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and parking/ transport / walking and cycling - to help you find the best way of getting
around town, or to explore the area. They have been individually drawn to
show paths and routes which are open for you to use on foot or by bike.
The Newbury and Thatcham Cycle Map shows a number of colour-coded routes
which can help plan your journey in the way that suits you, whilst other cycle maps
on the website can help you explore the district by a number of leisurely routes.
In addition, Reading Borough Council have published Reading Cycle Routes, a
comprehensive cycling map of their area, extending into West Berkshire including
Calcot, Tilehurst and Purley.
The council also have a number of recreation cycle routes in and around West
Berkshire available in the digital GPX format, which can be uploaded onto a
compatible GPS device. These routes have been developed by members of West
Berkshire Spokes, and can be used in real time while on the move, a simple click on
each individual route will enable you to download direct from the website
(www.westberks.gov.uk)
The sustainable transport charity Sustrans can give you details of walking and
cycling along the Kennet and Avon Canal, and along the National Cycle Network
Route 4, linking London to Bristol and into Wales. The Newbury Visitor Information
Centre also provide a range of recreational walking and cycling maps within the
district and beyond via their Visit Newbury website. www.sustrans.org.uk;
www.visitnewbury.org.uk
For more information about cycling nationally, take a look at the British Cycling, CTC
(The National Cycling Charity), and Sustrans websites. They give advice on riding for
fun, to work or competitively. There's local groups in West Berkshire too, including
West Berkshire Spokes, and Newbury Road Club. www.britishcycling.org.uk;
www.ctc.org.uk; www.westberkshirespokes.org.uk; www.newburyrc.co.uk
All of thewalking and cycling maps are available to either download, or as hard
copies. contact West Berks Council if you'd like to request a printed copy.
Cycle Hire - You can reserve a bicycle for collection using the Newbury Cycle Hire
online form. Bikes are collected/returned to the Newbury Visitor Information
Centre during opening hours.
Planning your journey by bike - If you're looking to travel more by bike, either
locally or further afield, there are a number of online journey planners you can use.
CycleStreets.net provides good online cycle journey planning tools and directions
to help you to tailor a route to your specific needs.
West Berkshire Cycle Forum - The West Berkshire Cycle Forum meets on a
regular basis to help liaise with us regarding all things cycling. It's made up from
representatives across different organisations, with the needs of the cyclist at heart.
West Berkshire Cycling Newsletter - If you want to know more about recent
cycling activities taking place within the district, you can read about them and any
cycling related news by downloading from the council website.