Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Ambler’s Meadow.
Many of the local roads are classed as advisory routes on West Yorkshire’s Interactive Cycle Map, including Bradford Road immediately outside of Ambler’s Meadow.
It takes less than 20 minutes to reach Wakefield City Centre by bike, when considering traffic and the time it can take to park, that could be quicker than driving in peak times. The route to Wakefield is mainly along Bradford Road which has cycle lanes for most of the journey, with some sections separated from the traffic too.
There are many other locations that can be accessed by bike from your home at Ambler’s Meadow, including the White Rose Centre which is around 15 minutes away, Outwood train station at just over 10 minutes and a number of local schools at around 5 minutes away.
If you’re looking for more of a leisurely cycle ride, the Wakefield Wheel circular route runs close by, just on the opposite side of the M1. The route is approximately 40 miles long in total, it has ‘spokes’ off to link into most parts of Wakefield and a series of shorter circular routes covering the area.
For more information on cycling in the local area visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. Cycle City Connect have a great planner for the local area. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
You can also use tools such as Google Maps to plan your journey by bike, simply click the button below and select the bike icon.
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic was for many people an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great commuter travel option. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our handy guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.