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Armley to Leeds City Centre Cycle route info

Distances and times to and from the city centre (Cycle Point):

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Aire Valley Towpath 1.4 7 7Town Street, Armley 1.9 15 18Henconner Lane 3.3 25 35

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If travelling from the City Centre towardsArmley follow:

If travelling from Armley towardsthe City Centre follow:

Look for arrows on the signs.If there are no arrows go straight ahead.

Some of the route is on roads. Cyclists should only use pavements when there are signs showing it is shared use.

Armley to Leeds City Centre Cycle route

‘Connecting Armley to the City Centre and wider cycle network.’

This carefully signed cycle route has been developed by Leeds City Council and is supported by the Department for Transport through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund. It uses cycle lanes, quiet roads and tracks to provide an easy and direct route to cycle right to the city centre.

• Useful to commuters heading to the city centre from Armley and Bramley.

• Links to the Aire Valley Towpath and Trans Pennine Trail.

• Provides an alternative to cycling around the busy Armley Gyratory.

• Forms the start of a potential future route to Bradford.

Leeds Core Cycle Network

Leeds City Council is developing a network of cycle routes in Leeds that will improve conditions for cyclists and encourage cycling as a way of getting around.

Routes will be signed and use a combination of cycle lanes, tracks, quiet roads and junction improvements to link to Leeds city centre, housing, schools, employment sites, parks and greenspace, and the wider bridleway and cycle route network.

Proposed and Existing Routes

For more details go to www.leeds.gov.uk and click on ‘Transport and Streets’ then ‘Walking and Cycling’

Cycling Tips

Comprehensive rules and guidance for cyclists can be found in the Highway Code, which is available in book shops or canbe viewed online by typing ‘Highway Code’ into your searchengine. Cycle training can be a good idea if you lack confidenceor haven’t ridden for a while. Call Leeds City Council on 0113 2475198 for details.

In general• Always abide by the Highway Code. • Ride to your own ability.• Look all around when making a manoeuvre and signal clearly. • In daytime wear bright clothes. At night use lights and reflective clothing. • Be aware that most tracks away from the road are unlit. • Consider wearing a helmet (conforming to BS EN 1078). • Consider your lane position; a metre from the kerb is advised when cycling straight ahead, but it may be helpful to occupy the middle of the lane when approaching a junction.• Watch out for motorists turning across you at side roads, particularly when filtering past traffic. This is a common cause of accidents in Leeds. Pay particular attention to large vehicles whose drivers may not be able to see you easily. Shared-use pathsTake care when passing pedestrians and remember that they may be inattentive, or anxious around cyclists. Some may be unable to react quickly or see or hear your approach. Let pedestrians know you are there and allow plenty of room. Be ready to slow down and stop if necessary. Be considerate.

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Destinations along the way

Gott’s ParkGott’s Park, or Armley Park stretches from Stanningley Road, Armley to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Near the canal the park turns to dense woodland. The park has many amenities, including football pitches, tennis courts, basketball courts, a golf course, children’s playground and municipal gardens. For more information call 0113 3957400.

Aire Valley Towpath Route (NCN 66)Following the 22km route from Leeds to Saltaire, you will discover a variety of attractions and places of interest. Starting from Granary Wharf on the edge of the city centre, the towpath takes you on a peaceful route through the bustling city of Leeds. You will pass a number of attractions including Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, the medieval Kirkstall Abbey, Bramley Falls and Apperley Bridge before reaching your destination at the World Heritage Site village of Saltaire. For more information see www.leeds.gov.uk/cyclemaps.

If you join the route at Wellington Road and turn eastwards you will eventually join the Trans Pennine Trail (NCN67). This mostly off road route follows the Aire and Calder Navigation to the south, past the Royal Armouries and Thwaite Mills Industrial Museum, to the nature reserve at Fleet Bridge and on to Wakefield. Information can be viewed online atwww.transpenninetrail.org.uk.

Cycle PointProvides secure cycle storage, cycle hire, sales and maintenance right on the doorstep of Leeds City Rail Station. For information see www.cyclepoint.org 1 East Middleton Spur

2 Leeds Station to UniversitiesM Middleton to City Centre4 Adel SpurW West Park to City Centre6 North Morley Spur7 Scholes to City Centre8 Rothwell to City Centre9 Chapel Allerton to City Centre

Ar Armley to City Centre11 Farnley to City CentreG Garforth to City Centre13 South Morley to City Centre14 A64 York Road Corridor ImprovementsA Alwoodley to City CentreRP-TN Wyke Beck Valley17 Penda’s Way

Note: Times are approximate

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Access to Aire Valley Towpath and Trans Pennine Trail

Access to Aire Valley Towpath (rough track)

Proposals for outbound facilities on Stanningley Road in development

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Access to A65 QBI route to Horsforth