Burley In Wharfedale
Pump Track
Opening Saturday 30th May - 10:30AM - FOR GOOD!
It’s finally happening!
2018 was the year we first did a fact finding mission. We ran a petition to see how many people would be keen for a pump track in the area. In 24 hours, we had over 1000 signatures and comments, and that was more than enough in our books to get the ball well and truly rolling.
TWENTY TWENTY SIX
Fast forward through 7 years, a lot of meetings, site visits, red tape, blue tape, green tape, drainage hurdles, planning requirements, fundraising events and even more meetings and we’re so proud to say that we (with a huge amount of help from you) have ‘done it’ and a pump track will be coming to Burley In Wharfedale in spring/summer 2026.
£250,000 RAISED WITH A HUGE HELP FROM YOU!
OPENING MAY 30TH
That’s right! We’re launching on Saturday May 30th and will be cutting the ribbon and opening the track for good at 10:30am.
Following years of dedicated community fundraising and a very efficient construction by industry-leading track builders Velosolutions, the Burley-in-Wharfedale Pump Track is officially ready to welcome riders from this coming weekend. We’re very excited to invite the community to celebrate the grand opening of the track on Saturday, May 30th, marking the completion of this gold standard pump track.
We’ll be kicking off the launch event with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM at the Burley Recreation Ground (LS29 7DJ - right beside the existing basketball court). Immediately following the ceremony, the tracks will be declared open to the public to enjoy for good. So please come down and enjoy a day of celebrations, riding the tracks on and hanging out in what we hope will be another sunny day!
Launch Day Event Details
When: Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00 AM (Ribbon cutting at 10:30 AM).
Where: Burley-in-Wharfedale Recreation Grounds, LS29 7DJ. The pumptrack is located next to the basketball court.
What to Expect: First laps on the brand-new asphalt pump tracks (the big track and the beginner track)
Pizza: Knead & Feed
Burgers: Otley Burger Company
Coffee & Pastry: Blooms Coffee Truck
Ice Cream: Yorkshire Dales Ice cream
*Toilets on siteWho it’s for: Open to all ages and abilities. Everyone is encouraged to bring their bikes, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, or balance bikes.
***Access & Parking*** PLEASE READ
There is no on site parking, so it’s recommended that people ride/scoot/skate/walk to the track or use public transport to visit Burley. If driving to the event, parking is not permitted down York Place or Iron Row so please park elsewhere in the village and respect residents parking.
Our partners
Thanks to our great partners who’ve donated and supported the project so far. To date, £245,000 has come from Burley In Wharfedale Parish Council, Burley In Wharfedale Community Trust, Orbea Bicycles, PayDirt, Ilkley Cycling Club, Otley Cycling Club, Steel City Media, Humble Bikes, The Ilkley Round Table and The National Lottery.
