The National Cycle Network
The National Cycle Network (
NCN
) is an important means of
delivering the National Cycle Strategy. This seeks to increase the
amount of cycling by the provision of extra cycling-friendly
features such as cycle lanes, dedicated cycle paths and tracks,
clear signage and links with other travel modes. The NCN's
construction is being co-ordinated by Sustrans, a cycling charity.
The
NCN's website and online network map is available through this
external link >>
The Borough sits at an important junction in the NCN, with two
routes meeting in Havant town centre - NCN2,
the 'South Coast Route' from Kent to Cornwall via Brighton,
Chichester, Havant, Portsmouth, Southampton,
Dorchester and Exeter; and NCN22
from the outskirts of London, via Guildford, Petersfied, Havant,
Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight to the New Forest.
Locally these routes are represented by the following
roads:
NCN2: Emsworth - Havant Road - Havant -
Hayling Billy
Trail - Staunton Avenue - Ferry Road - Hayling Ferry
NCN22: Rowlands Castle - Petersfield Road -
Crosslands Drive - Havant Station - Park Road North - cycle lanes via Solent
Retail Park and Langstone Technology Park - Harts Farm Way -
Broadmarsh cycle path.