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Helen Heaton - November 2007
helen.heaton@kirklees.gov.uk
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Cycle routes
In the last few years Kirklees Council has been working hard to deliver new cycling facilities to support leisure
cycling and provide routes for journeys to work and school.
One of the most successful projects is the Spen Valley Greenway, which is a 7½ mile off-road surfaced route
between Thornhill Lees (from the Calder & Hebble Navigation) in the south and Oakenshaw on the boundary with
Bradford district. Bradford Council have Kirklees Council is also developing the Calder Valley Greenway between
Bradley and Dewsbury and there are opportunities to extend to route to Brighouse (Calderdale) and Horbury Bridge
(Wakefield).
The Birkby Bradley Greenway is signed from Huddersfield Railway Station and connects to the Calder Valley route
at Bradley.
There are plans to develop a route along disused rail line to Kirkburton, one 400m section of which has been
constructed at Fenay Bridge.
Improvements to the existing public path on the rail corridor from Meltham to Meltham Mills are underway at
winter 2007/08.
Cycling maps and guides
Published by Kirklees Council
Two cycling maps and guides have been published by Kirklees Council.
The Huddersfield & Central Kirklees map covers the areas from Huddersfield to Dewsbury, showing all existing
cycling facilities. It can be used by people planning journeys to work, school and shopping and also to go out
and explore Kirklees by bicycle.
The Spen Valley & North Kirklees map cover the area north of Dewsbury.
The publications use easy-to-read street maps showing cycle lanes, shared pedestrian and cycle pavements,
off-road greenway routes and the public rights of way network available to cyclists.
The publication also brings the following information together for the first time:
- cycling contacts
- local bike shops
- cycling clubs
- road signs for cyclists
- cycling and health
- listing of other local cycling publications.
The maps are in full-colour and free. You can order them from our Request a brochure page.
They are also available from tourist information centres, Kirklees Information Points,
libraries, bike shops, sports centres and direct from ROSS Streetcare on Freefone
0800 731 8765.
Other routes
The West Yorkshire Cycle Route:
A waymarked challenge route around the boundary of all 5 districts: Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale and
Bradford. A free laminated map is available.
The Dark Peak Link:
The bridleway link from the Transpennine Trail to the spinal route of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail.
Further information
- Greenways, On Road Routes Cycle Parking: Lynnette Evans 01484 225611
- Leisure Cycling Routes: John Gleadow 01484 234077
- Cycle Training: Andy Dearnaly 01484 221159
Active Outdoors - Cycling Service Request Form
If you would like more information on 'Active Outdoors - Cycling' or would like to request a service please complete this form.
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