A new purpose-built pump track in Pateley Bridge has been given the green light.

Pump tracks consist of curved rises and dips that riders navigate by shifting their body weight rather than relying solely on pedalling.

Pateley resident Will Askew proposed the idea to Pateley Bridge Town Council in 2023 to encourage cycling and give young people a place to exercise and socialise.

The pump track at Millennium Green will replace the existing BMX track with an asphalt surfaced-facility suitable for bikes, scooters and skateboards.

Pateley Bridge Town Council applied to North Yorkshire Council in September. Now, the proposal has been approved.

A design statement submitted with the planning application said the track would be around 110 metres to 120 metres long.

Straights would be at least two metres wide.

The clockwise circuit will feature a range of banked corners, known as berms, and rollers, with lower and more gradual features designed to allow less experienced users to build up their skills safely.

Tabletop jumps and more challenging features will allow experienced riders to progress, while the design includes a dedicated hard-standing collection area which would double as the start and finish point and provide somewhere for riders to rest and watch others.

The project has been developed by Pateley Bridge Town Council and North Yorkshire Sport.

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and Sport England’s Movement Fund provided £65,847 for the scheme.