Where to ride
Local Cycle Network: The Royal Borough Cycle Map and Guide grades every road in our borough on traffic conditions and the degree of skill and experience needed to cycle on them. This grading is linked to levels of cycling competence in the National Cycle Training Standard. The map shows routes along quiet roads, as well as dedicated cycle routes, helping to cater for a wider range of cycling trips. Copies are available from council offices, libraries and local bike shops.
National Cycle Network: Sustrans has worked with local authorities and other stakeholders to develop the National Cycle Network, which connects towns and cities across the UK. NCN Route 4 (London to Reading) passes through the Royal Borough from Egham in the east, via Windsor, Eton, Bray, and Maidenhead, before heading off towards Henley in the west. There are also links to Slough and Heathrow (NCN Route 61) and to Cookham (NCN Route 50).
Sustrans has an on-line map showing all of these links. They have produced a Thames Valley Cycle Route map and guide, which features NCN routes between Oxford and London. This is available to buy through their website. They have also worked with the Royal Borough and Slough Borough Council to produced a leaflet of routes around the Jubilee River and Slough Linear Park.
Windsor Great Park: Cyclists are permitted to use many of the roads and tracks in Windsor Great Park during daylight hours. Motor vehicles are restricted, apart from the occasional estate vehicles, which means that cyclists can enjoy largely traffic free routes. National Cycle Route 4 passes through the park. A leaflet has been produced, which shows routes where cycling is permitted in the Great Park. This can be downloaded from the Crown Estates website.
Public Rights of Way: Cyclists can use certain public rights of way, including bridleways, byways and restricted byways. These paths may be shared with other users, including walkers, horse riders and off-road vehicles. They tend to be unsurfaced and are therefore most suitable for leisure rides on bikes designed for off-road use.
