Ludlow cycling schemes

Mapping

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Scheme details

Please note that some of the following cycling schemes may also feature walking elements in order to ensure that the schemes cater for all users where possible.

Scheme name
L.48
Location
Fishmore Road
Recommendation
Reduce speed limit to 20mph and restrict on-road parking. Give cyclists priority at side roads and provision for them at the roundabout. Add crossing points when footways change side
Scheme name
L.47
Location
St Julians Avenue and Livesey Road
Recommendation
Investigate making a 'low traffic neighbourhood' along St Julians Avenue/Livesey Road to stop through traffic
Scheme name
L.34
Location
Connection from Ledwyche Rise to the industrial estate, includes crossing of A49
Recommendation
Create a direct route to extend the off road path across the industrial sites and A49 to the park and ride, including a designated route through the new development site, recommended this be designated a bridleway
Scheme name
L.32
Location
Route along Bromfield Road and Corve Bridge
Recommendation
Improve bridge provision for active travel, enhance footway into shared path
Scheme name
L.36
Location
Connecting Bromfield to Ludlow, upgrade of existing National Cycle Network Route 44 along existing public rights of way
Recommendation
Signpost this route as an active travel and equestrian corridor and with slow speeds to increase safety
Scheme name
L.35
Location
Route along Parys Road connecting residential areas to the industrial estate and other local destinations
Recommendation
Improve existing cycle lanes including bypasses of traffic calming measures
Scheme name
L.38
Location
Tower Street
Recommendation
Close to traffic and provide space for cyclists
Scheme name
L.37
Location
A49 to Bromfield
Recommendation
Improve quality, signage and security of existing off-road path parallel to A49
Scheme name
L.39
Location
Crossing of the A49 roundabout by Sainsburys
Recommendation
Improve crossing for cyclists and equestrians at the roundabout, including a button back from the road
Scheme name
L.13
Location
Railway crossing into the station entrance from Quarry Gardens
Recommendation
Improve to step free access between platforms (already being investigated)
Scheme name
L.02
Location
Route through the main town centre/High Street areas
Recommendation
Consider closure of historic centre to general traffic
Scheme name
L.26
Location
Route along the pathway parallel to Rock Lane between Sandpits Road and the railway line
Recommendation
Enhance existing pathway and improve signage along route
Scheme name
L.28
Location
Back route from Steventon to Ludlow Eco Park along Foldgate Lane
Recommendation
Consider making access only to make a cycle/equestrian route
Scheme name
L.27
Location
Connection from Steventon to Ludlow
Recommendation
Make Steventon Road a ‘quiet lane’ (route where special attention must be paid to walkers, cyclists and horse riders including protection from speeding traffic) and introduce waiting areas along road in lieu of being able to provide a full cycle lane
Scheme name
L.33
Location
Connecting the town centre to Ludlow CofE School and beyond to A49 along Coronation Avenue
Recommendation
Improve and extend shared path, improve and increase pedestrian crossings and introduce cycle lanes. Extend 20mph zone
Scheme name
L.29
Location
Connection through southeastern residential area along Steventon New Road linking the zone to local destinations south of the town
Recommendation
Create 'low traffic neighbourhood' along/around route to create safer space for cyclists and introduce 20mph speed limit
Scheme name
L.30
Location
Connection between Culmington and Ludlow along B4365
Recommendation
Create a cycle path along the road, widening to shared path to the south past the race club which would be open for equestrian use
Scheme name
L.31
Location
Connection between Culmington and Ludlow along existing Public Right of Ways
Recommendation
Upgrade existing public right of way, ensuring that no users lose their access rights
Scheme name
L.20
Location
Connection from Cleehill to Ludlow
Recommendation
Widen narrow footway into shared path, which would be accessible to active and equestrian users
Scheme name
L.18
Location
Connection from Caynham to Ludlow
Recommendation
Create a new pedestrian/cyclist bridge over the railway line. Introduce a 20mph speed zone along the residential roads and designate the rural sections as ‘quiet lanes’ (route where special attention must be paid to walkers, cyclists and horse riders including protection from speeding traffic). Provision of cycle/pedestrian crossing the A49 roundabout
Scheme name
L.25
Location
River crossing along Dinham Bridge, connect leisure route along National Cycle Network Route 44
Recommendation
Formalise contraflow along bridge to allow for more space for active users and extend 20mph limit over the bridge
Scheme name
L.19
Location
Connection from Knowbury to Caynham, links in with further connection to Ludlow
Recommendation
Investigate need for off-road shared path, which would be accessible to active and equestrian users
Scheme name
L.21
Location
Connection from Bitterley to Ludlow
Recommendation
Investigate adding a cycle lane to rural road. Upgrade public right of way between Middleton and Bitterley, ensuring use for all users is retained (including equestrians)
Scheme name
L.22
