The Locomotion Way

This route is designed to encourage and enable people to commute to work, education and services by walking and cycling. Recreational users and visitors are also welcome. Please be courteous to other users. The Locomotion Way When using The Locomotion Way please: Stay alert to your surroundings Keep dogs on a lead and under close control Allow space for cyclists and horseriders to overtake Cyclists and horseriders should slow when overtaking and allow time for pedestrians to hear them coming and respond county map_Layout 1 03/09/2014 11:46 Page 1 county map_Layout 1 03/09/2014 11:46 Page 1 Make yourself heard when overtaking - call out or ring your bell Respect other users and leave room for faster people to pass

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For more informationA 11contact: [email protected] Visit: www.dothelocalmotion.co.uk and www. durham.gov.uk For train times visit www.nationalrail.co.uk Connecting towns, connecting people Spout Lane at Shildon to Greenfield Way at Newton Aycliffe Station

This 2 mile surfaced path is a direct link between the towns and the following are welcome to use this path:

Walkers Cyclists Equestrians Pushchairs Mobility Scooters

However, the following are not permitted on this path:

Motor vehicles Quad and motorbikes

If you see motorised vehicles please report this to the local police. Durham County Council and Network Rail vehicles may from time to time need to use the path to maintain the railway or the path.

Walking and cycling are cheap, healthy and often quicker ways to travel. As well as being fun, travelling by foot or bike will help you keep fit and feel better. For more Quick facts tips on how to walk and cycle safely visit: The Locomotion Way is: www.dothelocalmotion.co.uk hildon 2 miles long and 3 metres wide S

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