Saddle up to Saltaire

Sky Ride Local in Bradford

This nine mile long route starts and finishes at Apperley Bridge in Shipley and follows the Leeds and Liverpool Canal west towards the World Heritage site of Saltaire, the model village and factory of philanthropic industrialist Titus Salt. En route, the ride passes Esholt, location of ITV's long running drama Emmerdale Farm. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the canal - narrowboats and waterfowl abound along this marvel of the Industrial Revolution. Once at Saltaire, you can rest and refuel in one of its many cafes before retracing your steps along the traffic-free towpath back to Apperley Bridge.

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.

This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 66. 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).

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, 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. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Alexis Brennan Hello Cyclists,
  
  Welcome to Skyride and lets experience some enjoyable rides among like minded people.
  I have been cycling all my life and as well as it being my hobby it is also my career. I am lucky to be a National Standards Cycle Training Instructor as well as a Skyride Leader.
  My passion is off-road cycling but I enjoy taking friends on road-trips and city sight-seeing adventures on two wheels. I have also cycled around Cuba, Italy, New Zealand and Australia.
  
  Happy Cycling,
  Alexis
  
• Peter Carroll I'm 46 years old and like to get out on my bike as often as possible with friends and meeting fellow bike riders, that's why i like the Sky Rides you get to meet alot of people and it's fun
• Paul Merrett

Rider Comments on the Route

1. vicky Sanderson Monday 4th July
   Would have been brilliant if it wasnt for the weather!!
2. Matt Johnson Saturday 25th June
   Good ride, shame about one of the leaders comments about my son not being able to cope at the start. Didn't ruin the afternoon though.