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Cycle Routes in DarlingtonRadial RoutesEach route is named after the area of Darlington it starts in and provides links to the Town Centre.The routes are:Blackwell Cycle Route Harrowgate Hill Cycle Route Haughton Cycle Route Hummersknott Cycle Route Morton Park Cycle Route Mowden Cycle Route West Park Cycle RouteEach route has a colour associated with it which can be seen on the Key to the right side of this map. Individual route cards are available for all Darlington Cycle Routes. The radial routes use off-road cycle paths or quiet residential streets.
Circular Cycle RouteThe circular route (highlighted in yellow on the map) connects each of the radial routes and also provides a route around Darlington. The route is ideal for leisure rides but also connects to other useful places such as areas of employment and schools.
Overview of Darlington Cycle Routes
Useful ContactsFor further information on local cycling clubs in the area, the following contacts may be useful:
Common Signs
Darlington Cycling Club Wilf McNaughton [email protected] www.darlingtoncyclingclub.co.uk
Ferryhill Wheelers Howard Jones, 01325 351923
Richmond Cycling Club www.richmondcyclingclub.co.uk [email protected]
Velo Club 167 www.vc167.org.uk
Swaledale Outdoor Club www.swaledaleoutdoorclub.org.uk [email protected]
Bishop Auckland Cycling Club www.bishopaucklandcyclingclub.co.uk
If you require more general information on cycling you may wish to visit the following websites: www.sustrans.org.uk(National Cycle Network information)
www.ctc.org.uk(Cycle Touring Club)
www.britishcycling.org.uk (British Cycling Governing Body)
No entry (for all vehicles)
With-flow cycle lane ahead
Route for use by pedal cycles only
Motor vehicles prohibited (cycles permitted)
No cycling
Cycle route
Cycle route forming part of the National Cycle Network
Cycle lane
Shared route for cyclists and pedestrians together
Segregated route
Key
Darlington Station
Turn right into Park
Lane
Turn left into Rydal Road,
then right into Aysgarth Road
The Rydal Academy
St Theresa’s R.C. School
Morrisons
Turn left onto Salters Lane, then right onto the off-road cycle route through the park, Alderman Crooks
Recreation Ground
South Park
Neasham Road
Smithfield Road
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Map KeyMorton Park Route traffic-free
Morton Park Route on-road
Advisory route
Traffic-free path
On-road route
Rough bridleway
Cycle parking
Toucan crossing
Pedestrian crossing
Hospital
Railway station
BMX Track
Building
20 mph zones
Local Nature Reserve
Cycling Code1. Have consideration for
pedestrians. Cyclists should be aware that not all people will be able to hear or see them.
2. Cycle on roads with care and with awareness of other traffic and consideration for other road users.
3. Park bikes at designated cycle parking stands. Bikes can create a trip hazard if laid on the ground.
4. Do not cycle on pavements except where designated for cyclists - shown by blue signs.
5. Always follow the Highway Code.
Morton Park Cycle Route Time: 16 minutes *The Morton Park Cycle Route begins near Morrisons at Morton Park. From here it follows a mixture of off-road cycle routes and quiet roads to Darlington town centre. The route goes through the Bank Top area of town, passing the mainline Railway Station before heading down Victoria Road, into the town centre and ending on High Row via the Town Hall and Feethams.
From here, cyclists can continue on one of the other six signed routes if they wish to travel to another area of Darlington.
Route Cards are available for these other Cycle Routes and also a Cycle Map which covers the urban area of Darlington and the rest of the Borough.
* Based on the average cycling speed of 8 miles per hour
Darlington
Morton Park Cycle Route
Freephone: 0800 45 89 810
Email:
www.dothelocalmotion.co.uk
Darlington
Morton Park Cycle Route
Freephone: 0800 45 89 810
Email:
www.dothelocalmotion.co.uk
