National Cycle Network


 

The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes that cover most of the mainland United Kingdom and some of the isles of Scotland. The routes are chosen to minimise contact with normal traffic, for example by using: former pedestrian routes; disused railways; very minor roads; canal towpaths; or traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities. The National Cycle Network was created by the charity Sustrans (Sustainable Transport), and aided by a £42.5 million National Lottery grant. The goal was to create 5,000 miles of cycle routes by 2000. This was achieved, and a new goal was then set to double that to 10,000 miles by 2005. August 2005 saw the completion of those 10,000 miles.

Related Topics:
Cycle - United Kingdom - Scotland - Railway - Sustrans - Mile - 2000 - 2005

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The network is comprehensively signposted using a white bicycle symbol on a blue background, and the NCN route number in white in a red inset box. There are also a number of regional routes, facilitating the expansion of the network to smaller towns and cities with ten designated regions. Regional routes are indicated with white numbers on a blue background. The system is based on that used by the Danish Cycle Network.

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The main national routes are:

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