Thorpe Arch to Spofforth Woodland Ride

This beautiful 12 mile ride along a smooth flat bridleway from Thorpe Arch to Spofforth is almost completely traffic free.  The relaxing route rides along an old railway line, which is now surrounded by woodland and fields. Setting off from Thorpe Arch, where there is ample free parking, we skirt the market town of Wetherby and then onto Spofforth. Take the opportunity to grab some lunch or hot drinks in the village of Spofforth at the halfway point, and then head back to Thorpe Arch along the same route.  For anybody wanting to increase the distance of their cycling but still keep on the flat this ride is perfect! This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 67 and 665. 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). If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.