Cycling Routes in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is cycling country. The county hosted the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014, and the legacy lives on in world-class road cycling, stunning off-road trails through the Dales and Moors, and a growing network of traffic-free routes that make two-wheeled exploration a joy.

Highlights include Brookfoot Lock, River Don Linear Park and Blackburn Meadows.

Visitors exploring cycling routes may also enjoy bike hire, walking routes and viewpoints.

Cycling Routes across Yorkshire

Brookfoot Lock - Nature Reserves in brighouse
Nature Reserves

Brookfoot Lock

Brighouse HD6 2RF, UK

Discover Brookfoot Lock, a scenic nature reserve in Brighouse, perfect for tranquil walks, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

River Don Linear Park - Park in carbrook
Park

River Don Linear Park

Sheffield S9 2RX, UK

Discover the River Don Linear Park in Sheffield, a peaceful urban oasis offering scenic river walks, cycling paths, and abundant wildlife.

Blackburn Meadows - Nature Reserves in rotherham
Nature Reserves

Blackburn Meadows

Blackburn Meadows Nature Trl, Tinsley, Sheffield, Rotherham S60 1FB, UK

Discover Blackburn Meadows, a tranquil nature reserve in Sheffield perfect for peaceful walks, runs, and bike rides along the canal.

Pit Top Play Grounds - Park in doncaster
Park

Pit Top Play Grounds

Unnamed Road, Armthorpe, Doncaster DN3 2FJ, UK

Discover Pit Top Play Grounds, a family-friendly park in Doncaster offering exciting play areas, scenic walks, and panoramic views.

Peel Park, Bradford - Park in bradford
Park

Peel Park, Bradford

Cliffe Rd, Bradford BD3 0LT, UK

Peel Park offers a delightful green escape in Bradford, perfect for family outings, peaceful walks, and outdoor activities.

Forestry England York Community Woodland - Park in york
Park

Forestry England York Community Woodland

Northfield Lane, York YO62 6QZ, UK

Explore Forestry England York Community Woodland, a developing green space with accessible paths perfect for walking and cycling.

Bassleton Wood & The Holmes - Park in thornaby
Park

Bassleton Wood & The Holmes

Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 0LH, UK

Discover Bassleton Wood & The Holmes, a highly-rated natural haven perfect for walks, cycling, and wildlife spotting in Thornaby.

Errington Woods Trig point - Historic Site in marske
Historic Site

Errington Woods Trig point

Errington Woods, Guisborough TS11 8AN, UK

Discover the Errington Woods Trig Point, a historical landmark offering panoramic views and popular trails for walkers and cyclists in Guisborough.

High Brown Knoll - Walks & Hiking in chiserley
Walks & Hiking

High Brown Knoll

Hebden Bridge HX7, UK

Experience High Brown Knoll, a peaceful moorland destination near Hebden Bridge, perfect for walks, bike rides, and stunning panoramic views.

Jordans Lock Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation - Historic Site in rotherham
Historic Site

Jordans Lock Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation

CJF4+RF, Rotherham S61 2NF, UK

Explore Jordans Lock, a historic canal landmark in Rotherham, offering scenic walks along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal.

Railway Footbridge - Historic Site in barnsley
Historic Site

Railway Footbridge

Reservoir House, Reservoir Cottages, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5NG, UK

Explore the historic Railway Footbridge in Worsbrough, a picturesque landmark perfect for scenic walks and invigorating cycle rides.

Sheffield and Tinsley Canal - Historic Site in sheffield
Historic Site

Sheffield and Tinsley Canal

B6071, Sheffield S4 7YX, UK

Enjoy a refreshing walk or cycle along the historic Sheffield and Tinsley Canal, a vibrant green corridor through the city.

The Ironmasters District - Historic Site in middlesbrough
Historic Site

The Ironmasters District

HQR2+67, Middlesbrough TS2 1RP, UK

Discover Middlesbrough's rich industrial past along the Ironmasters Trail, a historically significant district perfect for walking and cycling.

Tinsley No.4 Lock - Historic Site in darnall
Historic Site

Tinsley No.4 Lock

CH4R+F8, Sheffield S9 1TP, UK

Discover Tinsley No.4 Lock, a historic point of interest on the scenic Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, perfect for walks and exploring local art.