Kirklees Together

You are invited to a fun-filled day of activity for all ages and abilities at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury. Come along on Sunday 28 September between 10am and 3pm and get pedalling!

The ‘Go Active’ event is being organised by Walk, Wheel, Ride Kirklees who will be bringing along a range of bicycles for everyone to try out.

There is no charge to attend, and all activities are free too, although some activities will need to be booked in advance. Helmets will be provided where needed.

What’s on?

The event has been designed to be inclusive to people of all ages and abilities – wheelchair bikes are on offer to try alongside e-bikes, trikes, hand cycles, tandems, and a variety of other modes of travel.

Children’s activities

Children will have the chance to try out balance bikes and trikes, and experienced coaches will be on hand to help them learn to ride and improve their confidence.

Book your e-bike ride

For those wanting to cycle but with some help up the hills, you can book onto an e-bike test ride with EPIKS. There will also be a range of e-cargo bikes, which are ideal for parents or for those who need to transport goods.

Register your bike to prevent theft

You can also bring along your own bike to get it registered with the Bike Register to prevent theft and make it easier to find your bike if it’s stolen. The Neighbourhood Policing Team will be around between 10am and 2pm to register your bike for free and apply a personalised barcode.

What’s the event about?

Walk, Wheel, Ride was set up by Environmental Projects in Kirklees with the mission to get more people, walking, wheeling (using a wheelchair or mobility aid) and cycling in Kirklees. Their active travel hubs in Huddersfield, the Holme Valley and Batley and Spen are a place where residents can discover the different new, lower-carbon ways of getting about.

Councillor Beverley Addy, Cabinet Member for Public Health said:

“I love to see events like this, especially when they are taking place in the heart of communities like our fantastic parks. What a brilliant example of communities thriving, with local organisations working alongside the council to help people change their lives for the better.

“I know it is going to be a great day out – it is also an opportunity for people of all ages to try out new modes of transport and think about how it might work for them. I hope to see you there!

“It is the simple things we take for granted, but walking or cycling for part of your journey might give you the chance to be closer to nature, de-stress for the day, or get some gentle exercise which we know does us all the world of good.”

Beth Lomas, Active Travel Manager at Environmental Projects in Kirklees said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to try out some fun, free activities in the beautiful setting of the park.

“Here at EPIKS we want to make walking, wheeling and cycling accessible to everyone and encourage people to have a go no matter your age or experience. All activities are free, under instruction and helmets provided where needed. Staff will be on hand to provide information and answer any questions you might have about all modes of active travel. So come along and have a go!”

Getting to Crow Nest Park

Where possible, think about walking, wheeling, or cycling to the park. Getting our steps in is a great way to look after our mental wellbeing and our physical health.

If you’re a bit further away and would rather get public transport, try out the West Yorkshire journey planner.

There are also plenty of parking options at the park and nearby.