NEWS:

Blackwater Rail Trail - Phase 2 - Blackwater Lane to Pasture Close, Witham

During the Summer of 2011 Braintree District Council constructed a ramp suitable for cyclists and pedestrians to replace the existing steps at Blackwater Lane, to provide improved access to the Blackwater Rail Trail for cyclists, wheelchair and push chair users.

The scheme was funded by using the remaining s106 financial contribution (total of £92,500) received from Benton Hall Golf Club. This followed improvement works which were undertaken in 2008 to the Blackwater Rail Trail between Constance Close and Blue Mills Hill.

Once further funding is secured in the future the path between Blackwater Rail Trail and Pasture Road will be improved to provide a 3 metre wide path.

CYCLING FOR LEISURE

For more information on cycling for leisure please click here

CYCLE PARKING IN THE BRAINTREE DISTRICT

- Map Showing Cycle Parking Provision in Braintree Town Centre
- Map Showing Cycle Parking Provision in Witham Town Centre
- Map Showing Cycle Parking Provision at Witham Railway Station
- Map Showing Cycle Parking Provision in Halstead Town Centre

MAPS AND LEAFLETS:

- Braintree Cycleways Network Map
- Great Notley Cycleways Network Map
- Witham Cycleways Network Map

Sustrans have online mapping available of the National Cycle Network (NCN). NCN routes 1 and 16 pass through Braintree District.

Cycle Essex - Tourist Cycle Routes (Comprise of 9 maps illustrating circular cycle routes) The complete pack costs £5.50 (includes p&p) and can be obtained by calling 0845 600 7373.

Braintree District Council have a number of leisure route cycleway leaflets available:

Flitch Way (Off-road route along the former railway line country park between Braintree and Stansted, recently resurfaced along whole length. The Flitch Way is part of NCN route 16). Please view the following link for an electronic map:

- Flitch Way Leaflet

Blackwater Rail Trail (Mainly off road route following the disused railway line between Witham and Maldon, with some on road sections south of Witham near Wickham Bishops and near Langford. Please note that most of this route has not been resurfaced and may be difficult for  some bicycles following poor weather)

- Blackwater Rail Trail Leaflet

Colne Valley Cycle Trails (4 on-road routes following mainly quiet lanes in the scenic countryside of the River Colne Valley) - (cost - £1.75) please send a cheque payable to 'Braintree District Council' to Braintree District Council, Causeway House, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB and mark for the attention of 'Planning Policy - Colne Valley Cycle Trails'.