Steve D's, Beauty of Stainborough route

This is a very nice route using lots of OFF Road trails tracks & woodland paths. We'll be riding on lots of different and varied surfaces and seeing lots of scenic countryside.
It’s not a race but our pace usually averages around 9mph for the whole route.
We do like a coffee stop or two, usually with a bacon butty, cake or scone, and we do like to chat so we have to watch the time spent in the cafes

a ride with Stephen Dennis on one of his 'Beauty Of' routes, this one takes us from Elsecar Heritage Centre, over to Wortley Hall, then Crane Moor on bridleways, then Bagger Wood, then thru Silkstone on the WaggonWay Trail, more bridleway to Cawthorne, Hugset Wood, to Dodworth then Pogmoor, to get us to the river Dearne Valley Park and the TPT down to Stairfoot, Wombwell, and back to Elsecar.

field paths, bridleways, tarmac lanes, woodland trails, lots of varied surfaces

Planned stop is at Hilarys Cafe in The Village Store at Cawthorne, @20miles from Elsecar.

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

'First Time with us', you are very welcome