Published mountain bike route maps and route guides. Find the perfect place to walk, cycle and enjoy the outdoors. Lancashire cycle route maps and guide books bike ride maps. Lancaster and preston have some reasonable utilitycycling routes, and prestons 21mile guild wheel route orbits the city on quiet roads and cycle paths, both a utility and leisure route. Cycling in the ribble valley cycling in the ribble. Ncn regional route 90 lancashire cycleway northern loop. Apr 03, 2015 one of the national cycle networks earliest routes, this is a gentle ride across the flat and fertile farmland of north yorkshire for most of the way. A preston cyclist has called for a rethink of cycling safety measures in lancashire luke bosman, who chairs the garstang cycling club, said that basic cycle lanes are not always the answer to the risks faced by riders. Mountain biking the pennine bridleway lancashire and the yorkshire dales by keith bradbury. There are an increasing number of traffic free family friendly cycle routes in greater manchester to allow you to get out cycling with your kids.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides more kinetic energy warmer colors. It covers the lancashire area of the north west region of england including preston. Get to the parts of the coast and countryside that are not accessible by car and explore the 22 miles of coast, experience some stunning scenery, rolling dunes and blow the cobwebs away. This area map shows the national cycle network and local routes in this area. However, the opportunity to include cycle away on the cycling uk website now means that information can be kept more up to date, and therefore be a more valuable resource.
Are you an experienced road rider, a competent mountain biker or an occasional cyclist looking for a pleasant trundle. The ashton trail is an offroad cycle and pedestrian route from ashtonunderlyne that heads north to park bridge, along the national cycle route number 66. This route is based on data from openstreetmap, a world map that you can edit. North west england by dorian speakman and colin speakman 2001, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
For the road rider, the southern loop of the signed lancashire cycleway regional route 91 passes through holcombe brook for mountain bikers, bury has its own trail at philips park in prestwich. Guidebook to the way of the roses, a 170mile coasttocoast cycle route across. Free cycle to work commuting classes people in lancashire who are thinking about cycling to work or even just taking up cycling are being invited to sign up to a two hour tailored course where they will be able to brush up on their cycling skills. The lancashire sustrans cycle map and the cicerone lancashire cycleway guide book. This guidebook presents the lancashire cycleway in 11 stages of 16. Ride along our traffic free routes, seaside promenades and canal towpaths.
Lancs southern loop route 91 a bike ride in west lancashire. The citys riverside and canal provide the framework of lancasters. With new routes like the guild wheel and 20 mph speed. For cycle maps across lancashire go to lancashire county council cycling maps. Cycle rides in west lancashire download cycle rides in west lancashire pdf 2. Maps are available on campus from the travel stands in the i, harrington foyer and the su. The county also posseses some beautiful coastal scenery and has the advantage of being largely flat. The fylde is a coastal plain in western lancashire.
Online cycle planner an online cycle route tool is available to help you plan your cycling journeys. Lancashire also has a thriving club cycling scene, with cafes aplenty. Bicycle user group university of central lancashire. A guidebook to the lancashire cycleway, a figureofeight shaped route that visits morecambe bay, the bowland fells and the west pennine.
Top 10 trafficfree cycle rides in the uk travel the guardian. Clieves hill and plex moss from southport arriving by train at ainsdale station, start the route at point b on the map, the route will take you out to enjoy the fantastic views from clieves hill on a clear. The pennine cycleway is a sustranssponsored route in the pennines range in northern england, an area often called the backbone of england. There are lots of cycling routes in west lancashire so why not combine cycling with seeing some of the wonderful sites we have to offer.
The national cycle network is a great way to find trafficfree routes and quiet lanes. Ordnance survey, sustrans, goldeneye and harvey cycle maps for cornwall, devon, somerset, dorset, wiltshire, bristol and gloucestershire. Cycling uks unique guide to published cycle routes cycling uks unique guide to all the published cycle routes in the british isles, whether on or offroad. The lancashire cycleway mainly follows minor roads and takes you through a host of different landscapes from the rugged bowland hills and west pennine moors to the rich pastures of the fylde plain and the outstanding coastal scenery at silverdale. Four of the best family cycle routes in the uk bikeradar. View, print and download the cycle route ncn route nr 90 lancashire cycleway northern loop from vanrotterdam 129 mi.
Come and explore our spectacular coastline on our brand new, family friendly bay cycle way route, running from walney near barrow to glasson dock near lancaster. Family cycle routes in lancashire young children will love the flat coastal and canal routes, while older kids will enjoy mountain biking. Cycle routes in north west lands end to john ogroats to off road route submitted by stewart black lands end john ogroats off road route 21 days south to north based upon james spencer and david broddle route by stewart black, 2010 background this route is entirely indebted to james spencers route, and the encouragement. Preston, lancashire did you know that there are now over 75 km of traffic free cycle paths in preston and south ribble. Cycling routes in west lancs visit sefton and west lancs. Cycle maintenance training engaging and trainee led bike maintenance courses available throughout lancashire. Find places to ride and information about them everywhere in the country whether you are looking for easy cycling routes on the isle of wight or challenging mountain bike. Gisburn forest cycleway gisburn is the largest forest in lancashire and is managed by forest enterprise. A code for planning, designing and maintaining roads and tracks for cyclists. Morecambe, lancashire to bridlington, east riding of.
