Use the following link to
find out more about the
National Cycle Network

or alternatively get in touch direct with Sustrans via:

Sustrans information service
PO Box 21,
Bristol. BS99 2HA.
0117 929 0888 (24 hrs)
e-mail
info@sustrans.org.uk

Sustrans
Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. 5000 miles of its flagship project, the National Cycle Network (of which the National Cycle Network is a part), were officially opened in June 2000 which will increase to 10,000 miles by 2005 with a grand total as of summer 2003 of 7000 miles of open cycle network.
As well as the National Cycle Network, Sustrans are also working on Safe Routes to Schools, Home Zones and other practical responses to the transport and environmental challenges we face. Sustrans' work relies on the generous donations and monthly standing orders of 40,000 Supporters, and the support of charitable trusts, companies, the National Lottery and local authority programmes.

The National Cycle Network
The National Cycle Network is a comprehensive network of safe and attractive places to cycle throughout the UK. 10,000 miles have been completed by 2005 on traffic-free paths, quiet lanes or traffic-calmed roads. It is coordinated by the charity Sustrans, with the generous support of over 450 local authorities and other partners.

Sustrans Volunteer Rangers
With financial support from the Community Fund Sustrans co-ordinates 1,400 Volunteer Rangers who look after stretches of the National Cycle Network including the Pennine Cycleway. Volunteer Rangers take charge of small maintenance tasks such as ensuring signs haven't been pinched and are sending you in the right direction, cutting back of vegetation on traffic free sections and generally ensuring that the route you ride is up to scratch. The Rangers are essential to maintaining cycle routes around the country, to find out about volunteering as a Ranger visit Sustrans website or get in touch with them at the contact details on the right of this page.