Friday 25th October 2024 10:30am

Starting from - Hirst Lock car park, BD18 4DA

This ride is limited to members of Bingley Freewheelers group only

  • 23.4 miles
  • Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 3 hr 30 mins

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

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BD18 4DA

Join us for a ride over to Cookridge to Crag House Farm (Caring for Life) the scones are delicious

Leaving the car park we will turn right and head up towards and through Saltaire, Salts Mill, down Salts Mill road to the the lights, left then right onto Dockfield road to the canal, then right onto Dock lane and up to Leeds road, left then left onto Thackley Old road/Windhill Old road eventually popping out on Leeds road, left at the George pub down Apperley road, over the canal and onto Harrogate road where the climb starts, up past the station, turning right onto Woodlands drive up to Knott lane, Layton lane, Layton road, past Bayton lane we turn right onto Westbrook lane, left onto St Margaret's road, down to the Old Ball roundabout, taking third exit down Station road, over the railway bridge onto Tinshill road, Woodhill road, Green lane, Cragg Hill avenue, left onto Smithy lane which becomes a gravel path, the last ten yards are a little bumpy, popping out into the car park at our lunch stop

https://www.craghousefarm.com/coffee-shop

The main restaurant is quite expensive and extremely busy, the plan is to pick up lunch from Grab & Go and sit in the nursery, or bring your own picnic, or have a wonder around the gardens/gift shop, lots of stunning gifts

Leaving the cafe we will head down the main drive coming out on Otley Old road, turn right then left onto Moor road, left at the tunnel chimney onto Moorland road/Occupation lane, left onto Old lane, straight across Harrogate road, continuing to Otley Old road, left then right onto Yorkgate past the Royalty and down to Guiseley, through Hawkesworth, left onto Mill lane/Hawkesworth road past the golf club into Baildon and drop back down to Saltaire

Pennies for lunch/coffee, gifts, warm layers, spare inner tube and a bike lock



Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Amanda B

4 ride participants

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