Cycle network expansion in area

The new 500 metre section of path offers keyworkers the chance to travel to work away from traffic and for people to walk or cycle as part of daily exercise. Residents of the Redrow development at Newton Kyme can access the route via the recently refurbished Wharfe Bridge linking to National Cycle Network routes, including Thorp Arch Trading Estate to Wetherby (route 665).

The new funding comes as part of a £3 million boost from Highways England to Sustrans.

Rupert Douglas, Sustrans’ Network Development Manager in Yorkshire said: “This new link in Yorkshire’s National Cycle Network will allow more local people around Wetherby to easily access a traffic free path and make essential journeys for work or to help local residents stay healthy.

“Please do follow Government guidelines on social distancing and only exercise alone or with members of your household.

“Our research shows that people highly value the National Cycle Network as a healthy way to travel and would like better quality routes which are easily accessible for everyone.”

Timothy Munns, agent for the Patrizia Hanover Property Unit Trust which owns the Thorp Arch Estate, said: “We are delighted to provide the land to enable the completion of this section of Route 665 which will benefit both commuters to the Thorp Arch Estate from Newton Kyme, and the wider cycling community.”

National Cycle Route has 1,000 miles in Yorkshire.