News
Stay up to date with the latest walking, cycling, and wheeling news in Kirklees. From community stories and project updates to tips and advice, this is your go-to place for everything happening in the world of active travel. Whether it’s new routes, accessibility improvements, or inspiring local initiatives, you’ll find it all here.
Looking for upcoming walks, rides, and events? Check out our events page to see what’s coming up.
Building Skills, Confidence and Connections – A Wheelchair Skills Adventure!
This spring, EPIKS teamed up with the brilliant team at Experience Community to run a four-week wheelchair skills course in Holmfirth – and it was a hit! Led by expert instructors with lived experience, the course gave wheelchair users the chance to boost their skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive and fun environment. What…
Summer of Active Travel Events
Join us for a jam packed summer of Walk Wheel Ride events in Kirklees! In 2025, the Walk Wheel Ride team is turning up the energy across Kirklees with a packed programme of fun, free and inclusive events for all ages! From bustling town centres to gorgeous green spaces, our events are the place to…
Summer Giveaway
This summer, Walk Wheel Ride is excited to launch our Big Summer Giveaway – and we want YOU to get involved! We’re inviting everyone to take part in our Commonplace Consultation – a chance to share your views, shape the future of local spaces, and be in with a chance to win a brand-new Bickerton…
Batley and Spen Valley Community Active Travel Hub Officially Launched
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Batley and Spen Valley Community Active Travel Hub — and we’re thrilled to say our launch event was a fantastic success! A huge thank you to everyone who came down to Market Place in Batley at the weekend to show their support, take part in activities,…
Help Shape the Future of Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling in Kirklees
We’re excited to launch a new interactive tool on our Walk Wheel Ride website, in partnership with Commonplace, to better understand how people travel around Huddersfield. This initiative is all about making it easier, safer, and more accessible for people to walk, wheel, and cycle—whether for commuting, errands, or leisure. We know that many people…
Walk Wheel Ride E-Bike Roadshow: 2024 Highlights
In 2024, Walk Wheel Ride brought the thrill and benefits of e-bikes to communities across Kirklees with our popular e-bike roadshow. From test rides to expert advice, hundreds of participants discovered how e-bikes can transform travel, improve health, and help achieve Net Zero goals. Where We’ve Been This year, our roadshow toured a variety of…
BBEST and Streetbikes team up for local schools
Meet the North Kirklees groups getting school kids on bikes.
A ride with… Chris Knight, Cycle Kirklees
Chris is the chair of Cycle Kirklees, the area’s cycle campaigning group. He kindly took us for a tour of his favourite local byways and bridleways.
Introduction to e-bikes at Marsden Walking Festival
Take an e-bike on a scenic loop of approx 3 miles with a qualified cycle instructor, who’ll show you how to get the most out of electric assistance.
Cycle path closures and diversions
There are currently some closures to popular cycle routes in Kirklees – please be aware if you’re planning a journey!