Our Cycle Network

For up-to-date news on new and forthcoming improvements please go to the Network Improvements page

 

For copies of maps and local route guides go to our Maps & Guides page

• River Lune Millennium Park
• Lancaster Morecambe Greenway
• Morecambe Promenade
• Lancaster Canal
• Marsh Safer Walking & Cycling Route
• University Route
• Ryelands Park
• Ovangle Road / White Lund
• Royal Albert Route

River Lune Millennium Park

The Millennium Bridge, part funded through a lottery grant from the Millennium Commission, is the centrepiece of the District's cycling network. The bridge connects the three major traffic free routes in the District - the River Lune Millennium Path, the Lune Estuary Path and the Lancaster - Morecambe Path.

This extremely attractive riverside cycle path is not to be missed. The path runs for 15 km from Lancaster alongside the fast flowing River Lune to the picturesque riverside village of Halton, and then onward to the Crook O'Lune Picnic Site and Caton. Lancaster to Caton is an easy, enjoyable ride - and great for the family - with lots to see and do - from abundant wildlife to the upside down trees!!

This route is part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network (Route No.6) to Preston. The path is easily accessible from the Milennium Bridge and other routes via a short onroad stretch (New Quay Road). The path follows the Lune Estuary to Condor Green and the historic port of Glasson Dock.

The bridleway between New Quay Road and Aldcliffe has recently been improved as part of the River Lune Millennium Park Enhancement Project. These improvements have provided a much smoother surface for cyclists, horse riders, pedestrians and wheelchair users.

Lancaster - Morecambe Greenway

This path links Morecambe with the centre of Lancaster (via the Millennium Bridge) and is the most used path in the area - especially for commuting. In fact this path is by far the most used path in the whole of Lancashire! This path makes the journey between the two towns much quicker, and also provides direct access to Salt Ayre Sports Centre.

Morecambe Promenade

In April 2007 the byelaw forbidding cyclists to use the promenade was finally lifted opening up a five mile stretch of stunning views and fresh sea air. On Sunday April 29th we held Party on the Prom to celebrate the official launch of cycling on the town's promenade. The Prom and Greenway will now form part of Sustrans Route 69 (Morecambe to Grimbsy).

• Minor works including signage, dropped kerbs etc took place in mid April 07
• A new access for cyclists at the Heysham end of the promenade. This route goes via Knowlys Road giving accesss into Heysham village.
• A completed link from the Greenway to Central Drive / Morecambe Promenade. A shared use path runs over the Burger King access road and Hilmore Rd to join with the on-road cycle lanes on Central Drive, installed in 2007.
• Negotiations re further improvements are ongoing including: Marine Drive/Rushley Drive junction (to include a new access to the canal towpath).
• In April 2009 a new link connecting Morecambe Promenade and Lancaster Canal was opened.Cyclists can now reach the canal from the promenade, by crossing Coastal Road using the new toucan crossing by VVV. Then continue up Coastal Road using the new shared use paths - the canal can be accessed at the bottom of Rushley Drive - the first right turn off the path. For more info and to download a leaflet go to Cycle Days Out

This route forms part of the National Cycle Network Route 69.

See Network Improvements page for more information

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Cycle out of the city over the 60 foot high Lune Aqueduct, one of the wonders of the canal age, to the town of Carnforth - gateway to the Arnside/Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Along the way there are pretty canal villages, such as Hest Bank and Bolton-le-Sands to stop and enjoy views over Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland Hills. Between Lancaster and Carnforth, the canal will form part of the National Cycle Route to Windermere.

New access points have been created on Aldcliffe Road, Nelson Street Car Park, Green Street, Langdale Road, Ambleside Road and Halton Road. As well as improvements to the towpath, a new shared use path has been constructed linking the Ridge Estate to Caton Road.

Marsh Safer Cycling & Walking Route

Royal Albert Route

The Royal Albert cycletrack was constructed in summer 2005 by Lancaster City Council with finance provided by the developers of adjacent housing. The track provides the missing link in the signed cycle route from Hala Square to Ashton Road.

This route provides an alternative to the busy A6 between Lancaster centre and the University. From the University to Scotforth the majority of cycling is off-road.

Ovangle Road / White Lund

This was the first sheme to be completed as part of the EDZ Cycling & Walking Network funded through the European Regional Development Fund and Lancashire County Council in 2005.

The footpath on the ASDA side of Ovangle Road was widened and converted to a cycle track utilising existing verges. Where there was previously no footway, a new shared use path was constructed, continuing along to Mellishaw Lane and into Lancaster Retail Park. Further links are also being created around the White Lund Industrial Estate, Heysham bypass. A new link was created onto the Lancaster - Morecambe cyclepath alongside Honda (see right).

Ryelands Park

One of Lancaster's newest cycle paths runs through Ryeland Park - home of Lord Ashton, who was a keen cyclist and even had his own cycle track in the grounds. The new route forms part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network (Route No.6) and links the Ryelands Estate and the Barley Cop Lane area with the Millennium Bridge. The route continues north via traffic calmed roads and the upgraded canal towpath to Carnforth.