Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Spencer Grange.
Skipton town centre can be accessed in just 5 minutes via Otley Road, with the train station taking just over 5 minutes to reach. When considering traffic and the time it can take to park, cycling may be quicker than a journey by car!
The Skipton-Liverpool Canal is 127 miles long and provides a great route for walkers and cyclists alike! You can reach the canal at Belmont Wharf in less than 5 minutes. If you fancy a leisurely cycle ride, you can follow the canal to Gargrave village where you’ll find a range of retail and leisure amenities including cafes and pubs. This will take you around 30 minutes each way (a journey of 8km / 5 miles). Alternatively, it’s around a 10km ride to Silsden via the canal. Here you’ll find a number of independent shops, bars and restaurants.
The Yorkshire Dales Cycleway is designed to start and finish in Skipton. This 210km (130 mile) circular route goes through most of the major dales in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
For more information on cycling in the local area 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.
You can also use Google Maps to plan your journey by bike, simply click the button below and select the bike icon.
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic 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.