Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 15.4 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 km

Spen Valley Greenway Entrance at Oakenshaw

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This is the entrance/exit to the Spen Valley Greenway next to Oakenshaw on the outskirts of Bradford. The trail runs through the Spen Valley in West Yorkshire and spans approx 5 miles.

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2.77 km

Spen Valley Greenway

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The Spen Valley Greenway is a green corridor with wonderful moorland views that will take you out into the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. It’s a short and gentle cycle which is …

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14.3 km

Bee's Café

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very friendly staff. Not only filled my water bottle but put. it in the freezer for me

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19.0 km

Dewsbury Country Park

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Opened in 2012 on an old landfill site, Dewsbury Country Park is a wonderful example of how nature can reclaim an area when allowed. Lots of trees have been planted …

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23.8 km

Metal Sheep Steep Descent

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Did some maintenance on it last night, moved branches, removed leaves and other loose material should be good to ride next time I go past :)

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25.3 km

The Coffee Counter

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It was a very nice day for a ride.🚵‍♂️

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26.9 km

Spen Valley Greenway

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This is a fab route but can get very busy so make sure you have a decent bell!

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29.0 km

Victoria Park

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

4.21 km

453 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

3.92 km

308 m

Elevation

Weather

Today

Tuesday 6 January

3°C

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87 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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