Cycling in Yorkshire

Cycle Routes | Mountain Biking | Cyclists Welcome Accommodation

Yorkshire is perfect for cycling – whether you want an exciting adventure or pedal-powered potter.  Do you fancy a cycle round a quiet country lane or along a fascinating city centre cycle path?  Or how about a mud-splattered two-wheeled expedition along a thrilling mountain biking track? 

Yorkshire offers a huge range of landscapes – including three National Parks, two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and many other miles of delightful countryside.  In Yorkshire you can ride along canal towpaths, seaside promenades, moorland trails, disused railways or simply take a ride around town.  The choice is yours..

Cycling Routes

For long distance adventures that can last as long as you do, choose from a variety of cycle routes. Cycle along the White Rose Cycle Route part of the National Cycle Network or explore sections of the Trans Pennine Trail. Take in the beauty along the Heritage Coastline or enjoy a relaxed cycle through the heart of the City of York.

Trans Pennine Trail
The Trans Pennine Trail is a 350-mile coast-to-coast route from Liverpool to Hull.  The trail is for walkers, cyclists and horse riders with many sections having easy access for people with disabilities and particularly suitable for families.  http://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/

White Rose Cycle Route
Cycle along the River Ouse, the quiet country roads of the Vale of York and on to the foothills of the North York Moors.  http://www.sustrans.org.uk/

Yorkshire Dales Cycleway
Starting and finishing in Skipton, this cycle route can be divided in to six day-stages of 20-25 miles each.  It’s a great way to see the best of the Yorkshire Dales, as it takes you through six of the finest valleys.  http://www.traveldales.org.uk/

West Yorkshire Cycleway
A 150-mile circular route that roughly follows the West Yorkshire county boundary.  Primarily for leisure cycling, the route is mainly on-road and is intended for use by all roadworthy bikes.  http://www.cycletransport-westyorks.co.uk/

Moor-to-Sea Cycle Route
Linking the towns of Scarborough, Pickering and Whitby this route features 80 miles of forest tracks, lanes and the former coastal railway.  Of course it can be tackled in smaller stages and visitors can hire cycles along the route.  http://www.moortoseacycle.net/

Walney to Wear & Whitby (W2W) Cycle Route
You can now cycle ‘coast to coast’ from Walney Island in Cumbria to Whitby via Tan Hill, thanks to the opening of Regional Route 52 between Barnard Castle and the historic North Yorkshire port. This well signed route is 171 miles (275km) long and is fully mapped. Add to the adventure by cycling an extra 20 miles (32km) along the coast-hugging ex-railway track to Scarborough. http://www.cyclingw2w.info/ 

Mountain Biking

With all that wonderful scenery and seascapes, Yorkshire has great opportunities for off-road biking too. 

Pennine Bridleway National Trail
A mixture of packhorse routes and newly created tracks currently open between the Peak District and South Pennines - including the challenging 47 mile Mary Towneley Loop, and in the Yorkshire Dales based around the 10 mile Settle Loop. The trail is shared with horse-riders and walkers.  http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/PennineBridleway/

Here's a Try a Trail route for you to download and do:  Hebden Bridge Bike Ride

Forest Cycling
The Forestry Commission provide some great mountain biking opportunities in Dalby, Boltby and Guisborough Forests.   A range of graded routes are available from easy, moderate, difficult and severe.  http://www.forestry.gov.uk/

Trans Pennine Trail
Unlike most other long-distance cycle routes in the UK, the Trans Pennine Trail is mostly off-road. The Trail is a multi-user route designed with cyclists in mind and provides a great way to explore both urban areas and the countryside - whether that's just an afternoon ride or a journey across northern England.  http://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/

Yorkshire Dales Off-Road Cycling
The area is acknowledged as one of the best adventurous mountain biking areas in the country, with a fantastic variety of bridleways, mining tracks and green lanes to explore.  http://www.traveldales.org.uk/

Cycle Yorkshire
Cycle Yorkshire deliver high standards of mountain bike training. Courses are ran at Otley Chevin Park Forest and various other places around West Yorkshire. Visit http://www.cycleyorkshire.co.uk/ for further information.

Cycle Hire at Off the Rails
Bike Hire in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland, cycle hire, cycle touring, unique bike/rail tours and mountain bike weekends. Visit http://www.offtherails.org.uk/ for further information. 

Cyclists Welcome Accommodation
The Cyclists Welcome logo guarantees that a hotel, B&B, cottage or hostel has special facilities for cyclists including lockable storage areas for cycles.  To search for cycle friendly accommodation click here

 

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