Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Boroughbridge.
In the immediate vicinity of Milby Grange Boroughbridge itself, as well as Langthorpe and Roecliffe, can be accessed in just a short bike ride. Further afield, a cycle ride to Ripon is around 11km and takes around 30 minutes.
Many of the local roads are rural in nature, and whilst the main routes can be busy, there are some great quieter scenic routes that can make a ride a little more leisurely.
National Cycle Network (NCN) Route 688 is also nearby and can be accessed from Roecliffe Lane 3 mins ride to the south. The route connects Milby Grange to locations such as Ripon to the northwest and Linton-on-Ouse and beyond to York to the southeast.
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 Boroughbridge.
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 choice for commuting. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our other guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.