Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Woodside Vale.
A cycle ride into Horsforth will take you less than 10 minutes. Here, you will find a range of amenities such as pubs, cafes, restaurants, a pharmacy, doctor’s surgery and supermarket. You will also find Horsforth School and a number of primary schools and nurseries.
It takes just 10 minutes to cycle to Horsforth Train Station. Here you will find a ticket office, toilets and 4 cycle lockers and 10 cycle stands.
Leeds city centre can be reached in around 25 minutes, where you’ll find an array of shops, bars and restaurants. When you consider traffic and the time it can take to park, that is probably quicker than a journey by car!
Many local roads can be used for cycling, with the West Yorkshire cycle map (see below) providing an easy way to identify the most suitable routes. If you fancy a longer bike ride National Cycle Routes 66 and 67 can be reached within 20 minutes. Both routes have on and off-road sections, but they mainly follow the Leeds / Liverpool Canal. The routes provide links to Bradford in the north west and Wakefield in the south.
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 the regions 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 has always 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 start 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.