SALISBURY Southampton Romsey Mottisfont Abbey Eastleigh Warminster Frome Radstock Bath Stonehenge Amesbury Marlborough Avebury Chisledon Swindon Cricklade Cirencester Minchinhampton Stonehouse Gloucester Other Leisure Routes The Wiltshire Cycleway In 1984 Wiltshire County Council developed the Wiltshire Cycleway, a circular route that takes in some of the county’s most spectacular scenery. There are six circular routes offered, ranging from 70 to 160 miles in length for the more adventurous. These link with off-road and shorter cycling routes. From Salisbury, a 69-mile circular route can be followed taking in rural country lanes to the west, towards Shaftesbury, Mere and Warminster. There are many attractive places to stay and visit along the route. Maps of the route can be obtained by contacting: [email protected] or telephone 01722 434 581 Is a short family-friendly circular ride along part of the River Avon valley and around the eastern edge of the city. It takes in Salisbury Cathedral, Five Rivers Leisure Centre, the Old Sarum ancient monument and various local schools, colleges, shops and pubs.The route can be done in either direction, and is designed so that families can start and finish the ride from their doorstep. The route uses traffic-free cycle tracks, off-road paths, 20mph traffic-calmed streets and quiet residential roads, and are suitable for children cyclists. The majority of the route is relatively flat, with a climb from Stratford-sub-Castle to Old Sarum and from Bishopdown to Castle Hill. There are plenty of attractions to stop off at and visit, and open spaces to spend time enjoying together as a family. The Golden Way can also serve as a commuter route into the city centre for less experienced cyclists, or for children as part of safe routes to their school. Coming soon! • Route signage along the Golden Way • A leaflet showing the route and how it fits in to other cycle routes Wiltshire County Council Wiltshire County Council is a highways authority and is ultimately responsible for changes to all roads in the Salisbury area. It is also responsible for cycle policy outside of Salisbury and Wilton. It is also responsible for the maintenance of major roads in the Salisbury area, apart for the A36 which is currently managed by the Highways Agency. Environmental Services Department County Hall, Bythesea Road Trowbridge, BA14 8JD Cycling Policy/Wiltshire Cycleway ..................01225 741 3481 Road Safety (including Cycle Proficiency Courses) ............01225 701 970 Travelwise ....................................................................01225 741 3388 Highway Maintenance CLARENCE line To report road surface, pavement, street light, traffic signal or drain cover problems that are a hazard to cyclists, e-mail [email protected] or call: 0800 23 23 23 Salisbury Cycle Liaison Panel Salisbury Cycle Liaison Panel (CLP) is a partnership group involving the Joint Transportation Team, Wiltshire County Council, and members of COGS. It meets six times a year to discuss planned improvements, development of new cycle routes and cycle promotion. The CLP has worked together to produce this map. Cycling on the Web www.bikeforall.net The national cycling web portal www.ctc.org.uk Cycle Touring Club – the national organisation for dedicated cyclists www.nationalcyclingstrategy.org.uk National Cycling Strategy Board. For advice, guidance and information on a whole range of cycling issues for individuals, families, schools and businesses. www.visitsalisburyuk.com Salisbury Tourism Partnership site for information on where to stay and what to do in the city visit this website or telephone 01722 334 956 Cycling in Salisbury is Easy Improve your health and fitness, save money and beat congestion whilst helping the environment - see for yourself how easy it is to get around in Salisbury by bike. This second edition of the Salisbury Cycle map shows the growing network of cycle routes across the City. The city-centre-wide 20mph speed limit improves conditions for cyclists around the central area, and most key destinations have cycle parking available. This map aims to help show pupils suitable routes to take to and from school. 1 - Cycle your way to health and fitness Salisbury and its surrounding countryside offers the perfect setting for a leisurely family day out perhaps to visit one of the numerous local attractions in the area, or a longer distance ride. Just 20-30 minutes of regular cycling a day can keep your weight under control and your heart healthy. Cycling can help children develop their independence and self reliance. 2 - Cycle your way to a healthy bank balance Using a bike for local journeys to pop to the shops, travel to work, school or college is a great way of saving money. The average household spends 35% of its budget on transport costs. 3 - Cycle your way to beat congestion No one enjoys wasting time sat in queuing traffic. Congestion leads to bad air quality through pollution. Cyclists make better use of available road space than cars and are allowed to use many routes and links that avoid congestion hotspots. CYCLING - it’s * Healthy * Free * Convenient * Easy * Fun * Fast * Enjoyable * Improves Independence Cycle Parking There are almost 400 cycle parking stands in Salisbury City Centre. Most are covered by CCTV. The inset map of the city centre shows their location and number of spaces. Public Transport There is generous provision of cycle parking at Salisbury Railway Station and at the Bus Station by Rollestone Street. Trains All South West Trains services and most Wessex Trains services from Salisbury to all destinations have limited space for conveying cycles. Bikes can be carried at all times if a free advance cycle reservation is made. Cycle Reservations can be made at your local station. Folding cycles that can be folded to a size where they can fit on luggage racks may be carried at all times without the need for reservations. For more information visit: www.wessextrains.co.uk www.swtrains.co.uk Useful Contacts to help you Cycle Opportunities Group for Salisbury COGS is a local group set up in 1994 with the aim of promoting cycling as a mode of travel and developing cycle routes in Salisbury District. As well as running a programme of regular leisure rides catering for all abilities, this group also is involved in supporting cycle training, helping those returning to cycling to gain confidence, National Bike Week events and participating on the Salisbury Cycle Liaison Panel. For more information on the benefits of being a member, contact: Gill Anlezark on 01722 325 608 E-mail: [email protected] or visit their website at: www.cogsbike.org.uk Salisbury Joint Transportation Team