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News

Route diversion near Newton-in-Furness

22 July 2010

Due to the collapse of an old mine shaft, the route just beyond Newton-in-Furness village (map mile marker 6) is closed and a diversion signed. Please follow the diversion and do not try to move the fencing around the shaft and risk falling down a hole over 300’deep!

If you experience problems with the signed diversion please contact us. The shaft is part of the Woodbine pit which produced iron ore up until 1945 before closing.

 

Lowbarns Visitor CentreRoute change near Bishop Auckland

20 July 2010

Part of the route between Barnard Castle and past Bishop Auckland via Hamsterley Forest has changed. From mile-marker 120 on the Walney to Wear map, the route is now signed through Witton Park village, rather than through Witton Castle grounds and Witton-le-Wear.

The coffee shop at Low Barns Nature Reserve (Durham Wildlife Trust) by the River Wear is still easy to get to by following the road into Witton-le-Wear village.

 

Grange PromGrange Promenade now open for cycling

Great news for local cyclists and those attempting the W2W - the Promenade at Grange-Over-Sands has now been opened up for cycling.

This provides a more pleasant alternative to the often busy B5277 and gives some fantastic views across to Arnside Knott and the wide open spaces of Morcambe Bay.

Please be mindful this is a shared usage path and priority should still be given to pedestrians.

 

Derby Arms UnderpassDerby Arms Underpass signing

A new sign has been placed at the entrance to the tunnel under the A590 near to the Derby Arms (near Witherslack).

The highways sign now forbids cars to use the shortcut under A590 which had been a concern for cyclists in such a narrow tunnel.

 

Traffic free cycling improvements in Kendal

Bede Artwork

Riders taking the option to vist Kendal can now enjoy the route along the old canal in all weathers following the completion of resurfacing work on a popular cycle path. The 1.5km section from Burton Rd to Canal Head near the town centre is part of a larger Kendal Transport Plan which has seen other improvements in the town including the partial opening of the new Riverside Route and extra toucan crossings at busy road junctions.
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