Research and analysis

Historical Railways Estate: potential for walking and cycling routes

Assessment of 75 historic structures on hold for demolition and infilling works to determine the potential for walking and cycling routes.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
14 March 2022

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Initial assessment of Historical Railways Estate forward programme

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Details

The report identifies Historical Railways Estate structures (bridges, tunnels and embankments, for example) potentially suitable for cycling and walking routes. Produced by the active travel charity Sustrans, it concludes that:

  • 26 structures are likely to be useful for use as part of the National Cycle Network (NCN) or local cycling and walking routes
  • 24 structures might be useful for local cycling and walking routes but are not considered in current plans
  • 25 structures are unlikely to be useful
Published 14 March 2022