there could be overgrown vegetation too, so you'll need to be able to cope with these things. At various points on our routes we will need to negotiate a swing gate or two and some 'A' Frames, so you'll need to be able to pull your bike onto its back wheel to steer it through these obstacles. Occasionally we maybe even have to lift it over a stile. Our rides are definitely not a race, but we do usually average around 9-10mph on these cross country rides, so you need to be a competent and fairly fit rider. If these things sound OK to you and you fancy some off road cross country riding you are very welcome to join us. We look forward to meeting you