Leeds - Wyke Beck Way - 12 mile bike ride

This is a lovely scenic route, starting from Fearnville Leisure Centre and heading up to the beautiful Roundhay Park before visiting the iconic Temple Newsam and back. The majority of the route is traffic free with plenty of things to see along the way including views of open farmlands, nice pond area, rolling hills and woodland paths to name just a few.

There are plenty of opportunities for stops along the route including the BMX track, Primrose valley. Roundhay park and the tea rooms at Temple Newsam. Who knew you could get all the way between Temple Newsam and Roundhay Park mainly off-road? Let’s go explore!

The majority of this route is suitable for all bikes but if you are having second thoughts about a road bike, leave it a home and come on something with fatter tyres.

This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 66. To find out more about the NCN and other great places to cycle near you everyday, go to the Sustrans website (http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/national-cycle-network).

FREE bike hire is available for this ride! There are a limited number of adult bikes which can be hired from Fearnville Leisure Centre for this ride. Once you've registered for the ride, please contact Fearnville Leisure Centre on 0113 3781260 during leisure centre opening times. Please note reception may struggle to book bikes at their peak times. If you are unable to attend ride once registering, please cancel both your ride and bike to allow others to attend. To access booked bike you will need to turn up 20 minutes prior to session to collect bike from the ride leader. Please note that Fearnville Leisure Centre/British Cycling hold no responsibility for bikes hired. Please do bring your own bike if you have one.