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Getting about by bike is fun and www..gov.uk friendly and Cycle Network comms: 4119 Welcome to Burnley Cycle Map. With a growing network of cycle routes, Burnley is becoming a great place to cycle. Geared up for the bike Plan your route with this map… Use quiet roads, the canal towpath or cycle paths to avoid the worst of the traffic. Padiham Greenway It’s quicker by bike… Ride down the Short journeys are often quicker and easier by bicycle. It is more flexible than public Greenway into Padiham. transport and can also be fun! The Greenway takes you along an old railway with outstanding views Make cycling part of your healthy of . There are links to Padiham Town lifestyle Centre, Leisure Centre and Memorial Park. You can use the Greenway to get to work at Altham, Simonstone and Shuttleworth Mead.

Leeds – Canal You can cycle along the canal from Hapton to . Ride past Burnley’s historic Weaver’s Triangle and over the Straight Mile, one of the wonders of the canal Towneley Park Cycle Routes age with views over Burnley to the Pennine Hills. The canal links to the Brun and There is a network of cycle paths in Towneley Park. For a day out, cycle to Towneley Padiham Greenway Padiham Greenways. Pedal along the canal to work at Burnley Bridge or Network 65. Hall. Dating from Tudor times, the Hall is now a museum and art gallery, which is well

Use the canal to get to Burnley Town Centre. worth visiting. It is free to Burnley residents and there is a café in the grounds.

Sweetclough Greenway Padiham

Cycling is a great way of staying fit and healthy, keeping Running through Parks the Greenway takes you from Padiham to Gannow. You can your body in shape and saving you money. Cycle to the continue along the canal to Burnley Town Centre. and Burnley shops, school or work and get the 30 minutes a day exercise recommended by doctors. – Cycle Let’s There is linking route under the M65 from Pendle Way to Burnley College, which is also Did you know cycling... a good way of getting into the town centre.

Keeps you young... Regular cyclists are as fit as an average person 10 years younger. Can extend your life expectancy by up to 10 years. Find out more:

Reduces your chance of illnesses like coronary heart disease, strokes and diabetes. To find out more about Cycling in Lancashire visit:www.cyclelancashire.com

Gives you miles of extra cash it saves you money, so you’ve more to spend on you. An For tourist information: www.visitburnley.com average household in the UK spends £1 in every £6 on travel – think how much you’ll save travelling by bike or foot. For information about national cycle routes: www..org.uk Brun Valley Greenway Starting from Burnley Central Station the Greenway takes you through parks to Brun Valley Forest Park and Rowley Lake. The Greenway links the town centre with , Pike Hill, Brownside and Hesandford Industrial Estate. You can use the Greenway to get , a historic steam driven mill, which is open to the public. The Greenway runs past , where you will find a boating lake and model railway. The section of Greenway past Thompson Park used to be a railway line serving a long gone coal mine.

Gear up Sky Rides

Teenagers cycle Join one of British Cycling’s Sky Rides. The rides are guided by friendly and Cycling is a great way of getting to see friends, keep fit and have fun. experienced British Cycling Ride leaders. With different levels, there’s something for everyone – whether you’re building your confidence or already comfortable on a bike Cycling with Children – Kids love it! and looking for a challenge. It’s something the whole family can enjoy. Burnley and Padiham’s traffic free Rides are all free and are grouped in levels to suit everyone from beginners to Greenways offer safe places for you to teach them to cycle and take your kids for a experienced cyclists. Whichever you choose, you’ll be riding on safe routes, in good ride. There are child seats, tagalongs and trailers, so it is easy to cycle with younger company. For more info www.goskyride.com children too. Take your child to the childern’s traffic system at Queens Park. Cycle Shops Burnley Cycle Centre, 30 -34 Briercliffe Road, BB10 1XB Cycle to School – It’s in a class of its own Breeze Women’s Rides On Yer Bike, Regal House, Queen St, Queens Lancashire Many schools in the area now offer cycle training. Most schools have cycle storage. Way, BB11 1AT Some have dedicated cycle routes serving them. Look out for cycling being offered at British Cycling’s special rides for women. Halfords, Anchor Retail Park, Active Way, BB11 1BS your school. For more info www.goskyride.com/breeze Pendle Cycles, 10-16 Church St, Padiham, BB12 8HG

