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Cycle Lanes

Cycle Routes are principally indicated by signs and markings. They may be either on the carriageway, on footways either shared with or segregated from pedestrians, or specially designated cycle paths.

Toucan Signals

The council operates Toucan Signals within the District. These are special traffic signals, similar to pelican crossings - they have a red man and green man to show when it is safe to cross - but they also have an extra signal, a green cycle. This means that cyclists need not dismount, but can cross over at the same time as pedestrians.

Further Information

If you require further information, please contact us.

Useful Information

A full catalogue of traffic signage and road markings can be found on the Highway Code website, which includes those that are applicable to cyclists. The Highway Code includes rules about cycling.

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Cycle Routes

Here are links to maps to show you designated cycle routes around Ashfield:

• Map of cycle routes around Sutton and Kirkby
• Map of cycle routes around Annesley and Hucknall
• Map of cycle routes around Nottinghamshire (pdf, 380KB)

And if you are heading for Nottingham: Map of cycling routes in Greater Nottingham (pdf, 224KB)

If you're planning cycling, you'll want to know what the weather is like: 5-day weather information on the external BBC website.

You will also find further information about all kinds of cycling by following these external links:

• Forestry Commission: Cycling in Nottinghamshire Ashfield has areas of woodland once part of the mighty Sherwood Forest. Many are under the management of the Forestry Commission, who maintain specially designed cycle tracks.
• Cyclists Touring Club The website of the UK's National Cyclists' Organization.
• Cycling England Cycling England aim to increase the use of bicycles for all types of journey.
• Sustrans the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects.