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 A259 - Havant - Hayling Billy Trail - Staunton Avenue - Ferry Road - Hayling Ferry
NCN22: Rowlands Castle - Petersfield Road B2149 - Leigh Road - Havant Station - Park Road North B2149 - Solent Retail Park - Langstone Technology Park - Harts Farm Way - Broadmarsh cycle path.
Some other local routes, such as Southleigh Road in Denvilles, have the status of 'Links to the NCN'.