Useful Local Links

Useful links for getting active and travelling sustainably in West Yorkshire

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There’s plenty of support and inspiration available to help you make healthier, greener journeys across West Yorkshire. Here are some great starting points for each council area, as well as useful regional and national resources:

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West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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🚲 Active Travel Routes - cycling routes for the region

🥾 City Connect - Walking routes for the region

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Leeds

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🚲 Cycling Leeds – cycling routes, safety tips and community events
🥾 Leeds Walking Routes – a guide to local parks, trails and led walks
🚌 Connecting Leeds – info on the city’s transport strategy and sustainable travel improvements

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Bradford‍

🚲 Bradford Cycling Map – information on cycling  around the district
🥾 Visit Bradford - Walks – scenic and urban walking routes across the city and countryside
🚌 Bradford Clean Air Zone – support for cleaner travel choices across the district

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Kirklees

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🚲 Kirklees Active Travel – travel planning, cycling support and school travel advice
🥾 Walks in Kirklees – a great guide to local routes, health walks and trails
🚌 Metro – Kirklees Transport – bus, train and travel pass information

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Calderdale

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🚲 Calderdale Active Travel – infrastructure plans, cycling routes and travel maps
🥾 Visit Calderdale - Walks – inspiring walking trails through valleys, villages and moorland
🚌 Calderdale Bus and Train Info – everything you need for getting around by public transport

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Wakefield

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🚲 Cycling in Wakefield – trails, training and cycle hire
🥾 Walking in Wakefield – ideas for local health walks and group routes
🚌 Wakefield Transport – bus and rail travel across the district

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Regional and National Resources

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🗺 Travel West Yorkshire (WY Metro) – journey planning, ticketing, real-time updates and travel passes across the region
🚶 Living Streets – national charity promoting everyday walking
🚴 Sustrans – the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity and National Cycle Network custodian
🌍 Modeshift STARS – school and workplace travel planning for sustainable commuting

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