Spen Valley Greenway - The Long Route

Sky Ride Local in Bradford

Join us on this steady 10.8 mile ride on the Spen Valley Greenway between Bradford and Cleckheaton. This greenway ride boasts great views, trailside sculptures and statues, without the inconvenience of traffic. We start at  Victoria Park on Cleckheaton Road, Bradford.  The greenway follows the path of the former Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway – keen-eyed individuals will spot the LYR boundary stones and other remnants of the old line. It has recently been converted into a dedicated cycle track, part of Sustrans’ National Cycle Network Route 66 from Dewsbury to Low Moor.  The current track is freshly laid and offers a great steady route with not too many uphill challenges.

Location and Route

Meet the Leaders

Malcolm Hoddy
Grandfather of 5 girls and a dog! Malcolm has been cycling since the age of 14. He has never been into competitive cycling but prefers touring and sight seeing. Recent tours have included Cornwall, Norfolk, East Coast of England, Holland, Germany and Belgium.
One ride was to raise money for charity and required Malcolm to learn to ride a tandem with a disabled and partially sighted young lady from Bradford to Hamm in Germany and back - 600 miles in just 7 days!

Nicole Stott

Comments on the Route

Warned at the start that it was an uphill return ride, but because of the friendly pace and company, it wasn't noticable. Came home and signed up for two more. Judy Robinson
Spen Valley Greenway - The Long Route - Ride Steady: Monday 11th July 2011