Luddite & Bronte Trail

From The Leggers Inn we will start out along the Spen Greenway before crossing over to the Ringway at Heckmondwyke.
At the end of the Ringway we will cross Bradford Road and travel up to the Bronte House at Hightown and onto St Peter’s Church at Hartshead.
From St Peter’s we will pass The Gray Ox, Haigh’s Farm Shop and then head to Battyford via Slipper Lane and Kitson Road.
From Battyford we will take the Mirfield Greenway and head back through Ravensthorpe to Dewsbury.
Please be aware that there are hills along the way.

We leave Savile Town and cycle towards Hartshead and Roberttown where we pass a Bronte former residence and where The Luddites faught in order to try and stop mechanism of their trade as they feared skills would be lost. The movement was named after a legendary, mythical weaver named Ned Ludd.

After leaving The Leggers Inn this ride travels along a combination of greenways and public roads. There are a few hills along the way so be prepared to be challenged on occasions. The hills are offset by the stunning views that are available once we hit Hartshead and Roberttown.

With the exception of short stops to re-group, or to take in points of interest along the route, there are no scheduled breaks at this stage. We can call for coffee upon the return to Leggers Inn.

Helmets are mandatory on all Heavy Woollen Wheelers rides. Please bring a spare inner tube suitable for the tyres on the bike you are riding. Don't forget card/cash for your coffee.

We welcome newbies and don't leave anyone behind.