Cycling along the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation

Looking back through the railway and road bridges to Sheffield Basin. © www.penninewaterways.co.uk

The following schedule shows which lengths of towing path are open to cyclists. Please cycle with great care and courtesy to others, observing the Waterways Code for Cyclists. You must display a valid British Waterways cycling permit on your cycle at all times. You can download one for free.

  • Sheffield Basin to Rotherham Lock (13 km): Take extra care - popular with other users. Do not speed.
  • Mexborough to Sprotborough (7 km)
  • Kirk Sandall, Doncaster to Bramwith (3.5 km): Take extra care - popular with anglers. Narrow in places.

Cycling routes

Towpath Stoppages

18 - 19 Feb 2012

Stoppage: Keadby Wind Farm New Bridge Construction

Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

Towpath has been closed

Construction of new bridge for Keadby Wind Farm

(Enquiries: 01923 201120)

 
25 Feb 2012 - 09 Mar 2012

Stoppage: Keadby Wind Farm New Bridge Construction

Associated Regional Office: North East Waterways

Towpath has been closed

Construction of new bridge for Keadby wind farm

(Enquiries: 01923 201120)