National Cycle Network

The National Cycle Network  (NCN) compromises of over 10,000 miles of cycling friendly routes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.  The routes make use of  traffic free routes along canal towpaths or old railway lines as well as quite country lanes. Over 75% of people nationally live within two miles of part of the network.  The routes are all free to use and open to everyone, making them a great way for you and your family to stay fit and healthy whilst enjoying a breath of fresh air.  In 2006 over 338 million trips were made by people using the NCN. Your can view the National Cycle Network map here.

Locally National Route 1 passes through North East Lincolnshire at Beelsby, the route goes all the way from Dover to London and onwards up the east coast to Edinburgh and on to John o'Groats in Scotland. 

The NCN is managed by the civil engineering charity Sustrans who everyday are working on innovative and imaginative ways of overcoming the transport challenges affecting everyone.  In December 2007 Sustrans were successful in winning  the public vote in the Big Lottery Fund's "People's £50 million contest" The Connect2 project will help transform local travel in 79 communities across Britain by creating new crossings and bridges to overcome obstacles such as busy roads, rivers and railways, making it easier for people to access schools, shops and workplaces as well as local parks and the countryside.