Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Drovers Court.
Garforth centre can be reached in around 20 minutes, where you’ll find an array of shops, cafes and amenities, including a Tesco Superstore, post office and leisure centre.
The main route through Micklefield and towards Garforth are classed as advisory cycle routes on the West Yorkshire cycle network. From Garforth, you can also access route 66 and route 697 of the National Cycle Network (NCN).
Route 66 of the NCN runs from Garforth into Leeds city centre, along a mainly traffic-free route. In the other direction, you can use route 66 to access locations such as Aberford, Bramham and, for the more confident cyclists, Wetherby.
Route 697 of the NCN, also known as the Linesway Greenway, is a short, entirely traffic-free, route between Garforth and Allerton Bywater, following a disused railway. There are plans to extend this route and once complete, it will connect Garforth to Knottingley, via Castleford and Ferrybridge.
For more information on cycling in Leeds visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
The West Yorkshire Interactive Cycle Map shows Leeds comprehensive network of cycle routes but when used in combination with the City Connect Journey Planner also allows you to plan your journey from A to B. Simply enter your start and finish points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic has for many people become an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.