Ride the Railway Route at Wilton Park

Sunday 13th July at 2.00pm This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
45 Mins 3 Miles Anyone Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding?  Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
Starting Point & Postcode
Wilton Park Off Bradford Road A652 WF17 0AS
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
1 hours 30 mins  (45 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Sky Ride Local in Kirklees

Come and join us for a brilliant easygoing ride starting at the pretty little Wilton Park in Birstall. The ride is suitable for the youngest of riders and is ideal for families; new and lapsed cyclists wanting to get their bike back out again and enjoy a few laps on the flat tarmac path along the disused railway line.  Once you have mastered the flat circuit on the Sky Ride Local why not head off and spend the rest of the day exploring the challenging steeper climbs through the woodland to Bagshaw Museum or just soak up the atmosphere inside Wilton Park.

Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Our Easygoing rides are great for building confidence for all abilities and ages along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes. They’re up to six miles long, with a gentle pace of around six miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
All ages are welcome. Those under the age of 5 must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Please make sure your bike is in good working order, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.

All rides leave at the time stated, you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at both entrances of Wilton Park, off Bradford Road A652, Birstall, WF17 0AS
Nearest Train Station
Batley Train Station, 1.6 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Adjacent to bowling greens  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Alexander Watson Friendly fun and a good egg :) I enjoy my cycling it has got me from armchair to the great outdoors via a turbo trainer (But that's a long story) If I can pass some of enthusiasm to others with these rides My journey into cycling has been enhanced.
  • Robert Clifford I love riding bikes. I ride on the road, mountain bike and commute to work every day by bike. Looking forward to meeting you and enjoying a social ride, maybe a cafe stop & making some new friends.
  • Aubrey Cooper This is my 4th year with the Skyride project as a Ride Leader. I just enjoy getting out and about on my bike and having some great shared experiences. Make sure you go to the city rides they are great fun and an opportunity to score loads of freebies! See you on the next ride.

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Aysha Patel Sunday 18th May
  2. Aaron Penberthy Sunday 18th May
  3. Ian Wilkinson Sunday 18th May

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