Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Linkswood Park.
In the immediate vicinity of Linkswood Park, Dalton itself, as well as Thrybergh and East Herringthorpe, can be accessed in just a short bike ride. Clifton Park is less than 10 minutes away by bike and is a great place to play, relax and explore the parks, garden and museum.
Slightly further afield, a cycle ride to Rotherham is around 3.5km and takes just over 10 minutes, whilst a trip to Meadowhall is around 8.5km and takes around 30 minutes by bike.
National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 6 is nearby and can be accessed from Dalton Lane, just a 10 minute cycle from Linkswood Park. Route 6 is a 407-mile route running from London all the way to the Lake District. Locally, route 6 connects to Worksop and provides a mainly traffic-free route into Sheffield centre.
There are also a number of designated cycle routes in the vicinity of Linkswood Park; you can see cycle maps of the local area and county on our useful cycling guide 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.
Cycle Streets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
In addition to online route planners there are also a range of cycle maps available – check out our useful guides and resources for cycling in and around Rotherham.
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.