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Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

Yorkshire And The Humber

Bradford

The best cycling routes around Bradford

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On the very edge of the vast Pennine Hills chain, cycling in Bradford and its impressive surroundings leads you up into diverse moorland and you’ll find the landscape opening up under your wheels. Just south of the wild Yorkshire Dales National Park and the rolling countryside of Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this historic city provides access to some of the most exquisite scenery for rides in the north.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

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1. Bolton Abbey Ruins – Cavendish Pavilion loop from Apperley Bridge

59.8km

03:44

500m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(45)

275

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2. Spen Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway loop from Bierley

31.6km

01:54

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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341

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3. Picnic Spot at the Canal Lock – Kirkstall Bridge Inn loop from Baildon

29.2km

01:52

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

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176

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4. The Old Bridge – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Addingham

37.1km

02:13

260m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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162

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5. Five Rise Locks Café – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Bingley

48.5km

03:26

270m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.8

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145

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6. Saltaire World Heritage Site – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Apperley Bridge

53.9km

04:05

300m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.0

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144

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7. Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Shipley

35.5km

02:54

510m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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112

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8. Widdop Reservoir – Oxenhope Moor Climb loop from Keighley

68.3km

04:56

1,410m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

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114

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9. Bolton Abbey Ruins – Cavendish Pavilion loop from Ilkley

22.6km

01:25

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Bridge Bakery & Barista – Alter Lane Climb loop from Haworth

27.6km

02:19

540m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Bradford

1. Bolton Abbey Ruins – Cavendish Pavilion loop from Apperley Bridge

2. Spen Valley Greenway – Spen Valley Greenway loop from Bierley

3. Picnic Spot at the Canal Lock – Kirkstall Bridge Inn loop from Baildon

4. The Old Bridge – Back Road to Bolton Abbey loop from Addingham

5. Five Rise Locks Café – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Bingley

6. Saltaire World Heritage Site – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Apperley Bridge

7. Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Shipley

8. Widdop Reservoir – Oxenhope Moor Climb loop from Keighley

9. Bolton Abbey Ruins – Cavendish Pavilion loop from Ilkley

10. Bridge Bakery & Barista – Alter Lane Climb loop from Haworth

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