Walking and Cycling
Walking is one of the simplest, easiest, and cheapest ways to get around. This is particularly true at Cambourne whereby good quality, direct and well lit pedestrian routes are provided throughout Cambourne connecting the site to public transport stops, local shopping areas, leisure and education facilities. It is also easy to cycle around Cambourne via signed on and off road routes.
The benefits of travel by either walking or cycling include:
Walking or cycling can often be combined with other modes of transport for part of the journey, e.g. bus or train.
The existing network of pedestrian and cycle routes within Cambourne around the Upper Cambourne site is shown in Map 1 below which demonstrates the extensive pedestrian and cycle routes and the key locations of cycle parking within Cambourne. The existing residential areas are designed to be easily reached by foot via direct walking routes. For cyclists there is a mixture of on and off-road direct routes, indicated by the use of red tarmac.
Pedestrian and cycle routes have also been extended out into the countryside. Cyclists can also use the old A428 to access Cambridge, with on carriageway cycle lanes provided on part of the route. The A428 provides a suitable cycle route as it is relatively flat and straight.
The benefits of travel by either walking or cycling include:
- Helping to maintain a healthy weight - walking burns 100 calories in 20 minutes;
- Low Cost - no fuel or parking costs;
- Quick - no traffic hold ups or time spent looking for a parking space;
- Enjoyable - activity is good for physical and mental health; and
- Green - no pollution.
Walking or cycling can often be combined with other modes of transport for part of the journey, e.g. bus or train.
The existing network of pedestrian and cycle routes within Cambourne around the Upper Cambourne site is shown in Map 1 below which demonstrates the extensive pedestrian and cycle routes and the key locations of cycle parking within Cambourne. The existing residential areas are designed to be easily reached by foot via direct walking routes. For cyclists there is a mixture of on and off-road direct routes, indicated by the use of red tarmac.
Pedestrian and cycle routes have also been extended out into the countryside. Cyclists can also use the old A428 to access Cambridge, with on carriageway cycle lanes provided on part of the route. The A428 provides a suitable cycle route as it is relatively flat and straight.
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Download a file of Map 1 via the link to the right
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Map 2 below illustrates the location of community facilities and amenities in relation to the site and shows that there is a wide range of facilities and amenities within a 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 minute walking distance of the site. The extensive pedestrian network allows access to a number of facilities within appropriate walking distances.
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Download a file of Map 2 via the link to the right
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Walkbudi:
https://walkbudi.liftshare.com
WalkBUDi matches you up with other people who want to go the same way as you - so you can walk together. It's as easy as that – and totally free to use. You just need to register your journey and then do a search for others in your area wanting to share their walk. It makes walking fun, safer and more sociable.
Cycle Route Planning
http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/journey/to/52.22194,-0.07359/Cambourne/
To plan your cycle route from Cambourne visit Cambridge CycleStreets. CycleStreets is a UK-wide cycle journey planner system, which lets you plan routes from A to B by bike. It is designed by cyclists, for cyclists, and caters for the needs of both confident and less confident cyclists.
Cyclestreets also shows the location of cycle parking within Cambourne which is around the high street.
Bikebudi
https://bikebudi.liftshare.com
If you want some company on your bike ride (whether that’s to work or just for fun), the system matches you up with others going the same route, so you can ride together.
It doesn't matter whether you’re an experienced cyclist who'd just like the company, or a beginner who’d feel happier not riding alone – BikeBUDi is for everyone.
Local Cycle Shop
Richardsons Cycles
185-189 Newmarket Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8HA
Tel: 01223 322450
cambridge@richardsonsonline.co.uk
51 Ermine Street,
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 3EZ
Tel: 01480 453492
huntingdon@richardsonsonline.co.uk
7 The Broadway
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 5BX
Tel: 01480 463127
stives@richardsonsonline.co.uk
Station Cycles
Station Cycles
257 Barnwell Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8SL
Tel: 01223 244310
barnwellroad@stationcycles.co.uk
Station Cycles
Corn Exchange St
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 3QF
Tel: 01223 307655
grandarcade@stationcycles.co.uk
Station Cycles
9 High Street
Histon
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9JD
Tel: 01223 232 182
histon@stationcycles.co.uk
Cycle Parking
http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/journey/to/52.22194,-0.07359/Cambourne/
The above link shoes the location of cycle parking within Cambourne around the high street.
Safer Cycling Scheme – Cambridgeshire County Council
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/info/20020/cycling/127/cycle_safety
This provides information on safe courses for children and on links for adult cycle training.
Cycle Training
Bikeability
www.dft.gov.uk/bikeability/the-three-levels/cycling-skills-for-adults/
This provides links to cycle instruction for adults to build confidence if you have recently rediscovered your enthusiasm for cycling.
One company which offers training throughout Cambridgeshire are Riding a Bike:
www.ridingabike.co.uk
https://walkbudi.liftshare.com
WalkBUDi matches you up with other people who want to go the same way as you - so you can walk together. It's as easy as that – and totally free to use. You just need to register your journey and then do a search for others in your area wanting to share their walk. It makes walking fun, safer and more sociable.
Cycle Route Planning
http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/journey/to/52.22194,-0.07359/Cambourne/
To plan your cycle route from Cambourne visit Cambridge CycleStreets. CycleStreets is a UK-wide cycle journey planner system, which lets you plan routes from A to B by bike. It is designed by cyclists, for cyclists, and caters for the needs of both confident and less confident cyclists.
Cyclestreets also shows the location of cycle parking within Cambourne which is around the high street.
Bikebudi
https://bikebudi.liftshare.com
If you want some company on your bike ride (whether that’s to work or just for fun), the system matches you up with others going the same route, so you can ride together.
It doesn't matter whether you’re an experienced cyclist who'd just like the company, or a beginner who’d feel happier not riding alone – BikeBUDi is for everyone.
Local Cycle Shop
Richardsons Cycles
185-189 Newmarket Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8HA
Tel: 01223 322450
cambridge@richardsonsonline.co.uk
51 Ermine Street,
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 3EZ
Tel: 01480 453492
huntingdon@richardsonsonline.co.uk
7 The Broadway
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 5BX
Tel: 01480 463127
stives@richardsonsonline.co.uk
Station Cycles
Station Cycles
257 Barnwell Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB5 8SL
Tel: 01223 244310
barnwellroad@stationcycles.co.uk
Station Cycles
Corn Exchange St
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 3QF
Tel: 01223 307655
grandarcade@stationcycles.co.uk
Station Cycles
9 High Street
Histon
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9JD
Tel: 01223 232 182
histon@stationcycles.co.uk
Cycle Parking
http://cambridge.cyclestreets.net/journey/to/52.22194,-0.07359/Cambourne/
The above link shoes the location of cycle parking within Cambourne around the high street.
Safer Cycling Scheme – Cambridgeshire County Council
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/info/20020/cycling/127/cycle_safety
This provides information on safe courses for children and on links for adult cycle training.
Cycle Training
Bikeability
www.dft.gov.uk/bikeability/the-three-levels/cycling-skills-for-adults/
This provides links to cycle instruction for adults to build confidence if you have recently rediscovered your enthusiasm for cycling.
One company which offers training throughout Cambridgeshire are Riding a Bike:
www.ridingabike.co.uk
