Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Skelton Lakes. A bike ride into Leeds City Centre will take less than 30-minutes, following the designated cycle paths, whilst there are a range of more local services, facilities and employment opportunities that will take just a few minutes to access on two wheels.
The National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 67 can be reached in minutes and runs alongside the Aire and Calder Navigation Canal – with a stretch between Chesterfield and Leeds forming the Trans Pennine Trail Central. This is a signposted route, with many off-road sections.
If you’re not as confident a cyclist, there are plenty of open spaces for you to enjoy by bike that are close to Skelton Lakes. Temple Newsam is a 7-minute cycle from the development and provides a great space for people of all ages and abilities to practice their cycle skills.
For more information on cycling locally visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Leeds City Bikes
Launched in September 2023, Leeds City Bikes by Beryl is an eco-friendly and affordable e-bike hire service in Leeds. The aim of Leeds City Bikes is to create a network of e-bikes across the city, providing an accessible and cost-effective way for people to travel more sustainably.
The e-bikes are accessed via the Beryl app, which is free to download, and can be picked up and returned to docked bays, meaning bikes aren’t left cluttering up roads or pedestrian pathways.
If you are interested in a free trial of the Leeds City Bikes scheme get in touch and we will provide further information on how we could help.
For more information, visit the Leeds City Bikes website here.
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.
Cycle Streets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, however, it 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 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.