Six of the best places to cycle in Leeds

By Andrew Hutchinson and Janet Harrison

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 24th Jun 2019, 13:18 GMT

Love cycling? Leeds has plenty of offer with trails to suit all ages and abilities.

Here are six suggestions for you to check out. READ MORE: A to Z of Leeds - 26 reasons to be proud of your city

Cycling around Leeds.

placeholder image — Cycling around Leeds.

Operated by Cycle Pathway CIC, a not-for-profit company.
Various trails, to match peoples levels of ability, from beginners and children to advanced mountain biking, and is free to use. — Operated by Cycle Pathway CIC, a not-for-profit company. Various trails, to match peoples levels of ability, from beginners and children to advanced mountain biking, and is free to use.

placeholder image — Operated by Cycle Pathway CIC, a not-for-profit company. Various trails, to match peoples levels of ability, from beginners and children to advanced mountain biking, and is free to use.

Opened this year on former wasteland where two railway lines once split thanks to a project steered by Wetherby Bike Trails. Boasts over 1km of trails, a jump line and pump track and it free to use.

placeholder image — Opened this year on former wasteland where two railway lines once split thanks to a project steered by Wetherby Bike Trails. Boasts over 1km of trails, a jump line and pump track and it free to use.

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