Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Moseley Green.
Horsforth centre can be reached in under 10 minutes, where you’ll find an array of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
You can reach National Cycle Route 66, within 15 minutes, at Kirkstall Forge; this route runs off-road along the canal towpath to Leeds city centre, with the full journey taking less than 40 minutes. In the opposite direction the route takes you towards Shipley and Bingley.
For more information on cycling in Leeds 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. 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.
The City Connect Journey Planner also allows you to plan your journey from A to B. Simply enter your start and finish points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic has for many people become 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.