Wilton and Salisbury Cycling

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Cycling in Salisbury is Easy Except cycles

Shared Use Used to show that a road to way friendly

Improve your health and fitness, save sign does not apply to cycles When sharing with pedestrians take extra Roundabouts

care especially when passing children, elderly money and beat congestion whilst or disabled people. Use a bell to warn of your Be careful at roundabouts, give way to traffic environmentally approach. from the right and signal to tell other road users

where you are going Cycle Tracks

No motor vehicles helping the environment - see for These are off-carriageway routes healthy The Cyclists are permitted but take care Footpaths with separate sections for cyclists yourself how easy it is to get around because other traffic may not expect and pedestrians you. Pedestrian Zone Please walk your cycle on footpaths Lights in Salisbury by bike. Please walk your cycle during the At night you must have steady (not This second edition of the Salisbury Cycle map shows the growing times indicated flashing) front and rear lights lit, a red rear reflector and pedal reflectors network of cycle routes across the City. The city-centre-wide on the signs No cycling 20mph speed limit improves conditions for cyclists around the Cycling is not permitted where you see this sign central area, and most key destinations have cycle parking available. No through road, except cycles Traffic Calming This map aims to help show pupils suitable routes to take to and A road closed to other traffic but from school. which cyclists can use Take care near road humps and narrowings Traffic Lights which are designed to 1 - Cycle your way to health and fitness You must stop when traffic lights are red. slow traffic. Some junctions have advanced stop lines Salisbury and its surrounding countryside offers the perfect Clothing so that cyclists can pull ahead of other Bus Lanes traffic setting for a leisurely family day out perhaps to visit one of the Lanes on road for use by buses and cyclists Consider wearing a cycle Toucan Crossing numerous local attractions in the area, or a longer distance ride. only. Be careful when you overtake buses helmet, light-coloured clothing during the day Signals that have been Just 20-30 minutes of regular cycling a day can keep your weight and reflective clothing at designed for use by cyclists as well as pedestrians. You under control and your heart healthy. Cycling can help children night to help others to see you can cycle across them develop their independence and self reliance. No entry This applies to all vehicles, 2 - Cycle your way to a healthy bank balance Parked Cars including cycles Using a bike for local journeys to pop to the shops, travel to work, Look out for parked vehicles and school or college is a great way of saving money. The average for doors opening in your path Pelican Crossing household spends 35% of its budget on transport costs. Cycle parking Stop when the light is red, if Use cycle stands whenever they are Cycle Lanes you want to use it to cross available, use a good lock and attach your 3 - Cycle your way to beat congestion the road you must dismount bicycle to something solid, do not leave it Mandatory cycle lanes are marked

where it will obstruct other road users with a solid white line, other traffic

No one enjoys wasting time sat in queuing traffic. Congestion should keep out of these. Advisory cycle lanes are marked MAP CYCLE leads to bad air quality through pollution. Cyclists make better use with a broken white line, keep within

of available road space than cars and are allowed to use many the lane wherever possible routes and links that avoid congestion hotspots. One way WILTOn and Salisbury Only travel in the direction CYCLING - it’s No right (or left) turn shown on the sign City Zebra Crossing Footways (Pavements) 5 7 centre Cycle direction sign Do not turn right (or left) * Healthy * Free * Convenient Give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, Please walk your cycle on a pavement This shows a recommended cycle route, please walk with your cycle to cross the road alongside a road (if it has been * Easy * Fun * Fast * Enjoyable the red number is a national route, the converted to a cycle track the signs blue number is a local route will tell you) * Improves Independence The District Council is grateful to Oxfordshire County Council for permission to use this illustration

Cycle Parking Wiltshire County Council The National Cycle Network Other Leisure Routes Whether you’re visiting for the weekend, enjoying Wiltshire County Council is a highways authority and is ultimately There are almost 400 cycle parking stands in Salisbury City a day out, commuting to work or on a shopping Sustrans is an independent sustainable transport charity. It is co-ordinating the Centre. Most are covered by CCTV. The inset map of the city responsible for changes to all roads in the Salisbury area. It is also The Wiltshire Cycleway trip, this map will help you plan your journey. construction of the National Cycle Network (NCN) which will eventually centre shows their location and number of spaces. responsible for cycle policy outside of Salisbury and Wilton. It is Gloucester also responsible for the maintenance of major roads in the comprise around 10,000 miles of safe, attractive and high-quality routes for In 1984 Wiltshire County Council developed the Wiltshire Salisbury area, apart for the A36 which is currently managed by cyclists. These comprise traffic-free routes and traffic-calmed and minor Cycleway, a circular route that takes in some of the county’s most Public Transport NCN Route roads. More than 8,000 miles are now open for use throughout the UK. the Highways Agency. spectacular scenery. There are six circular routes offered, ranging There is generous provision of cycle parking at Salisbury Railway The NCN runs through urban areas and provides valuable routes into from 70 to 160 miles in length for the more adventurous. These Environmental Services Department Station and at the Bus Station by Rollestone Street. 45 the countryside. The intention is that the network is to be link with off-road and shorter cycling routes. From Salisbury, a County Hall, Bythesea Road Stonehouse completed by 2005, and will pass within 2 miles of half Trains 69-mile circular route can be followed taking in rural country Trowbridge, BA14 8JD Cirencester the country’s population. The NCN also aims to All South West Trains services and most Wessex Trains services lanes to the west, towards Shaftesbury, Mere and Warminster. The proposed route runs Minchinhampton encourage increased levels of sustainable cycle from Salisbury to all destinations have limited space for conveying Cycling Policy/Wiltshire Cycleway...... 01225 741 3481 There are many attractive places to stay and visit along the route. between Salisbury and Gloucester tourism, attracting occasional cyclists to go for cycles. Bikes can be carried at all times if a free advance cycle Road Safety Maps of the route can be obtained by contacting: via Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, Avebury, Marlborough, Cricklade short day trips visiting places of interest reservation is made. Cycle Reservations can be made at your local (including Cycle Proficiency Courses) ...... 01225 701 970 Chiseldon, Swindon, Cirencester and Stroud. The route will follow along the route, or for those feeling a bit [email protected] station. Folding cycles that can be folded to a size where they can Travelwise...... 01225 741 3388 the Avon Valley Cycle Path to Stratford-sub-Castle, on past the Old more adventurous, they spend several days or telephone 01722 434 581 fit on luggage racks may be carried at all times without the need Sarum Monument, then up the lightly-trafficked lane up the Woodford cycling a whole route. Salisbury is for reservations. For more information visit: Valley to Stonehenge. Local residents can use NCN 45 to make a day trip Swindon fortunate to have many places of interest www.wessextrains.co.uk Highway Maintenance CLARENCE line to Stonehenge. Salisbury Joint Transportation Team is working with Sustrans along the course of both NCN routes www.swtrains.co.uk on their implementation of both routes through the Salisbury and Wilton built Chisledon that pass through Salisbury, so see To report road surface, pavement, street up area so that they utilise and fit into existing urban cycle routes where below for more details. Useful Contacts to help you light, traffic signal or drain cover problems possible. Wiltshire County Council is working with Sustrans towards that are a hazard to cyclists, completion of these routes outside the Salisbury area. The proposed routes are shown on the main map. Avebury Marlborough Salisbury Tourist e-mail [email protected] Information Centre Cycle Opportunities Group or call: 0800 23 23 23 Bath

