Wyke
Beck Way
Wyke Beck Way cycle route information
Distances and times to and from Mansion Lane
(Roundhay Park):
To RP
From RP
Easterly Road
Foundry Lane
Selby Road
Aire Valley
Employment Area
Temple Newsam House
(temporary route)
miles minutes
minutes
1.4
2.5
3.8
15
23
33
9
18
31
5.1
44
36
6.1
50
50
Note: Times are approximate
Elevation
Roundhay
RP
Park to
Temple
Newsam TN
Core Cycle Route
June 2011
Cycling Tips
Comprehensive rules and guidance for cyclists can be found in
the Highway Code, which is available in book shops or can
be viewed online by typing ‘Highway Code’ into your search
engine. Cycle training can be a good idea if you lack confidence
or haven’t ridden for a while. Call Leeds City Council on 0113
2475198 for details.
Tropical World
In general
Roundhay Park
• Always abide by the Highway Code. • Ride to your own ability.
• Look all around when making a manoeuvre and signal clearly.
• In daytime wear bright clothes. At night use lights and
reflective clothing. • Be aware that most tracks away from the
road are unlit. • Consider wearing a helmet (conforming to BS
EN 1078). • Consider your lane position; a metre from the kerb
is advised when cycling straight ahead, but it may be helpful
to occupy the middle of the lane when approaching a junction.
• Watch out for motorists turning across you at side roads,
particularly when filtering past traffic. This is a common cause
of accidents in Leeds. Pay particular attention to large vehicles
whose drivers may not be able to see you easily.
Shared-use paths
Signing
For travel towards Temple Newsam or Aire
Valley Employment Area follow:
For travel towards Roundhay Park follow:
TN
RP
Destinations along the way
Take care when passing pedestrians and remember that they
may be inattentive, or anxious around cyclists. Some may
be unable to react quickly or see or hear your approach. Let
pedestrians know you are there and allow plenty of room. Be
ready to slow down and stop if necessary. Be considerate.
Advance Stop Lines
See tropical birds, butterflies, iguanas, snakes, spiders and other
insects in the rainforest at Tropical World. Enter the Nocturnal
House to see fruit bats, monkeys, bush babies and sugar gliders.
And in the desert there are succulents and cacti as well as the
meerkats. Call 0113 3957400 for info.
The park comprises over 700 acres of parkland, lakes and
woodland and includes scented gardens for the blind, National
Plant Collections, Canal Gardens, and the Monet and Alhambra
Gardens. Facilities at the Park also include tennis courts, skateboard ramps, sports pitches, bowling greens, a sports arena, a
golf course and fishing. A lakeside cafe overlooks Waterloo Lake.
Wykebeck Woods and Killingbeck Fields
Leeds Core Cycle Network
Wyke Beck Way cycle route
Leeds City Council is developing a network of cycle routes in
Leeds that will improve conditions for cyclists and encourage
cycling as a way of getting around.
Routes will be signed and use a combination of cycle lanes,
tracks, quiet roads and junction improvements to link to Leeds
city centre, housing, schools, employment sites, parks and
greenspace, and the wider bridleway and cycle route network.
This carefully signed route uses quiet roads, cycle tracks and
parkland paths to give easy and direct cycle and walking
access through the Wyke Beck Valley.
A
RP
• Roundhay Park to Temple Newsam passing through Primrose Valley Park, Killingbeck Fields and other green spaces.
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These are areas of ancient meadow and woodland with varied
plant life. Look out for the Red Kites regularly seen soaring over
the area.
• Commuting to the Aire Valley Employment Area and Cross Green.
Primrose Valley Community Park
TN
Developed by the community, this developing park provides the
opportunity for a pleasant stroll or cycle in an area which is rich
in wildlife. The park also has bowling and tennis facilities.
Existing
Proposed
Temple Newsam
Look for arrows on the
signs. If there are no arrows
go straight ahead.
One of the great historic estates in England. Set within over
1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland. Additionally,
Europe’s largest working Rare Breeds Farm, with over 400
animals, is set within the original estate Home Farm.
Some of the route is
on roads. Cyclists
should only
use pavements
when there
are signs
showing it is
shared use.
Temple Newsam hosts many events each year from music
festivals to funfairs and
there are regular family
activities, demonstrations,
guided walks or tours
taking place throughout
the year. Tel 0113 264 5535
or visit temple.newsam@
leeds.gov.uk for info.
• Safe routes to local schools, including David Young
Community College and Corpus Christi Community College.
• A great place to walk and cycle for pleasure.
Aire Valley Employment Area and Cross Green
These sites are set to become the largest employment site in the
area, and the Wyke Beck Way provides excellent access.
‘Walking and cycling to
work, school, and for leisure
in a green environment’
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Proposed and Existing Routes
1 East Middleton Spur
2 Leeds Station to Universities
M Middleton to City Centre
4 Adel Spur
W West Park to City Centre
6 North Morley Spur
7 Scholes to City Centre
8 Rothwell to City Centre
9 Chapel Allerton to City Centre
10 Bramley to City Centre
11 Farnley to City Centre
12 Garforth to City Centre
13 South Morley to City Centre
14 A64 York Road Corridor Improvements
A Alwoodley to City Centre
RP-TN Wyke Beck Valley
17 Penda’s Way
For more details go to www.leeds.gov.uk and click on
‘Transport and Streets’ then ‘Walking and Cycling’
Tropical World
Roundhay Park
Wykebeck
Woods
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David Young
Community
Academy
Fearnville Leisure
Centre and BMX/
Skate Park
Killingbeck Fields
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Seacroft Hospital
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Primrose
Valley Park
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Corpus Christi
Community College
Meadowfields
Primary School
Temple Moor
High School
To Cross
Green
Aire Valley
Employment
Area
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Temple
Newsam
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Cycle route off-road
Cycle route on-road
Future off-road route
Future on-road route
Walking route
Wyke Beck Way cycle route
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Temporary route to
Temple Newsam
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Toucan crossing
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400
600
800
1000 m
Access only road to Swillington
This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Leeds City Council 100019567 2011.
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