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Cycling and Walking

We want people to use cars less for shorter trips and walk and cycle more. Along with the NHS, we also want to help tackle obesity and other preventable illnesses by encouraging people to increase their daily physical activity.

How this contributes to the shared priorities

  • Congestion - by reducing the number of car trips.
  • Accessibility - by encouraging use of footpaths and rights of way.
  • Air Quality - by encouraging non-motorised trips.
  • Road Safety - by reducing the number of cars on the road.

Sustrans National Cycle Network Route planner (Rotherham)

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Cycling

A number of reports and assessments have been done to see how well the Council is doing in improving facilities for cyclists. View them along with our cycling strategy here.

This is a PDF Document Icon Cycling Strategy (511 Kb)
This is a PDF Document Icon English Regions Cycling Development Team 2004 Progress Review (52 Kb)
This is a PDF Document Icon Yorkshire and Humber Cycle Benchmarking Report - Rotherham (233 Kb)

Some 14 miles of National Cycle Network have been introduced in the Rotherham area. In addition 28 miles of Trans Pennine Trail are now available. The route along the towpath of the South Yorkshire Navigation Canal also offers an 8 mile traffic-free route between Rotherham and Sheffield.

The Rotherham Cycling Map, a large-scale street map specifically designed for cyclists, is available showing these cycle routes and more. To obtain a copy, contact the This is an internal link icon. Visitor Centre.

Cycling routes are also shown on the interactive This is an internal link icon. On-line Maps (Cycling Map) page.

Walking

Various leaflets are available from the Tourist Information Centre giving details of walks in and around Rotherham. These include way marked circular walks through countryside and woodland. You can find more leaflets and information here This is an internal link icon. Trails in the Countryside & here This is an internal link icon. Trans Pennine Way

There are also Town Centre trails highlighting the history and heritage of the Town. See the This is an internal link icon. Heritage Trails page.

The Rotherham Walking Festival includes walks, trails and events to suit a whole range of interests, ages and abilities. The Walking Festival is usually held in July. For more information, contact the This is an internal link icon. Visitor Centre.

Other Links

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For information about cycling and walking for leisure, please see the Outdoor Pursuits page.

This is an internal link icon. How to get in touch with the Transportation Unit

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