Cycle to work – It’s the business! Bridge Towneley Park Cycling Sessions Cycle Clubs Enjoy the outdoors as you journey to work, save yourself money and keep yourself fit Newground’s Active Spaces Project runs regular three wheeled trike and two wheeled Burnley and Pendle CTC - all at the same time. Many of the town’s employment areas are served by the area’s bike sessions in Towneley Park in the summer. www.burnleyandpendlectc.co.uk cycle network…Heasandford, Network 65 and Shuttleworth Meade. Calder Greenway For more info: Tel 07595 778327 [email protected] Pendle Forest Cycling Club Ride along the River Calder Greenway from Padiham on a quiet lane to Ightenhill www.pendleforestcyclingclub.co.uk Bridge, an idyllic spot deep in the countryside. On the way you pass the “Trail of Cycle to the Station – Catch a train Wheels for All Burnley Rough Stuff Fellowship Lancashire Cycle to the train. Leave your bike at the station or take it with you on the train. You can Words” created by Jackie Kay with the help of local children. From the bridge, ride up Regular Wheels for All sessions are held in Burnley using adapted bikes. www.rsf.org.uk/local-groups/lancashire also hire bikes from some stations including , York, and . to Ightenhill. Continue into Burnley Town Centre via Ightenhill Lane and the Canal. For more info: Tel 01925 234 213 [email protected]

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B Test out the blue, easy mountain bike trail at Hurstwood. It is an ideal place to start 6 2 68 National Cycle Route number 2 8 A 3 4 6 6 445 5 7 1 A 1 mountain biking. The trail links to the Mary Towneley Loop. Hoddlesden 2 91 Regional Cycle Route number 6 6 A681 A 6 0 454 B Futures 66 Britannia Park Freeholds Withnell 372 Helmshore Steep Hill 7 Top W ll Roddlesworth 383 Textile 2 River Irwe Darwen e 5 s Museum 6 Gisburn Forest t Bus Station Tower P B e n n ROSSENDALE Lee Quary A bit further afield head to Gisburn Forest in the Bowland Hills for some great mountain in 411 R e Mountain A o Rail line and Station B c r 440 6 h i 92 d Boarsgreave Bike Area 0 d biking. The Forest offers you a range of mountain bike trails ranging from blue easy l 3 a e l w Hades 434 3 e Rail Tunnel a C y 437 433 Irwell Rough a Hill n trails that are suitable for families to challenging black runs. There is a café at the 401 M Vale a Hill a r l Information point 401 y

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R Cycling is a great way of exploring Burnley’s heritage. Many of the area’s attractions O ARD Metres A D Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023320 Digital cartography by Pindar Creative www.pindarcreative.co.uk Miniture EET A E STR including Towneley Hall, Gawthorpe Hall and Queen St Mill are close to cycle routes. D N River Calder Railway RY • Cycle slowly past pedestrians giving them plenty of room. A R St Leonards A U 5 M STRE Q 6 Playing M Boating S Fields B Primary School O E • On downhill sections watch your speed. You will be surprised how quickly you can pick up speed. 6 N N A 4 Lake ET L M E 3 Central OV S S R Pendle 4 Superstore G Discover Burnley’s canal heritage by bike. Cycle into railway history along the C T T River A O • Do not assume other users can hear or see you. Use your bell, say “hello” and “thank you”. N Station N LE R T Way I E N E O G E A O E T Calder R Anchor E Burnley T 6 T E Padiham Greenway. N T S S R EE TR T 8 STR S • You are legally allowed to cycle on cycle paths and bridleways, but not on footpaths. R A FE E Y Retail 2 LIF H College A 9 YC G Greenway E RDS S STR R I L D T W ON EET H L 7 B AWREN I Park L AR A A 6 B R HOOL LANE ET O A SC AD • Take extra care when passing horses. On bridleways you should give way to them. Uclan E A

