Improving the cycle network

Kent has over 670 kilometres of cycle network:

• national cycle routes
• regional cycle routes
• recreational cycle routes
• urban cycle networks.

For information about these routes, visit Explore Kent.

Maintaining the cycle network

Well maintained cycle tracks are essential and we are continually working to improve our service. As part of this, we have entered into a partnership with the Sustrans Rangers project.

Rangers are volunteers who are willing to devote some of their time to looking after the cycle network. Several teams of volunteer rangers undertake work such as:

• route signing
• basic vegetation clearance
• reporting faults
• surveying the cycle network.

To find out more about the project, call Sustrans on 0117 9150 110 or us on 08458 247 800.

Report a problem

If you notice a problem on one of our cycle routes, please tell us about it using our online fault reporting form.

What about cycling in the future?

Plans to improve and expand the cycling network, and services for cyclists are included in Kent's Local Transport Plan. We will continue to promote the benefits of cycling, increase road safety for cyclists and promote safer cycling practice.

You can view the cycling strategy for Kent in our Local Transport Plan.

How do we decide where a new cycle route will be?

We work closely with each district council to plan improvements to the cycle network.

We plan routes so cyclists can reach places safely and easily and link residential areas to key destinations such as:

• town centres
• railway stations
• bus stations
• schools
• workplaces
• shops
• other popular facilities, such as leisure centres or parks.

What are we doing to make cycling safer?

Safety is the most important factor when we plan and provide a new cycle route. We work closely with schools, district councils and others to develop safer routes to schools, colleges and universities.

If there are a number of accidents that involve cyclists in a particular area, we will identify the problem and make any necessary safety improvements.

We also offer cyclist safety training to all year 6 students in the Kent.

Working with cyclists

We have strong partnerships with local and national cycling organisations such as Spokes, Cyclists' Touring Club, Sustrans and British Cycling.

There are a number of cycle forums around Kent so you can work with district councils and us to improve the cycle network. There are established cycle forums in Maidstone, Thanet and Shepway. We would like to see one in each district.

For more information, please contact us on 08458 247 800.