The challenge I gave myself was to put together a bikepacking route within the boundary of a Metropolitan Borough Council, namely Barnsley. In other words, a bikepacking trip on your doorstep. The Barnsley Boundary Walk already exists. Using this as a starting point I tried to put together an equivalent boundary cycle trail using sections of the Trans Pennine Trail, bridleways, byways and mostly quiet roads. The route starts and finishes at the railway station. Barnsley has the advantage of stretching out to the edge of the Peak District so that a good overnight camp was easy to find.
I did the route after a particularly wet winter. The trails would be much more user friendly in drier conditions.
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Just watched and found your video very enjoyable. Especially seeing the places I know so well. My mate and former colleague owns the Cafe at Langsett. Interesting place to camp too, I trust you were undisturbed
An excellent adventure Andy, thanks for taking us along with you. Love the relaxed pace (I'm an ambling cycling perambulator – ha ha) and the camera work too. An enjoyable watch before I get my nose to the daily grindstone. All the best from NW UK.
What a great way to discover your local area.
Looked to be a great trip too 🚲⛺👍
What bike are you using?