Full route revealed for 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ in Leeds
October 22, 2026Leeds to host start of stage one on 30 July 2027
Leeds will host the Grand Départ of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, marking the first time the women’s professional cycle race will start in Britain. The full route through the city has now been published, detailing the streets and communities that will be part of the event on 30 July 2027.
Route details through Leeds
The race will begin on The Headrow in Leeds city centre, with riders completing a partial loop including Boar Lane, Infirmary Street and Westgate. From there, the cyclists will head north via Woodhouse Lane, Hyde Park Corner and Otley Road into Headingley.
After Headingley, the route continues west along North Lane and Kirkstall Lane, crossing the River Aire at Bridge Road in Kirkstall. The course then passes through Bramley on Broad Lane, Waterloo Lane, Lower Town Street and Henconner Lane.
Further sections include:
- Butt Lane between Pudsey Road near Farnley Reservoir and Tong Road at Farnley
- Whitehall Road from Back Lane at New Farnley to Drighlington
From Drighlington, the riders will cross into Kirklees before heading over the Pennines towards Manchester, where stage one will continue.
Community impact and preparations
Leeds City Council is working with event organisers to keep residents and businesses informed about road closures and traffic management measures required on the day. A letter drop to properties near the route is planned, alongside an online engagement session. Residents can also sign up for Leeds-specific updates through the Visit Leeds website.
Significance of the event
The 2027 Grand Départ will make Leeds the first city outside mainland Europe to host the start of stage one for both the men’s and women’s Tour de France. The men’s race will also visit the UK in July 2027, with stages in Edinburgh, Carlisle, Liverpool and Cardiff.
Leeds previously hosted the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014, attracting around 230,000 spectators in the city centre and millions more along the Yorkshire route.
Further stages and information
- Stage two on 31 July will run from Manchester to Sheffield
- Stage three on 1 August will finish in London
More information about the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départ can be found at letourgb.com.
