THE TRANS PENNINE TRAIL USER CODE

The Trans Pennine Trail The Trans Pennine Trail is a route for is a national multi user route. walkers, cyclists and in parts, horseriders It runs coast to coast between and Hornsea, links the who often share the same route. ports of and Hull. Towns and cities across the north of England are connected by vibrant countryside, canal towpaths and Sefton & West disused railways. The Trail is 215 miles long between Southport and Hornsea with a total route mileage of 370 including spurs to , To keep everybody safe and happy every effort has been made to Chesterfield, and Kirkburton. create a route suitable for all permitted users. But enjoyment of the Walkers and cyclists can use the whole TPT with horse riders too on Trans Pennine Trail relies on everybody showing consideration to Lancashire many sections. Easy gradients and surfaced paths make much of the each other. Trail suitable for people using wheelchairs or pushchairs or anybody Please always follow these sensible guidelines in our User Code that likes the going easy. when you are on the Trail. ALL USERS Where different paths or sides of the path are signed for different user groups - please keep to your side The Friends of the Trans Pennine Trail is a voluntary group who HORSE RIDERS support the project in many ways, including the production Use only sections of the Trail where horses are allowed. of this leaflet. Do not use the Trail unless you can control your horse - you may We invite you to show your support by joining the Friends of the Trans encounter walkers, people using wheelchairs and scooters, cyclists, Pennine Trail. dogs and bridges over road, rail and water. WWW.TRANSPENNINETRAIL.ORG.UK/FRIENDS HORSE RIDERS AND CYCLISTS Warn others when you approach from behind so you do not startle Further details can be obtained by contacting the following: people as you pass by - call politely or use a bell / hooter. TRANS PENNINE TRAIL OFFICE Slow down when approaching other users who are unpredictable, C/O BARNLSEY COUNCIL particularly children or animals; remember too, some people may PO BOX 597, S70 9EW have a hearing impairment. 01226 772 574 CYCLISTS [email protected] Must not use this route for racing competitions or speed trials. www.transpeninetrail.org.uk 16

On canal towpaths - read and abide by the Canal and Rivers trust 05 @TPT_NATIONAL towpath code. TRANSPENNINE TRAIL Please enjoy the Trans Pennine Trail and help others to do so too!

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N Visitors can also enjoy Ainsdale Nature Reserve. The W E B5280 site covers 508 hectares of dunes, beach and woodland, Southport intertwined with tranquil S footpaths. The Reserve is home to many rare and Blowick beautiful species; the rare A570 Natterjack Toad, whose astonishing chorus earns it The Trail then meanders along the local name of ‘Birkdale the Sefton Coastal Path, where Nightingale’; the Great Crested the cyclists use the cycle lane A5267 Newt, Britain’s most protected

A565 and the walkers have the species of amphibian and chance to explore the dunes. Birkdale the Sand Lizard, a secretive, Sefton Coastal Path provides shy reptile that is rarely 21 miles of route from actually seen. IRISH SEA Hillside Southport to Crosby with The Cheshire Lines lies within Birkdale Sands The Southport to Aintree a wonderful variety of Birkdale Hills West Lancashire, where section of the Trans Pennine landscapes of sandy beaches, visitors will be treated to Trail runs for 14 ½ miles. The woodlands and tidal estuaries, Golf A5267 some stunning vistas over whole of the route is available accompanied by spectacular Course the Lancashire Mosslands for walkers and cyclists with views across the Irish Sea to before coming back into the Cheshire Lines section North Wales, Snowdonia and Sefton. Home to the former also being available for even the Lake District on a Cheshire Lines Railway which equestrians. This route will clear day! Ainsdale was the second-largest take you along sections of the Don’t forget to call in and joint railway in Britain, with Trail throughout Sefton and visit the award winning 143 route miles. Despite its West Lancashire. Southport Eco Visitor Centre. name, approximately 55% Ainsdale The route starts out from The centre promotes a vision of the railway system was in Ainsdale SandsHills Marine Drive at Southport, of a sustainable future with Lancashire! marked by the fantastic spectacular interactive After the route heads Seamark feature. displays about energy, Gettern back into Sefton territory Farm transport, waste management where this section finishes and climate change. The A565 Golf at Aintree and heads on into centre also provides cycle hire. Woodvale Course Liverpool. Alrfield Steeplechasing was introduced to Aintree Racecourse in 1839 and still Downholland holds one of the best known Moss National steeplechase sin the world. The Grand National is run over 3 ½ miles with 40 horses participating. Formby The record for the most Downholland victories in the Grand Great Cross B5195 National is held by Red Rum, B5424 Altcar who won three times in the

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Key Lydiate Walkers Crisp’s Sefton Farm Equestrians Coastal Path

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