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How well signposted is the UK National Cycle Network ?

  • 02-05-2012 12:45am
    #1
    clonmahon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭


    Has anyone used the UK National Cycle Network http://www.sustrans.org.uk/map. If yes how well signposted are the routes. I am thinking of doing some touring in the UK this summer. If I make a list of the cycle routes I want to travel on before I go, will I be able to follow those routes using just sign posts or will I also need to bring maps. I’m guessing that the Brits will have everything well signposted but any guidance or tips that anyone who had travelled on the UK National Cycle Network can offer would be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,394 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    The bit I did was very well sign posted. The one thing I will say is that it can bring you on some aweful tracks though.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • #3
    rflynnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,021 ✭✭✭rflynnr


    I did Inverness to Glasgow via the Great Glen a couple years back. It only took three or four days but I don't recall ever getting lost. That said I did bring along hardcopy maps so I may not have entirely relied on signage.


  • #4
    clonmahon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭clonmahon


    Captain Havoc wrote: »
    The one thing I will say is that it can bring you on some aweful tracks though.

    That wouldn't worry me as I will be on holidays, not in any hurry, and riding on 700 x 35 tyres. It will add to the adventure.


  • #5
    clonmahon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭clonmahon


    rflynnr wrote: »
    I did Inverness to Glasgow via the Great Glen a couple years back. It only took three or four days but I don't recall ever getting lost. That said I did bring along hardcopy maps so I may not have entirely relied on signage.

    I can print maps from the Sustrans website, so that might be wise.


  • #6
    el tel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    I can only speak for route 99 as Its local to me buti can confirm it Is really well signposted. When I say really well, I mean there are loads of signs up. I have never fillowed the route but the number of signs and the number of times I'd pass them gives the impression its like a web rather than a single A to B route. For that reason I think maps would be useful. Inspired by your post I might ride route 99 to see where it takes me!

    To add: I see Sustrans have an app which maps the routes:
    http://www.sustrans.org.uk/what-we-do/national-cycle-network/national-cycle-network-app

    edited to add: the app is a load of ****e. I could draw a better map with a crayon on a piece of toilet paper


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