We are developing a network of cycleways and cycle paths to link together the main areas of the borough with locations such as local schools, retail areas and industry, as well as to the surrounding area.
Many of the new cycleways and cycle paths which have recently been added to the growing network have been paid for by the developers of new housing areas, retail parks and business estates.
Future development work for improving both cycling and walking will be guided by the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
Cycle paths and cycleways are shared with other users such as pedestrians (and sometimes equestrians), and all users should treat each other with courtesy as they travel.
This includes keeping dogs under control, and keeping to the correct side of the path where a white centre line separates cyclists from other users.
For walkers we are closely engaged with Natural England in the development and implementation of the England Coast Path, a new National Trail that will provide a 2,800 mile long route around the coast of England; when complete by the end of 2024.
We have helped Natural England with the design of an improvement scheme in Emsworth, working with local community representatives and Chichester Harbour Conservancy to overcome a break in the trail that would otherwise occur at high tide.
Walking and cycling schemes
Below is a selection of the walking and cycle schemes we have been working on both now, into the future and over the past few years.
In progress
We expect to be implementing some of the schemes listed in the ‘in design’ section shortly. Keep checking back to this page for up to date information.
In design
Community Infrastructure Levy funded schemes (directly funded by HBC)
- Hambledon Road / Elettra Avenue / Milton Road: a CIL-funded package of works to extend and connect the cycle routes from the Milton Road roundabout to the borough boundary by providing an upgraded cycle route along Hambledon Road to connect to the existing cycle route to Denmead. Expected implementation of this project is in stages, the first stage being at the south end providing improved cycle and pedestrian facilities at the Milton Road roundabout including an upgraded crossing of Milton Road itself. This is expected to start in early 2026.
- Bushy Lease, Leigh Park: upgrading of existing footpath network along with new route to link Park House Farm Way to Fitzwygram Way, the next stage of our aspiration to create a direct Havant to Waterlooville active travel route closely following the Hermitage Stream. We have recently made a planning application for the works and expect to be on site for initial mitigation and clearance works in the spring / summer of 2026, with main build following later in the year. For more information, please refer to the project page.
- Hayling Billy Trail (on Hayling): having completed a detailed feasibility study, looking at the engineering options for making the Trail a viable part of the Island’s active travel infrastructure, Hampshire County Council has asked us to develop more detailed designs for several sections of the Trail, ready for implementation as and when funding is available. For more information about this project, see the dedicated project page.
- Former Staunton Way through Leigh Park: £40,000 of CIL funding has been awarded to promote this route between Staunton Country Park and Broadmarsh Coastal Park with a series of minor surface improvements and additional wayfinding.
- Footpath 101 on Hayling: this path connecting Shute Close to Legion Field has been awarded £55,000 funding for an improved all-weather surface to assist access to Mengham Junior School and the open space.
- St Albans Road and Baybridge Road in Leigh Park: two schemes totalling £24,500 to improve safety to vulnerable users by regulating parking behaviour by the use of railings and dragons teeth.
- We are also working with partners to improve cycle parking and signage at various locations around the borough.
Hampshire County Council funded highway schemes
Some of these schemes are being designed by HBC’s CELT team, others by Hampshire County Council’s (HCC) own Engineering Consultancy.
Find out more details about current, proposed and recently completed HCC projects in the borough.
Completed
We have recently completed an upgrade of footpath 521 on Hayling, between Denhill Close and the Hayling Billy Trail. This was funded through Havant Borough Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy, Hampshire County Council developer contributions, and a donation from Cycle Hayling.
