Temple Newsam Woodland Wander

Sky Ride Local in Leeds

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? 
This circular ride takes in the views of historic stately home Temple Newsam House, the extensive gardens designed by the world famous Capability Brown, before we cycling out into some beautiful woodland on a recently built smooth shale pathway. If that’s not enough excitement, we will also finish close to a wonderful cafe that serves locally produced food and hot drinks.  This ride is just perfect for families and leisure cyclists who want to get out on the bike and take in some amazing scenery!

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).

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.
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

• Michael McCaffrey Hi My name is Mike I live in Cookridge Leeds, I have been a keen cyclists for the past 25 years.
  
  I am knowledgeable of some great riding routes throughout Yorkshire and if you’re up early enough may catch me commuting between Leeds / Bradford on route to work.
  
  I became a Skyride leader because I am passionate about cycling, I enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy most types of cycling from challenging road routes through to off road mountain biking.
  
  Please don't think this ride isn’t for you? you can do it! Our aim at Skyride is to give you confidence.
  
  Cycling is fun!
  
• Luke Rushworth
• Ryan Woolley
• Paul Elkington Hello,
  
  I'm Paul and I've been a social cyclist for many years. I enjoy going on fun rides, and most of them involve cake, ice cream or both.
  
  I'm back for another year of leading Sky Rides as I love it, as I met loads of great people last year and really enjoyed it.
  
  If I can help anyone feel more safe and confident on a bike, whilst having fun, I'll consider that job done.
  
  See you on a ride soon.

Rider Comments on the Route

1. paul bilbey Sunday 13th July
   good afternoon good company good ride
2. Irene Swift Sunday 1st September
   I love the ride and have been on it before. However this time the leader went so slow we were all wobbling on our bikes as we couldn't get any momentum going. Also someone crashed in to me because of the slow speed. I am a novice so these easygoing rides are great for me. I did mention it to the middle Sky Rider who agreed it was going slow. Just mentioning it, don't want to make a big deal of it, just let the leader go a bit quicker so people can get going. Thanks.
3. Philip Wilson Sunday 14th July
   Really enjoyed the ride, The Guides were really helpfull.