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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2015. Cartography © Sustrans FourPoint Mapping. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. copyright and database right 2015. Cartography © Sustrans FourPoint Mapping. Survey data © Crown Contains Ordnance Photography: ©Shekkyx / CC BY 4.0 https://flic.kr/p/cjYUDm 0 8 3 6 B Dirk Hill Dirk Bankfoot Bradford City Park to Bowling STAGE 10 Park (Big Red Bridge Route) overview map Bradford City Park Bradford City Park to Bowling Park 4 mile return to Bowling Park journey (2 miles each way). Approximately 2 hours. This short route takes you between two of Bradford’s best open spaces, travelling over the iconic Big Red Bridge on the way. l Start at City Park, which is a fantastic six-acre park home to the largest man-made water feature in any UK city. l The route travels uphill along traffic free cycle paths and over the busy Manchester Road using the newly- installed, iconic Big Red Bridge which was commissioned by Sustrans, using funding from the BIG lottery. l The route finishes at Bowling Park, which is the perfect place to relax, explore and have a picnic. A large and leafy park, it has great views over the city centre, a free pitch and putt course and designated play area. The Slow Tour is a guide to 21 of the best cycle routes across Yorkshire on the National Cycle Network. l You can cross Bowling Hall Road to the north east of th The routes have something for everyone, whether you are a the park and visit 14 -century Bolling Hall which is now a family, new to cycling or a regular cyclist. You can take public museum. transport to the start of most routes and hire bikes there too. l Once you have enjoyed Bowling Park, retrace your l journey back to City Park. Tourist attractions heritage sites cafés and pubs l picnic spots l canals museums l playgrounds l artwork Big Red Bridge Route If you like this route, try out the other 20. Download your free maps at www.sustrans.org.uk/slowtourofyorkshire Enjoy a great cycling day out... Bradford City Park to Bowling Park (Red Bridge Route) is part of Route 66 of the National Cycle Network at your own pace !
The iconic Big Red Bridge
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