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The best cycling routes around Leeds

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Cycling around Leeds is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Yorkshire And The Humber. So you can find your perfect Leeds bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

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1. Salts Mill – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Burley Park

40.1km

02:28

200m

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

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4.6

(25)

260

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2. Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Morley

66.6km

04:16

390m

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

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3. Lemonroyd Marina – RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve loop from Burley Park

45.1km

03:07

200m

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

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4.9

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245

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4. Woodlesford Lock – Lemonroyd Marina loop from Mickletown

31.3km

02:04

80m

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

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239

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5. Bolton Abbey Ruins – Burnsall Bridge loop from Guiseley

68.5km

04:22

750m

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

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4.8

(18)

217

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6. Kirkstall Bridge Inn – Whitehall Bridge loop from Low Fold

17.0km

01:02

130m

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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219

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7. Shell Lane Bridleway – Whitehall Bridge loop from New Pudsey

27.0km

01:42

210m

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

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181

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8. Saltaire World Heritage Site – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from New Pudsey

35.9km

02:31

290m

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

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4.1

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179

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9. Trash Cat Tardis – Wetherby Railway Path loop from Cross Gates

51.0km

03:50

480m

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

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3.8

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174

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10. Wetherby Railway Path – Scott's Arms Pub loop from East Keswick

32.8km

02:35

330m

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

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The best cycling routes around Leeds

1. Salts Mill – Saltaire World Heritage Site loop from Burley Park

2. Salts Mill and Weir, Saltaire – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from Morley

3. Lemonroyd Marina – RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve loop from Burley Park

4. Woodlesford Lock – Lemonroyd Marina loop from Mickletown

5. Bolton Abbey Ruins – Burnsall Bridge loop from Guiseley

6. Kirkstall Bridge Inn – Whitehall Bridge loop from Low Fold

7. Shell Lane Bridleway – Whitehall Bridge loop from New Pudsey

8. Saltaire World Heritage Site – Bingley Five Rise Locks loop from New Pudsey

9. Trash Cat Tardis – Wetherby Railway Path loop from Cross Gates

10. Wetherby Railway Path – Scott's Arms Pub loop from East Keswick

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