Why build a cycle route up a major hill?
We see the main commuter usage of this route being from Beeston, Hunslet and the surrounding areas to the city centre and Cross Green and Aire Valley Employment area. The route creates many other links other than the main radial route itself and most of these are in the relatively flat area north of Middleton Park. For those who do want to commute to Middleton, the park route offers an off-road alternative to Belle Isle Road or Dewsbury Road / Ring Road Beeston. It also provides an off road link between Middleton, South Leeds High School and the John Charles Centre for Sport. The route through the park and up the hill was also already in place and its use comes at no cost.