for Salisbury For more information on cycle routes around Salisbury and Salisbury Cycle Liaison Panel south Wiltshire, contact: COGS is a local group set up in 1994 with the aim of promoting Radstock Is a short family-friendly circular ride along part of the River Avon Salisbury Tourist Information Centre cycling as a mode of travel and developing cycle routes in Salisbury Cycle Liaison Panel (CLP) is a partnership group involving valley and around the eastern edge of the city. It takes in Salisbury Fish Row, Salisbury, SP1 1EJ Salisbury District. As well as running a programme of regular the Joint Transportation Team, Wiltshire County Council, and Frome Cathedral, Five Rivers Leisure Centre, the Old Sarum ancient Tel: +44 (0) 1722 334956 leisure rides catering for all abilities, this group also is involved in members of COGS. It meets six times a year to discuss planned Email: [email protected] monument and various local schools, colleges, shops and pubs. The supporting cycle training, helping those returning to cycling to gain improvements, development of new cycle routes and cycle Warminster Stonehenge route can be done in either direction, and is designed so that Salisbury Tourist Information Centre confidence, National Bike Week events and participating on the promotion. The CLP has worked together to produce this map. Amesbury families can start and finish the ride from their doorstep. The also offers a wide range of other Salisbury Cycle Liaison Panel. For more information on the 24 services – for visitors and those who route uses traffic-free cycle tracks, off-road paths, 20mph benefits of being a member, contact: NCN Route live in the area: help with UK holidays, Cycling on the Web traffic-calmed streets and quiet residential roads, and are suitable Gill Anlezark on 01722 325 608 a glorious gift shop, theatre and event www.bikeforall.net for children cyclists. The majority of the route is relatively flat, tickets, travel information and booking E-mail: [email protected] The proposed route runs between Bristol and Southampton The national cycling web portal via Bath, Radstock, Frome, Warminster, Wilton, Salisbury, Alderbury, SALISBURY with a climb from Stratford-sub-Castle to Old Sarum and from service and tickets for guided walks. or visit their website at: www.cogsbike.org.uk Mottisfont www.ctc.org.uk West Dean and North Baddesley. The route through Salisbury when Abbey Bishopdown to Castle Hill. There are plenty of attractions to stop Salisbury Joint Transportation Team Cycle Touring Club – the national organisation for dedicated cyclists complete will provide a cycle route on new shared-use paths between Alderbury off at and visit, and open spaces to spend time enjoying together and the City Centre, and a safe route between Wilton and the City Centre via as a family. The Golden Way can also serve as a commuter route This map was produced as a partnership between Salisbury Joint Transportation Team is a partnership of Salisbury www.nationalcyclingstrategy.org.uk Romsey Netherhampton and Town Path is proposed. NCN 24 continues to Warminster via the Eastleigh into the city centre for less experienced cyclists, or for children District Council and Wiltshire County Council, set up to National Cycling Strategy Board. For advice, guidance and minor road from Wilton along the attractive Wylye Valley. Local residents will also be able to use as part of safe routes to their school. implement the Salisbury Transport Plan. This includes the Salisbury information on a whole range of cycling issues for individuals, NCN 24 to travel east for a visit to the historic Mottisfont Abbey near West Dean, just over the families, schools and businesses. Cycling Strategy and implementing cycling improvements within Hampshire border. Southampton Coming soon! Salisbury and Wilton. To suggest improvements to cycle routes, www.visitsalisburyuk.com • Route signage along the Golden Way new routes or places that need cycle parking, contact the Team at: Salisbury Tourism Partnership site for information on where to [email protected] stay and what to do in the city visit this website or telephone For more details contact Sustrans, 2 Cathedral Square, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5DD. Tel: 0117 926 8893 • A leaflet showing the route and how it fits or telephone: 01722 434 581 01722 334 956 Website: www.sustrans.org.uk in to other cycle routes

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