While you can cycle on all of these, you’re only allowed to cycle segments and not the whole thing – unless you’re in Scotland or on the South Downs Way or Pennine Bridleway in England.
We’re 20 miles in, still in the Surrey Hills, and I’m already running on fumes.
The trail is primarily used for walking, road biking, and mountain biking. The Honourable mention at this point must go to local Cycling UK member As the Riders’ Route stands, and judging by the reaction from everyone, I can say it’s a cracker, with something for all off-road cyclists. Friday, 28 September 2018 North Downs Way - new GPX route Cycling UK's Riders' Route for the North Downs Way is a largely off-road route which will take you over 150 miles from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent. Each section has a railway station at both the beginning and end that is serviced with direct trains to London.Cycling UK's suggested route itinerary over three days going west to east is as following, and each stage can be downloaded below:The Oxted to Hollingbourne MTB route has now been updated to avoid a short stretch of footpath close to Bayley's Hill. Detling to Hollingbourne. "That’s very much the spirit of the Riders’ Route, developed by Cycling UK’s off-road policy advisor Kieran Foster. The North Downs Way A rideable NDW would be the third trail of its kind, behind the South Downs Way and the Pennine Bridleway which was launched in 2012. My upper body would have been hammered if on a gravel bike. I eventually catch and pass them, looking for another opportune spot for photography.
I did it on a hardtail MTB and was glad to have the suspension and wider tyres. Registered office: Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 9JX.Cycling UK's Riders' Route for the North Downs Way runs from Farnham to Dover.Cycling UK is working with national trails officers and landowners to create a fully rideable North Downs Way. "Despite the deviations that our Riders’ Route makes from the walking route, it’s still the North Downs Way. "Cycling UK has been saying for some time that not all footpaths are suitable for cycle use, but that many are. On a bike, you have to join a fast stretch of the A251 for about half a mile – although that is one of the areas where there’s hope for a resolution.Cycling UK’s existing rideable version of the North Downs Way – our Riders’ Route B-line – runs for 220km between Farnham and Dover. Add to My List Pilgrims Way Cycle Trail is a 47.2 mile point-to-point trail located near Rochester, Kent, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate.
"Where we want to create safer routes for cyclists and horseriders, rights of way legislation can make this difficult," he says.This is most noticeable around Sevenoaks in Kent. CUK have done a great job and the route is very good indeed. "The North Downs Way’s Pete Morris is on board: "It’s exciting to be a part of this bigger nationwide project, helping to develop best practice that will allow many more people to get the best out of the national trails. Since 1949, when they were introduced into the public consciousness, lines have been inscribed on maps to represent one definitive route for a set trail.
"Stretches of bridleway frequently link up with footpaths – effectively dead ends for cyclists.The biggest difference between the two is that while you can cycle on both, it’s only the South Downs Way that has a route that allows you to legally ride the whole length. The sections on the Pilgrims Way are particularly good. The official North Downs Way route continues east from Titsey – as foothpath, for large stretches.
"That’s not lost on Pete Morris, who is keen to see safe routes for all the North Downs Way’s users but sometimes struggles to make this possible. "The North Downs Way to Canterbury was a popular pilgrim route, and it’s understood historically that many pilgrims would have travelled on horseback," says Kieran. Photo: Sam Jones / Cycling UKCycling UK's Riders' Route for the North Downs Way is a largely off-road route which will take you over 150 miles from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent. I’ll accept Hannah’s expert suggestion that my Surly ECR running 29+ tyres ‘might’ be the best overall choice for the ride! Our Trails for Wales and Get on my Land campaigns (the latter in England) have argued for increased access to our rights of way. Yet from a cycling perspective they’re very different. The 150 miles can be ridden in one go as a bikepacking adventure, or alternatively Cycling UK has broken the journey down in to three roughly 50 mile stages. This is most noticeable around Sevenoaks in Kent. Registered office: Parklands, Railton Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 9JX.Riding the North Downs Way is a ride of two halves. Now I can point them towards the pilot route tested by Cycling UK, which we’re currently looking into adopting as an alternative, rideable North Downs Way route.