Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Spring Wood Park.
A cycle ride into the local centres of Headingley and Horsforth will take around 25-minutes, where you’ll find an array of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Those working at Leeds Bradford Airport could also enjoy a commute by bike in just 15-minutes, along some pleasant rural roads.
Many of the local roads are classed as advisory cycle routes on the West Yorkshire cycle network. Within around a 15-minute cycle from the site you can be on route 668 of the National Cycle Network (NCN), which runs from Alwoodley into Leeds city centre. The route is around 5 miles long and takes just under 30 minutes to ride from one end to the other
For more information on cycling in Leeds visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
The West Yorkshire Interactive Cycle Map shows Leeds comprehensive network of cycle routes but when used in combination with the City Connect Journey Planner also allows you to plan your journey from A to B. Simply enter your start and finish points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic has for many people become an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.