Wiltshire
Open routes
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National Route 4 |
National Route 4 of the National Cycle Network is the key route through Wiltshire and forms a part of the Severn and Thames Cycle Route.
It has two options - both routes connect Hungerford and Bradford-on-Avon with the routes splitting at Great Bedwyn and rejoining at Semington Bridge.
The Southerly option follows the Kennet & Avon Cycle Route between Pewsey, Devizes and Trowbridge. The route is traffic-free along the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath between Bradford-on-Avon and Devizes and on quite lanes between Devizes and Pewsey.
The North Wiltshire Rivers Route option connects Marlborough, Avebury, Calne and Chippenham and is mainly traffic-free.
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National Route 24 |
National Route 24 is currently open between Sutton Veny (just outside Warminster) and Wilton along quiet roads in the Wyle Valley. The route is also open between Alderbury (south east of Salisbury) and Mottisfont Abbey. The route when complete will connect Bath and Southampton.
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National Route 45 |
National Route 45 is the main north / south route in Wiltshire connecting Salisbury with Cricklade via Avebury, Marlborough, the Chiseldon Timberland Trail and Swindon. Most of the route is open and signed, though not continuously with gaps on Salisbury Plain. Beyond Cricklade the route will eventually run all the way to Chester via Gloucester and Shrewbury.
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The Wiltshire Cycleway |
The Wiltshire Cycleway (Regional Route 20) is a circular 160 mile (255 kms) route around Wiltshire taking in Salisbury, Amesbury, Marlborough, Malmesbury, Corsham, Bradford-on-Avon, Mere and Wilton. A Wiltshire Cycleway Guide Pack priced £2.00 is available from Wiltshire County Council.
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Route development
Swindon and the Cotswolds
Sustrans, with partners, was successful in winning a £250,000 development grant from the Big Lottery for the Cricklade Country Way. Incorporating 12 miles of new and improved traffic-free walking and cycling routes connecting Mouldon Hill Country Park in Swindon with the Cotswold Water Park, we are nearing the end of the development phase. An outline planning application has been submitted to both Swindon Borough Council and North Wilts District Council. More information is available at www.crickladecountryway.org.uk where you can also pledge your support for the scheme.
Free cycle maps for Wiltshire
The Kennet & Avon Cycle Route Bristol to Reading
(National Route 4) - out of print but available to download
A more detailed GEOprojects Kennet & Avon Canal map is also available.
Swindon Cycle map - Swindon BC, tel: 01793 466367
North Wiltshire Rivers Route - North Wiltshire DC, tel: 01249 706111
Salisbury & Wilton - Salisbury DC, tel: 01722 434673
Chiseldon Timberland Trail - Great Western Community Forest, tel: 01793 466324 or download
Wiltshire Cycleway Map - request from Visit Wiltshire
5 Cycle Routes in and around Wiltshire (16 to 33 miles) - Download from Visit Wiltshire website.