Location
Connection from Ashford Carbonell to Ludlow
Recommendation
Make the B4361 as a ‘quiet lane’ (route where special attention must be paid to walkers, cyclists and horse riders including protection from speeding traffic), then a short section of off-road shared use path on the A49 with a pedestrian/cycle over-bridge, and on the un-named roads into the villages, create quiet lanes as there is insufficient space to broaden the footway without land purchase
Scheme name
L.23
Location
Route through Gallows Bank along public rights of way connecting to Sheet Road
Recommendation
Enhance existing path and improve signage
Scheme name
L.24
Location
Connection from Rocks Green development site into Ludlow across A49, heading towards town centre following existing public rights of way and Ridings Road
Recommendation
Upgrade existing public right of way to segregated cycle route, ensuring that usage by equestrians and other users is retained
Scheme name
L.11
Location
Connection through Gallows Bank along Dark Lane between Rock Lane and the industrial and eco parks
Recommendation
Enhance existing offroad pathway and improve signage to it and awareness of it, allowing all users except motorised vehicles
Scheme name
L.10
Location
Route along Sheet Road connecting The Sheet towards the town centre
Recommendation
Introduce cycle lanes
Scheme name
L.13
Location
Railway crossing into the station entrance from Quarry Gardens
Recommendation
Improve to step free access between platforms (already being investigated)
Scheme name
L.12
Location
Route along A49 between Rocks Green and The Sheet
Recommendation
Investigate shared off-road path parallel to A49, accessible to all users (excluding motorised vehicles)
Scheme name
L.15
Location
Eastern access to the railway station from Gravel Hill
Recommendation
Clean up pathway and improve signage. Trim back edges to marginally widen pathway
Scheme name
L.14
Location
Connection through residential area along public rights of way linking towards the train station
Recommendation
Upgrade public right of way to shared path, ensuring no user loses their right of access (eg equestrians)
Scheme name
L.17
Location
Connection through the centre employment area along Weeping Cross Lane
Recommendation
Introduce double yellow lines on Weeping Cross Lane, as well as widening the southbound footway into a cycle-lane (via land purchase)
Scheme name
L.16
Location
Route along Old Street and Corve Street connecting the north of the town to the town centre and railway station
Recommendation
Create a segregated cycle lane, with localised treatments at pinch-points. Introduce a point closure on the northern section of the route
Scheme name
L.03
Location
Railway crossing along Corve Street
Recommendation
Consider cycle lanes and cycle provision at roundabout
Scheme name
L.01
Location
Main thoroughfare to the town centre, along Gravel Hill
Recommendation
Repaint advanced stop boxes. Create cycle bypass of signals on Upper Galdeford. Make a 20mph zone
Scheme name
L.05
Location
Local route through residential area along Sandpits Road connecting to the hospital
Recommendation
Create shared-use path from the Sandpits Road/Riddings Road junction up to the Sandpits Road/Wheeler Road junction and continuing on alongside the park (land purchase from the town council required) and then a 20mph speed limit zone from Sandpits Road/Livesey Road/Whitbread Road junction up to where the cycle route connects with Henley Road
Scheme name
L.04
Location
Henley Road between the A49 and Weyman Road
Recommendation
Create segregated path and/or cycle lanes through residential area
Scheme name
L.07
Location
Railway crossing between Sheet Road and Housman Crescent
Recommendation
Improve safety perceptions with increased lighting, replace chicane barriers with something easier to navigate for non-standard bikes
Scheme name
L.06
Location
Connection along Lower Galdeford from Upper Galdeford to Steventon New Road
Recommendation
Reseal road and review parking provision to deliver cycle lanes
Scheme name
L.09
Location
Route along Station Drive to connect into the train station from the town centre and other trunk roads
Recommendation
Add cycle lanes and continuous footways (particularly outside railway station)
Scheme name
L.08
Location
Ludford Bridge river crossing
Recommendation
Introduce cycle advanced stop boxes at bridge
Scheme name
L.41
Location
Henley Road between Weyman Road and Sandpits Road
Recommendation
Create segregated path and/or cycle lanes through residential area
Scheme name
L.40
Location
A4117 Rocks Green from A49 roundabout to Henley
Recommendation
Widen narrow footway into shared path, which would also be usable by equestrians
Scheme name
L.43
Location
Henley Road between Gravel Hill roundabout and Corve Street
Recommendation
Add double yellow lines and investigate cycle lane up hill
Scheme name
L.42
Location
Henley Road approach to and crossing of the roundabout with Gravel Hill
Recommendation
Investigate improving safety at roundabout with Gravel Hill
Scheme name
L.46
Location
Linney between Dinham Bridge and Corve Street
Recommendation
Widen and extend path to go whole length of route, increase crossing points and investigate traffic calming and speed limit restrictions
Scheme name
L.45
Location
Temeside between Weeping Cross Lane and Steventon New Road
Recommendation
Investigate making a 'low traffic neighbourhood' and upgrade footways