Thwaite Mills Canal Meander

Sunday 20th 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
60 Mins 4 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
Front Entrance to Royal Armouries Armouries Drive LS10 1LT
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 45 mins  (1 hours 0 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 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Come and join us on this fantastic ride from the iconic Royal Armouries museum in Leeds along the Aire and Calder Canal to Thwaite Mills.  At 4 miles long this flat ride is perfect for families, new and lapsed cyclists.  With so much to see along the way before we stop for refreshments and a breather at Thwaite Mills this ride is not to be missed!  We return on the canal back to The Royal Armouries taking in the opposite views of Leeds as we return toward the city centre.

This ride uses part of National Cycle Network (NCN) route 66 and 67. 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).

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 start / finish location Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT - Charges may apply
Nearest Train Station
Leeds Train Station, 0.5 miles 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Royal Armouries  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Ryan Woolley Ryan Woolley

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Miff Howarth Sunday 1st June
  2. Ian David Bangay Sunday 1st June
    Good route, confidently and clearly led by a team of ride leaders who paid good attention to what people wanted from the ride.
  3. Sharon Ruddock Sunday 28th July
    My 12 year old daughter and I really enjoyed this route. It was very picturesque and just what we were looking for. The ride leaders Craig Armitage, Ryan and Fernando were very welcoming friendly and helpful. Thanks Guys. Would definately recommend this group and route. In fact am going to book my next ride. See u all soon.
  4. Mandy Hirst Sunday 28th July
    a nice pleasant ride along the canal

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