Salisbury Joint Transportation Team is a partnership of Salisbury District Council and Wiltshire County Council, set up to implement the Salisbury Transport Plan.This includes the Salisbury Cycling Strategy and implementing cycling improvements within Salisbury and Wilton. To suggest improvements to cycle routes, new routes or places that need cycle parking, contact the Team at: [email protected] or telephone: 01722 434 581 Footpaths Please walk your cycle on footpaths Traffic Calming Take care near road humps and narrowings which are designed to slow traffic. No right (or left) turn Do not turn right (or left) One way Only travel in the direction shown on the sign No entry This applies to all vehicles, including cycles No cycling Cycling is not permitted where you see this sign Except cycles Used to show that a road sign does not apply to cycles Pedestrian Zone Please walk your cycle during the times indicated on the signs Shared Use When sharing with pedestrians take extra care especially when passing children, elderly or disabled people. Use a bell to warn of your approach. No motor vehicles Cyclists are permitted but take care because other traffic may not expect you. No through road, except cycles A road closed to other traffic but which cyclists can use Zebra Crossing Give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, please walk with your cycle to cross the road Lights At night you must have steady (not flashing) front and rear lights lit, a red rear reflector and pedal reflectors Roundabouts Be careful at roundabouts, give way to traffic from the right and signal to tell other road users where you are going Traffic Lights You must stop when traffic lights are red. Some junctions have advanced stop lines so that cyclists can pull ahead of other traffic Cycle parking Use cycle stands whenever they are available, use a good lock and attach your bicycle to something solid, do not leave it where it will obstruct other road users Footways (Pavements) Please walk your cycle on a pavement alongside a road (if it has been converted to a cycle track the signs will tell you) Toucan Crossing Signals that have been designed for use by cyclists as well as pedestrians. You can cycle across them Cycle Tracks These are off-carriageway routes with separate sections for cyclists and pedestrians Cycle direction sign This shows a recommended cycle route, the red number is a national route, the blue number is a local route City centre 5 7 Bus Lanes Lanes on road for use by buses and cyclists only. Be careful when you overtake buses Pelican Crossing Stop when the light is red, if you want to use it to cross the road you must dismount Clothing Consider wearing a cycle helmet, light-coloured clothing during the day and reflective clothing at night to help others to see you Parked Cars Look out for parked vehicles and for doors opening in your path Cycle Lanes Mandatory cycle lanes are marked with a solid white line, other traffic should keep out of these. Advisory cycle lanes are marked with a broken white line, keep within the lane wherever possible The District Council is grateful to Oxfordshire County Council for permission to use this illustration The National Cycle Network Sustrans is an independent sustainable transport charity. It is co-ordinating the construction of the National Cycle Network (NCN) which will eventually comprise around 10,000 miles of safe, attractive and high-quality routes for cyclists. These comprise traffic-free routes and traffic-calmed and minor roads. More than 8,000 miles are now open for use throughout the UK. The NCN runs through urban areas and provides valuable routes into the countryside. The intention is that the network is to be completed by 2005, and will pass within 2 miles of half the country’s population. The NCN also aims to encourage increased levels of sustainable cycle tourism, attracting occasional cyclists to go for short day trips visiting places of interest along the route, or for those feeling a bit more adventurous, they spend several days cycling a whole route. Salisbury is fortunate to have many places of interest along the course of both NCN routes that pass through Salisbury, so see below for more details. NCN Route The proposed route runs between Salisbury and Gloucester via Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Avebury, Marlborough, Chiseldon, Swindon, Cirencester and Stroud. The route will follow the Avon Valley Cycle Path to Stratford-sub-Castle, on past the Old Sarum Monument, then up the lightly-trafficked lane up the Woodford Valley to Stonehenge. Local residents can use NCN 45 to make a day trip to Stonehenge. Salisbury Joint Transportation Team is working with Sustrans on their implementation of both routes through the Salisbury and Wilton built up area so that they utilise and fit into existing urban cycle routes where possible. Wiltshire County Council is working with Sustrans towards completion of these routes outside the Salisbury area. The proposed routes are shown on the main map. 45 NCN Route The proposed route runs between Bristol and Southampton via Bath, Radstock, Frome, Warminster, Wilton, Salisbury, Alderbury, West Dean and North Baddesley. The route through Salisbury when complete will provide a cycle route on new shared-use paths between Alderbury and the City Centre, and a safe route between Wilton and the City Centre via Netherhampton and Town Path is proposed. NCN 24 continues to Warminster via the minor road from Wilton along the attractive Wylye Valley. Local residents will also be able to use NCN 24 to travel east for a visit to the historic Mottisfont Abbey near West Dean, just over the Hampshire border. 24 For more details contact Sustrans, 2 Cathedral Square, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5DD. Tel: 0117 926 8893 Website: www.sustrans.org.uk The healthy environmentally friendly way to get around Salisbury and WILTOn CYCLE MAP Salisbury Tourist Information Centre For more information on cycle routes around Salisbury and south Wiltshire, contact: Salisbury Tourist Information Centre Fish Row, Salisbury, SP1 1EJ Tel: +44 (0) 1722 334956 Email: [email protected] Salisbury Tourist Information Centre also offers a wide range of other services – for visitors and those who live in the area: help with UK holidays, a glorious gift shop, theatre and event tickets, travel information and booking service and tickets for guided walks. This map was produced as a partnership between Whether you’re visiting for the weekend, enjoying a day out, commuting to work or on a shopping trip, this map will help you plan your journey. PURN 0768/01 Printed and produced by Pindar Graphics 01296 390100 www.pindar.com/graphics