Preston to get 21 mile cycle route around city
£2.8m link with car and safe cycle parking facilities

An exciting new project looks set to get under way in
A short but important direct cycle link between Preston railway station and historic
The overall aim is to have a circular leisure and commuter route, called the Guild Wheel, linking the north of the city to the city centre at the south. Spokes will be formed by some of the existing National Cycle Network routes in the area and other corridors into the city. It also aims to link many of the city’s low income areas, where health is poorest and more cycling could bring real benefits.
Car and safe cycle parking facilities will be provided at intervals around the route, enabling people to park up and then walk or cycle into the city.
An interesting section will go along the River Ribble where the
The route is planned to be completed in time for
To be kept informed of the Wheel’s progress contact kathatkins@btinternet.com / 01772 72908
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