Middleton

toLeedsCity CentreCore Cycle Route

Middleton to Leeds City Centre Cycle route info

Distances and times to city centre from:

miles minutesThorpe Lane 5.3 38 Middleton Circus 4.7 33John Charles Centre 3.1 23Royal Armouries 0.8 7

Distances and times to Thorpe Lane from:

City Centre 5.6 51Royal Armouries 4.5 45John Charles Centre 2.2 25Middleton Circus 0.6 7

Elevation

Signing

If travelling from the City Centre towardsMiddleton follow:

If travelling from Middleton 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.

Middleton to Leeds City Centre Cycle route

“Easy cycling from the south of Middleton to the Heart

of the City”

This carefully signed cycle route uses quiet roads, cycle tracks and parkland routes to give an easy and direct route to cycle right to the city centre.

• Useful to commuters heading to the city centre and to the Aire Valley.• Provides safe routes to local schools.• Links to the National Cycle Network (www.leeds.gov.uk/ cyclemaps) which provides traffic-free cycling from the heart of Leeds.• Access to leisure riding.

Thanks to Asda for their supportin this project

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.

Advance Stop Lines

M

CCCC

M

Destinations along the way

Middleton ParkThe park has bowling greens, tennis courts and, if you like off road leisure cycling or jogging, there are paths and bridleways running throughout the park.

John Charles Centre for Sport (0113 395 0000)Includes athletics track, swimming pool and diving centre, indoor bowling and many other facilities. For full details see www.leeds.gov.uk and search for “John Charles.”

The Works Skatepark (0113 244 6015)The leading Skatepark in the UK, catering for skateboard, BMX and inline skating. See www.theworksskatepark.co.uk

Royal Armouries (0113 220 1999)Home to the UK’s national collections of arms and armour and much more. See www.royalarmouries.co.uk

Middleton Railway (0845 6801758)The Middleton Railway is the world’s oldest continuously working railway. It operates passenger services at weekends and on public holidays. See www.middletonrailway.org.uk

SchoolsThe route provides access to local schools including South Leeds High, and St. Mary’s, St. Philip’s and Middleton Primary Schools.

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

Note: Times are approximate

Note: Times are approximate

July 2011

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’

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

10 Bramley to City Centre11 Farnley to City Centre12 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

RP

A

W

M

TN ExistingProposed

T

TTT

T

T

T T

T

T

T

T

TT

T

T

KEY Cycle route off-road

Cycle route on-road

Middleton to city centre cycle route

Toucan crossing

T

This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Leeds City Council 100019567 2011.

South Leeds High School

John Charles Centre for Sport

St Mary’s Primary SchoolSt Philip’s

Primary School

MiddletonPrimary School

Health Centre

The WorksSkatepark

RoyalArmouries

Mount St Mary’sCatholic High School

Cycle Point

Middleton Railway

Suitable for mountain bikes only

To Cross Green & Temple Newsam

Trans Pennine Trail to Methley

Cyclists give way to pedestrians on shared-use path

Aire Valley Towpath Route to Shipley

T

Use of shared footways intended for novice cyclists only. Remember to show caution when crossing side roads.

Cyclists dismount here

0 200 400 600 800 1000 m

Steep hill(uphill southbound)