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Distinctive Gateways

Sentinel 1 by Jim Paulsen, Bristol Bath Path, National Route 4Sentinel 1 by Jim Paulsen

This dynamic and memorable sculpture provides a long distance landmark that can be seen in advance by passing travellers. Sentinel 1 forms part of a series works to mark particular site, Sentinel 2 can be found at nearby Mangotsfield station and Sentinel 3 is sited near Kilmarnock, in Scotland.

Concentric Twist by d3 Art and DesignConcentric Twist by d3 Art and Design, Lagan and Lough Cycle, National Route 9.

Concentric Twist was designed by d3 Art and Design (Ngaire Jackson, Clare Lawson and Gery Woodcock) to symbolise the act of cycling. The work in sited at Lisburn, Northern Ireland on the Lagan and Lough Cycle path, National Route 9. Visit the Lagan and Lough Cycle Path link to find out more.

The Lady of Shallott by Anwick Forge, The Water Rail Way, Boston to Lincoln, National Route 1.The Lady of Shallott by Anwick Forge

The Lady of Shalott by Anwick Forge lies on the Water Rail Way, between Boston and Lincoln, National Route 1. The staggered arches act as a gateway on route between the two site and reference the poetry of Alfred, Lord Tennyson to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the former Poet Laureate's birth. The piece takes as its reference the opening lines of "The Lady of Shalott", one of Tennyson's most famous poems: "On either side the river lie Long fields of barley and of rye That clothe the wold and meet the sky And thro' the field the road runs by........."

Bike Arch by Dominic ClareBike Arch by Dominic Clare, Porthmadog, National Route 8.

This gateway by Dominic Clare is made from oak and stainless steel, and marks the start of finish of National Route 8 at Porthmadog, overlooked by Mount Snowdon, North Wales.

To see the full selection of Gateways on the National Cycle Network visit Sustrans Picture Library.

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