Family Cycling routes in West Yorkshire

Dedicated family cycling routes and country parks throughout Yorkshire. Looking for safe, traffic-free paths and parks throughout West Yorkshire? As a family, we are spending our weekends exploring these routes. Check below for some of our latest discoveries.

Beaumont Park

Free Public Play Areas Within the Huddersfield District (Kirklees)

Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees area are packed with brilliant free outdoor play areas that families can enjoy all year round. Whether you’re based in the town centre or in one of the surrounding villages like Holmfirth, Meltham or Mirfield, there’s no shortage of parks to explore. From large Green Flag country parks to community-supported … Read more
Locke Park Barnsley

Free Public Play Areas Within the Barnsley District

As a West Yorkshire based family, we’ve loved venturing into Barnsley to explore the free public outdoor play areas across the borough. All the parks listed here are completely free to access and open to the public year-round. We’ve included a variety of options – from large country parks with themed play features to small … Read more
Springhead Park Rothwell

Free Public Play Areas Within the Leeds District

Leeds boasts various free outdoor play parks, from sprawling country parks with adventure playgrounds to hidden neighbourhood gems. Below is an overview of some of the best free public play areas in the Leeds (LS) postcode region, followed by detailed descriptions for each. As a Wakefield-based family who were originally based in both North & … Read more
Sands Playground & Recreational Ground

Sands Playground, Holmfirth Review For Families

A beautiful spring weekend called for an outdoor adventure, and Sands Playground in Holmfirth delivered! With blue skies and sunshine (a rare treat in March), we jumped into the car and headed off to explore. I wanted to head back to Holmfirth for some time. We really like this part of Yorkshire and I hadn’t … Read more
Pontefract Park Review

Free Public Play Areas Within the Wakefield District

As a Wakefield-based family, we love to explore the free public play areas within the district. The recurring theme with all the recommended parks is that they are completely free of charge and are open to all of the public. We have chosen a breadth of options located within a 10-mile radius of the city … Read more
Sandal Castle

Sandal Castle Review for Families

I can’t believe we haven’t reviewed Sandal Castle – we have been here so many times and have so many memories here! It has been so nice looking at all our photos and choosing some to add to the article.  We live close to Sandal Castle and there are a few walking/cycling routes we can … Read more
Walton Colliery Nature Park

Best Places to Teach a Child to Ride a Bike in West Yorkshire

Teaching your child to ride a bike is one of the most rewarding experiences you can share as a parent. It’s a rite of passage that builds confidence, encourages physical activity, and opens the door to a lifetime of adventures. We taught our daughter in lockdown 2020. She had just turned 4 and we were … Read more
Denby Dale to Skelmanthorpe Route Review

Cycling the Trans Pennine Trail: Denby Dale to Skelmanthorpe Route Review

As a Wakefield-based user of the Trans Pennine Trail, we wanted to explore some areas outside our home patch. We’ve always liked Denby Dale and Skelmanthorpe. They feel like a throwback to the traditional past of the area. Imagine my delight when analysing the local Trans Pennine Trail routes and I noticed that there’s a … Read more
Sandal Train Station to Anglers Country Park Route Review

Cycling the Trans Pennine Trail: Sandal Train Station to Anglers Country Park Route Review

I am fortunate to live close to the Trans Pennine Trail. I can easily reach the Wakefield sections from my front door and other sections within a short drive. This section is the link from my daughters’ school to Anglers Country Park (and beyond for those with more time). I try to focus on rides … Read more
Calder Hebble Navigation Cycle Review

Cycling the Calder & Hebble Navigation: Wakefield to Dewsbury Route Review

The Calder & Hebble Navigation towpath is a route I’ve taken a few times but never written up here but it’s one many would enjoy. It’s flat, easy to navigate (it’s a canal so pretty straight!) and suitable for varying ability levels. If you are looking for a relaxed jaunt on your bike with nice … Read more
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More on safe cycling in West Yorkshire

Family cycling in West Yorkshire has been growing in popularity in recent years. The area offers a variety of scenic routes, from urban parks to countryside trails, making it a great destination for families who enjoy cycling together.

Families with young children can enjoy cycling on the many cycle paths in and around the cities of Leeds and Bradford, as well as in local parks such as Roundhay Park in Leeds and Peel Park in Bradford. These urban parks offer a safe and relaxed environment for families to cycle together, as well as plenty of opportunities for picnics and other family-friendly activities.

Please keep reading our dedicated guides and reviews of the best places to cycle with children in West Yorkshire. We explore traffic-free routes, country parks and much more.