Traffic-Free Cycle Trails

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails
Author: Nick Cotton
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
Total Pages: 877
Release: 2020-06-04
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 191256095X

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails by Nick Cotton contains over 400 cycle routes in Great Britain. First published in 2004 and regularly updated ever since, it has become one of the country's most popular cycling books, and this fourth edition published in 2020 features a large number of updates and revisions. Traffic-Free Cycle Trails includes a great variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails in England, Scotland and Wales – and every ride is away from traffic. For that safe and peaceful bike ride, increasingly the target of families and leisure cyclists alike, Nick Cotton's guidebook has proven invaluable. Discover previously unknown local trails, plan fun rides for all the family, and travel to unfamiliar areas throughout the UK with quality routes. Presented in an easy-to-use format and packed with useful information in ten regional sections, it includes route descriptions of rides in every part of Britain. From novice riders looking to escape traffic to parents planning safe rides with children, let Traffic-Free Cycle Trails take the work out of finding the UK's best cycling routes.

Sustrans' Traffic-Free Cycle Rides

Sustrans' Traffic-Free Cycle Rides
Author: Wendy Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781901389968

Offering a unique glimpse into the UK's remarkable landscapes, history, culture and architecture, the rides in this guide range from the wild and ethereal mountain tracks of Snowdonia to fairytale woodland trails through the Forest of Dean and elegant city centre paths linking London's Royal Parks and palaces. Fully illustrated with maps and photographs, the guide includes routes for all ages and abilities, cycle-friendly places to stay and eat, bike hire centres, public transport links and things to see along the way.

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails South East England

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails South East England
Author: Nick Cotton
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2022-09-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 183981165X

Traffic-Free Cycle Trails: South East England by Nick Cotton and Kathy Rogers features over 100 great cycling routes across the South East, London and into Eastern England. A companion guide to Nick Cotton's much-loved and bestselling Traffic-Free Cycle Trails, this guidebook provides an additional fifty routes to discover across the south-east of England – all away from traffic. As well as more off-road trails for gravel bikes and the latest cycle paths, this book also includes a variety of routes on former railway paths, canal towpaths and forest trails, allowing you to discover previously unknown local trails. Presented in an easy-to-use format, this guide includes information on public transport, repairs and bike hire, as well as updated refreshments and parking details. From friends looking for a fun-packed day out on the trails to parents planning safe rides with children, let Traffic-Free Cycle Trails: South East England take the work out of finding your next favourite cycling route.

Brittany's Green Ways

Brittany's Green Ways
Author: G. H. Randall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Brittany (France)
ISBN: 9780956869968

This updated edition details the recent developments in the Green Way network in Brittany as well as various new long distance cycle routes. The guide maps a major part of the current network, notes places of interest nearby, and provides a directory of overnight accommodation.

Cycling in Ireland

Cycling in Ireland
Author: David Flanagan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018-05-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9780956787453

This book documents the best cycling that Ireland has to offer. With eighty routes spread across the entire island, there is something for everyone; from gentle, traffic-free cycles, ideal for the whole family, to long challenging routes packed with relentless climbs. The routes range in length from 8km to 207km on a variety of surfaces including tarmac roads, gravel tracks, canal towpaths and singletrack. Each route description includes - A full-colour map - Turn-by-turn directions - A route profile - A detailed description of the route - Advice on variations, extensions and shortcuts - A downloadable GPX navigation file. The book also includes details of over fifty family-friendly greenways and trails, information on Ireland's long-distance cycle routes and sixteen pages dedicated to cycling along the Wild Atlantic Way. This comprehensive guide is packed full of detailed information and inspiring photography that is sure to appeal to everyone interested in cycling in Ireland.

Cycling Lon Las Cymru

Cycling Lon Las Cymru
Author: Richard Barrett
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2024-07-29
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1783626623

A guidebook to cycling the Lon Las Cymru cycle route from either Cardiff or Chepstow to Holyhead. Covering 410km (255 miles), this long-distance cycle through the heart of Wales takes 5 days and is suitable for both first-time and experienced long-distance cyclists. The route is described from south to north in 5 stages, each between 61 and 112km (38–70 miles) in length. Starts from either Cardiff or Chepstow are described and alternate schedule options are provided to allow you to adapt the ride to suit you. 1:200,000 maps and profiles included for each stage GPX files available to download Refreshment and accommodation information given for each stage Suitable for all bikes Information on cycle shops along the route

Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Second Edition

Urban Bikeway Design Guide, Second Edition
Author: National Association of City Transportation Officials
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2014-03-24
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1610915658

NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide quickly emerged as the preeminent resource for designing safe, protected bikeways in cities across the United States. It has been completely re-designed with an even more accessible layout. The Guide offers updated graphic profiles for all of its bicycle facilities, a subsection on bicycle boulevard planning and design, and a survey of materials used for green color in bikeways. The Guide continues to build upon the fast-changing state of the practice at the local level. It responds to and accelerates innovative street design and practice around the nation.

Lost Lanes

Lost Lanes
Author: Jack Thurston
Publisher: Lost Lanes
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Bicycle touring
ISBN: 9780957157316

Jack Thurston, presenter of the 'Bike Show', takes you on a freewheeling tour of the lost lanes and forgotten byways of southern England.

The Ultimate Devon Coast to Coast Guide

The Ultimate Devon Coast to Coast Guide
Author: Richard Peace
Publisher: Excellent
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2010-10
Genre: Bicycle trails
ISBN: 9781901464238

This guide to cycling from coast to coast in Devon covers all the information needed to complete the 100 mile route. It includes information on accommodation, eating spots, bike shops and places of interest.