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O E REET T S N S the Padiham Greenway or follow the Brun Valley Greenway to Queens St Mill, the TR R AY Church OAD W O T • On canal towpaths cycle at a sensible speed. Be careful at low or blind bridges, dismount if E R R St Leonards R E D E L C IV T T IE CT H E A A HF 9 R School T E S L A67 STREET S E A D i ADLI NGTON T E Parish T last working steam driven mill in the world. Cycle to Towneley Hall. Home E v R R EET K T R e E R necessary. I E S T N T S r EET S V G T K HILL STR AN EN A T C S B Church IGH N N W T L S B C Car KER r L O to the for 500 years, the Hall houses an art gallery and displays on E D PAR A A T A u I H T I N Y T S n B steps Y R B H S K Parks U H M O R P A O A E S R R D TR T I

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DE O KF St Peters H Market T T Z IE S L C R R D T 9 R E T U R E ST Centre E R C R 7 U E ET ST E T 6 H E T E E R RE E A Market PC C T WY T • Wear bright clothing. TR S S T N R steps MA BE SE Charter Walk L Supermarket WI A • Slow down if you see a car waiting to turn in or out of a junction. ST ES’S STREET Shopping LK JAM AD BY Supermarket O ER R Square TE Centre R I GA T S IRBYWA W T B E T E E Y Q K O D E J N S E B • Allow space for car doors to be opened when riding past parked cars. University N A T R R M O T A U E I S L Steps S T S T S E S S YORK A P E Technical E T SHIRE r T I N R N EE STREET S K A T T e S Ride the Burnley – Padiham Loop E O S E L E N C T College N T I T • Use off road cycle paths at roundabouts where they are provided. Around 10% of accidents to E T d E A R L R l E L ’ E R P R R P A e W T T e S M a A E S F O S U L d QU CLIFFE ST E L NE E A s UT C M H R From the centre of Burnley follow the canal past the Weavers’ Triangle. Ride over the P Library L S A AR Contact C T r P L & E K E A H e G EN G cyclists happen at roundabouts. K L N R r d A i EA Burnley T l v C F e a R VE e ST A 2 E O C r S S R l v V V p 8 I H C i r M65 on the canal to Ighten Lane. Continue down the hill to Ightenhill Bridge. Follow S o ST a D I S Town Hall R T I EW e o R 6 A T v D R Car E Bus n R O i • Watch your speed when going down a hill. l Mechanics A R E G RE A e a R R N C RI D l i E W REET T Supermarket T MS L i C K v O Station T a Park S Institute T R I e B A I n M H S ON l A O r the River Calder Greenway on a quiet lane to Padiham past riverside meadows and S Y A M P I A s a W o N i L S PC d • Use cycle paths and minor roads rather than busy main roads. l t HITT S ST T o e B W A h W U Town L p R al r k R g N i O H B HO e the “Trail of Words”. In Padiham you can visit the National Trust’s Gawthorpe Hall. A E B a M VI Hall ELI IC v A NG 6 N Library r i • When cycling a helmet will help reduce the chance of head injuries. TON Z t D G C D A L T A 2 A B S S T LO 4 O ET NE Courts E S R H & D

E Pump Steps LA O Burnley 0 ST E Return to Burnley via the Padiham Greenway and the Canal. R Leisure Centre & s E RE R RWO B T T ET E d A N U Wharf S K Police E R U E e C E N PI R Track R LE T CC H e G Y I C A Swimming R ADI P T Steps Weavers Triangle N Station L OA 7.5 miles. L A D S L T Y M N RO Museum Pool E I AD F R E E A I iv R V N er T E Calder T y T Tips when driving R 6 a T E Y S E enw 7 e S S L E r S 1 S G E AD TR T E R m

EET A Y T a V N E S h RO Ambulance N i TR Y d L I L A a A O E W C N E P LTH PO Y Y T D A Station R B AM NA Superstore T L TE N M S G EN T N S O • Allow cyclists plenty of space when overtaking them. Slow down if neccessary. C E E RA R G N HAP P R S PLU T A T A L DO I 682 R PE E A A E E T O 0 100 200 N E E R E E T O E L T • Only overtake a cyclist if you have adequate forward visibility. R R M C O REET Road S Metres G B D NT A M GU Station H Steps Reproduced by kind permission of E E A ST A R L Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO. Digital cartography by Pindar Creative www.pindarcreative.co.uk H • Watch out for cyclists at roundabouts and junctions. OA EY D W ION 2 O © Crown copyright 2015. All rights reserved. 8 OD A 6 RD ALB Ordnance Survey Licence number 100023320 River Calder Greenway • When opening car doors check for cyclists.