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Garforth to Leeds City Centre Cycle route info

Distances and times to and from the city centre (Cycle Point): miles To CC From CC to CC minutes minutes

Garforth (The Miners) 8 47 47Thorpe Park 6.2 37 37Whitkirk Roundabout 5.3 31 31Colton Road 4.7 27 27Halton Moor Road 2.6 20 20Pontefract Lane 1.9 15 15

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If travelling from the City Centre towardsGarforth follow:

If travelling from Garforth towardsthe City Centre follow:

Look for arrows on the signs.If there are no arrows go straight ahead.

Some of the route is on roads. Cyclists should only use pavements when there are signs showing it is shared use.

Garforth to Leeds City Centre Cycle route

‘Connecting Garforth, Whitkirk, Colton, Halton and Richmond Hill to the City Centre for commuting,

for school and for leisure.’

This carefully signed cycle route has been developed by Leeds City Council and is supported by the Department for Transport through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund. It uses cycle lanes, quiet roads and tracks to provide an easy and direct route to cycle right to the city centre.

• Useful to commuters heading to the city centre from Garfoth, Whitkirk, Colton, Halton and Richmond Hill. • Links to the Aire Valley Employment Area, Cross Green and Thorpe Park. • Links to Temple Newsam and surrounding bridleway network, plus the Wyke Beck Way. • Provides safe routes to local schools.

Leeds Core Cycle Network

Leeds City Council is developing a network of cycle routes in Leeds that will improve conditions for cyclists and encourage cycling as a way of getting around.

Routes will be signed and use a combination of cycle lanes, tracks, quiet roads and junction improvements to link to Leeds city centre, housing, schools, employment sites, parks and greenspace, and the wider bridleway and cycle route network.

Proposed and Existing Routes

For more details go to www.leeds.gov.uk and click on ‘Transport and Streets’ then ‘Walking and Cycling’

Cycling Tips

Comprehensive rules and guidance for cyclists can be found in the Highway Code, which is available in book shops or canbe viewed online by typing ‘Highway Code’ into your searchengine. Cycle training can be a good idea if you lack confidenceor haven’t ridden for a while. Call Leeds City Council on 0113 2475198 for details.

In general• Always abide by the Highway Code. • Ride to your own ability.• Look all around when making a manoeuvre and signal clearly. • In daytime wear bright clothes. At night use lights and reflective clothing. • Be aware that most tracks away from the road are unlit. • Consider wearing a helmet (conforming to BS EN 1078). • Consider your lane position; a metre from the kerb is advised when cycling straight ahead, but it may be helpful to occupy the middle of the lane when approaching a junction.• Watch out for motorists turning across you at side roads, particularly when filtering past traffic. This is a common cause of accidents in Leeds. Pay particular attention to large vehicles whose drivers may not be able to see you easily. Shared-use pathsTake care when passing pedestrians and remember that they may be inattentive, or anxious around cyclists. Some may be unable to react quickly or see or hear your approach. Let pedestrians know you are there and allow plenty of room. Be ready to slow down and stop if necessary. Be considerate.

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Destinations along the way

Temple Newsam EstateOne of the great historic estates in England with over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland. Europe’s largest working Rare Breeds Farm, with over 400 animals, is set within the original estate Home Farm.

Temple Newsam hosts many events each year from music festivals to funfairs and there are regular family activities, demonstrations, guided walks or tours taking place throughout the year. Temple Newsam also has a purpose built mountain bike route. Contact 0113 264 5535 or temple.newsam@leeds.gov.uk

Thorpe Park, Cross Green and Aire ValleyUse the route to access these key employment sites.

Cycle PointProvides secure cycle storage, cycle hire, sales and maintenance right on the doorstep of Leeds City Rail Station. For information see www.cyclepoint.org

1 East Middleton Spur2 Leeds Station to UniversitiesM Middleton to City Centre4 Adel SpurW West Park to City Centre6 North Morley Spur7 Scholes to City Centre8 Rothwell to City Centre9 Chapel Allerton to City Centre

Ar Armley to City Centre11 Farnley to City CentreG Garforth to City Centre13 South Morley to City Centre14 A64 York Road Corridor ImprovementsA Alwoodley to City CentreRP-TN Wyke Beck Valley17 Penda’s Way

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Bridleway - not suitable for all cycles

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NCN 66 to Tadcaster/York

Wyke Beck Way to Roundhay Park

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