Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Netherwood.
The local amenities in Darfield can be easily accessed by bike, and are less than 5 minutes from Netherwood, which when considering traffic and the time it can take to park, it may be quicker than a journey by car! In and around Darfield you’ll find a primary school, pubs, restaurants and cafes, a Co-op and other retailers, as well as a post office.
Netherwood is located around ten minutes by bike from Route 62 and Route 67 of the National Cycle Network, offering a scenic off-road routes for a leisurely cycle.
Route 62 connects Fleetwood in Lancashire with Selby in North Yorkshire. In the local area, it forms parts of the Trans Pennine Trail and is predominantly traffic free. It runs broadly east / west and is almost entirely off road until Penistone to the west and Bentley, in Docnaster, to the east.
Route 67 primarily runs between Chesterfield and Leeds. It also makes up a large part of the Trans Pennine Trail in this area. The route can be accessed from Netherwood Country Park and is almost entirely traffic free to the north, for connection with Barnsley and Wakefield. To the south, the route connects with Sheffield, and has some sections of on-road cycling.
For more information on cycling locally 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.
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic for many people became 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.