Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Manor Farm.
Doncaster town centre is easily reached by bike from Manor Farm, where a range of shops, facilities and services can be accessed. A cycle ride into the town centre or to the train station will take around 20-minutes, whilst the Lakeside Shopping Outlet can be accessed in around 15-minutes by bike. When considering traffic and the time it takes to park that’s probably quicker than a journey by car! So why not make cycling part of your commute or wider journey?
As shown on the Doncaster Cycle Map, Manor Farm is surrounded by a combination of advisory cycle routes, traffic free paths and bridleways. This includes a traffic free cycle path which passes through the site, and over the M18 at the Seven Arches Bridge.
For more information on cycling in Doncaster 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.
Cycle Streets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling has always 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 benefits 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.