Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Wolds View.
From Wolds View a cycle ride into Driffield town centre will take just 7-minutes, whilst it only takes a few minutes more to reach the train station. When you consider the time it can take to park, that is probably quicker than a journey by car. The route into Driffield from Wolds View is along a marked on-road cycle lane, helping to maximise safety for cyclists.
Those wishing to venture out a little further can benefit from some mainly flat and lightly trafficked country roads, making cycling an attractive leisure option. A ride to the coast will take around an hour at an average pace, as will a ride to Beverley.
The famous Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route, which takes in NCN 1 and NCN 66, passes Wolds View along Bridlington Road. This circular route around the rolling chalklands hills of the Yorkshire Wolds takes in historic Beverley, passing through market towns, small villages and seaside Bridlington.
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.
CycleStreets is a hnady website that 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.