Two workshops are being held to help local businesses prepare for a new cycle route which will pass through the area.

The Way of the Roses is an 180-mile route being developed by a partnership of organisations led by cycling charity Sustrans and is due to open in June.

It will run from Morecambe to Bridlington and will pass through Low and High Bentham, Clapham, Austwick, Settle, Airton and Appletreewick.

The workshops, hosted by Craven District Council, will take place at Bentham Town Hall on Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and at Victoria Hall, Settle, on Wednesday February 3 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

District councillor Richard Foster, lead member for developing and strengthening Craven’s economy, said: “Sustrans cycle routes are incredibly popular and this new route should bring many more tourists into Craven. Users of the route will require all sorts of facilities such as accommodation refreshments, cycle store, cycle hire/repairs, luggage transfer, etc.

“The workshops give local businesses the chance to hear about how they could make the most of the new route.”

For information or to book a place, call Lynn Whitaker on 01756 747629, or email lwhitaker@cravendc.gov.uk.