Outside the borough but not far away are mary townley loop of the. There are lots of cycling routes in west lancashire so why not combine cycling with seeing some of the wonderful sites we have to offer clieves hill and plex moss from southport arriving by train at ainsdale station, start the route at point b on the map, the route will take you out to enjoy the fantastic views from clieves hill on a clear day, and is approximately 37. Top 10 cycle routes the best way to see much of southport and the wider area is by bike. Ncn route nr 90 lancashire cycleway northern loop cycle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cycle aways list of routes, maps and resources for lancashire. Also known as the wild flower route, the liverpool loop line follows. Sustrans founder john grimshaw calls it the best national cycle network route of. Blackpool halfords cycle shop, lancashire, england cycle. An 8 mile cycle route which takes you from the busy lancashire town of wigan along mainly b roads and quiet suburb roads to the carr mill lake.
Accrington cycling guide with maps and routes cycle. Lancashire cycle route maps and guide books including. Sustrans is committed to fundraising in a way which is legal, open, honest and respectful. Top 10 trafficfree cycle rides in the uk travel the. Uk cycle maps and guide books by area england scotland. Sustrans is a registered charity in england and wales number 326550 and scotland sc039263 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england no 1797726 at 2 cathedral square, bristol, bs1 5dd. The trail is well served by public transport and is trafficfree. The national cycle network is a ukwide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. This is in the series of pocket sized, folded maps to the national cycle network which include clearly mapped onroad and trafficfree paths, easy to read contours and detailed town insets. One of our favourite cycle routes in lancashire is the ribble valley villages route, a delightful cycle tour of the ribble valleys beautiful and picturesque villages. For planning cycle journeys go to bug cycle code cyclist profiles. Family cycle routes in lancashire are plentiful, and there is no doubt that this is a beautiful and varied county. Lancaster with morecambe is one of the original cycling demonstration towns, getting its status in 2005 and with it a host of improvements in terms of cycle routes, parking and other facilities.
Dozens of family, road and utility routes across the county, canal paths and mountain bike trails. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. This familyfriendly, mostly flat cycle path stretches for miles from halewood to aintree. Longdistance cycle routes include the devon coast to coast guide book from excellent books and the sustrans map. With new routes like the guild wheel and 20 mph speed limits it is becoming more attractive to get around the area by bicycle. Cycling in east lancashire blackburn with darwen connect. Comment on other routes that you have tried, give them a rating and help others decide where to cycle. Cycling has an important role in the countys transport system. Parts were once dug for peat, and it is the western part of an area formerly known as amounderness. Lancashire cycleway cycling guidebook cicerone press. Cycling in the ribble valley cycling in the ribble valley.
Written by nick cotton, the book includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Lancashire mountain bike, ebike, hike, trail running trails. Ordnance survey have a tour map of cumbria showing cycle routes, while sustrans have a lake district and south cumbria map and a north cumbria map, both in their pocket maps range. Lancashire cycle map including the pennine way, the way of the roses, bay. Lancashire county council is proud to claim the ride along the promenade as the uks longest seafront cycle route. Since then information has continued to be collated, but not widely published as the information was continually changing. Transport for greater manchester also publishes a series of cycle maps for bury showing cycling facilities on roads and a network of advisory routes for getting around. Did you know that there are now over 75 km of traffic free cycle paths in preston and south ribble.
Family cycle routes in greater manchester, oldham, tameside. The lancashire cycleway guide book, cicerone lancashire cycleway guide book, cicerone comprising two distinct loops that intersect at whalley in the ribble valley, the 425km 265 mile lancashire cycleway showcases the idyllic scenery of englands historic red rose county. Cycling into railway history a self guide leaflet exploring rail history and other historical features from witton country park to clitheroe. To manchester, ramsbottom, rishton, blackburn, preston, morecambe, carnforth, kendal, windermere and ambleside. Ncn regional route 90 lancashire cycleway northern loop 90 route from openstreetmap. From the flat coastal plains of the fylde through to the rolling bowland fell, lancashire offers wonderful cycling opportunities for all the family.
From a gentle cycle on the flat to the challenging coast to coast route, you can take your pick in lancashire. Weve made it easy for you to filter our routes by region, distance and whether theyre trafficfree. Feb 16, 2017 this guidebook presents the lancashire cycleway in 11 stages of 16. Download connecting east lancashire cycling app a cycling app has been launched to let people discover the fantastic cycling and walking routes across east lancashire and is free to download. The latest news and information from the council, straight to your inbox, every month.
The citys riverside and canal provide the framework of lancasters cycle routes, with the iconic millennium bridge the keystone. Blackpool halfords details including location, products and address. To ashbourne, buxton, halifax, hebden bridge, burnley, barnoldswick, sedbergh, appleby in westmorland and berwickupontweed. Here are six of the best cycle routes in north west england to get you inspired for a ride. Cycling strategy a cycling strategy was developed and adopted by the council. Preston cyclist criticises disappearing cycle lanes and. The lancashire cycleway comprises two circular routes which meet in the village of whalley in the ribble valley. The route passes through the counties of derbyshire, west yorkshire, lancashire, north yorkshire, cumbria and northumberland. This is a list of recreational cycle routes in england the alban way, hertfordshire. Lake district mountain biking, essential trails book of mtb routes by richard staton and. Or, if you want to make up your own routes download the boroughwide cycle map.
Background cycle away was published in 1992, then again in 1996. This is a list of recreational cycle routes in england. Add your own routes using the new cycle route planner. Explore our outstanding scenery from the rugged bowland fells and pennine hills to the flat coastal plain. I am delighted to see the publication of lancashire the cyclists county. To ashbourne, buxton, halifax, hebden bridge, burnley, barnoldswick, sedbergh, applebyinwestmorland and berwickupontweed. The name fylde is of scandinavian origin, meaning field. Lancaster cycling guide with maps and routes cycle. One of the national cycle networks earliest routes, this is a gentle ride across the flat and fertile farmland of north yorkshire for most of the way. Blackpool to fleetwood ncn 62 ribble valley cycle map cycling events in lancashire.