What is a Sustrans route?

What is a Sustrans route?

Sustrans is a United Kingdom walking and cycling charity, and the custodian of the National Cycle Network. Its flagship project is the National Cycle Network, which has created 12,763 miles (20,540 kilometres) of signed cycle routes throughout the UK including 5,273 mi (8,486 km) of traffic-free paths.

Can you walk on a national cycle route?

We’re excited to announce that walking and cycling paths on the National Cycle Network will now be available on the official Ordnance Survey map. In 2017, there were 410 million walking trips and 377 million cycling trips on the Network.

How many national cycle routes are there in the UK?

ten
There are ten main national routes. As of 2020 they are not all complete. Route 1: Dover – Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland. Running the length of the east coast and passing through London and Edinburgh.

Where does the Alban Way start?

The Alban Way is 61/2 miles long (about 40 minutes’ cycling or 3hours walking). It runs between Cottonmill Lane in St Albans and Wrestlers Bridge in Hatfield, providing a safe link between these two historic towns, with access to many amenities and facilities.

Who runs Sustrans?

Xavier Brice
Xavier Brice, Chief Executive As CEO, Xavier’s job is to get the best out of the fantastic team at Sustrans through his leadership of the Executive team.

Can you walk on a traffic free cycle route?

If you prefer traffic-free cycling routes, need a footpath that’s stile-free so you can walk with a pram or are looking for a route suitable for a wheelchair, former railway lines can be the ideal solution.

Is there a Sustrans app?

Sustran’s popular National Cycle Network app has now been released to android users following 50,000 dowloads from iPhone owners. The app also recommends routes for easy local travel as well as more long distance ones for leisure walks and rides. …

Can you cycle around Hatfield House?

Visitors are welcome to cycle to Hatfield House and use one of the bike racks to secure their bicycle whilst visiting the estate.

Where does the Alban Way end?

It runs from St Albans, close to St Albans Abbey railway station and the site of Roman Verulamium, through Fleetville and Smallford to Hatfield, ending close to Hatfield railway station.

When was Sustrans founded?

July 1977, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Who maintains the cycle paths in Scotland?

The National Cycle Network is a UK-wide collection of signed walking and cycling paths connecting Scotland’s cities, towns and countryside.

Who has right of way on a cycle path?

These paths can be used by pedestrians, cyclists, joggers and dog walkers. There are no lanes marked on the path and nobody has the right of way, so all users are equally responsible for their actions. As a cyclist it’s important that you keep your speed down and watch out for others.