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FunkyDunc as pointed out the biggest problem with commuting into Leeds it's pointless having some great riding on your doorstep if you're stuck in traffic for hours
I work mostly in Leeds and live just outside Huddersfield, out towards Holmfirth. The commute into Leeds is tolerable if you can be flexible in your hours. There's plenty of riding from my front door, and it's a short drive over to Dark Peak. Some serious road climbs round here if you're that way inclined (soon to be featured on the Tour de France). When my tenancy's up for renewal I may look for something down the road in Meltham. Marsden would be great, but might be a bit of stretch for commuting.
North of the M62 (Hebden, etc) is also nice.
Pudsey, horsforth, etc are OK if you need to be close to Leeds, but if you want to live in the country side proper, rather than on the outskirts of a city, then you need to get a fair way from Leeds.
If you want hills then you need to be west of Leeds towards the Pennines.
If you're driving in and working normal office hours then it's a ball ache which ever way you're coming in. The M62 from Bradford, and the M1 from Wakefield are dire.
one good thing about cycling in leeds,
the A61 out of it heading to wakefield..... 😉
but on a serious note, cycling into leeds is no fun whatsoever, i do it every day.
if you live on or near the canal,it aint as bad.
Otley is great - good pubs, bike shops, bike clubs, great community feel etc. The ride into Leeds ain't bad to be honest if you're used to riding in rush hour. Riding from the door is limited but good if you look for the cheeky bits - that said you can do a decent 2hr loop taking in pretty much everything.
Working in LS11 and look at a house anywhere north/north-west..., hope you enjoy the commute.
Best thing would be to spend a week trying the commute from the various areas you're looking at.
Lived in Morley, worked in Leeds city centre for 10 years.