Cycle Map & Guide

About the Royal Borough Cycle Map: The latest version of the Royal Borough Cycle Map represents a significant improvement over previous versions. Rather than just showing dedicated cycle routes, the map grades every road in the borough according to traffic conditions and the degree of skill and experience needed for cycling. This classification is linked to levels of cycling competence prescribed by the National Cycle Training Standard.

This classification has been done in conjunction with local cyclists, making use of their experience and local knowledge. It serves to highlight routes along quieter roads as well as dedicated cycling infrastructure, thus helping to cater for a much wider range of cycling trips. If you are new to cycling, you are advised to start off on dark green routes where traffic is generally light and speeds low. As your cycling skills and confidence increase, start to use the light green roads which may be a little busier and demand more concentration. Only when you are able to deal with heavier and faster traffic should you include the yellow and orange roads into your routes. The few red roads demand the highest level of skill and should be avoided by most cyclists if possible.

National Cycle Network: Developed by Sustrans in partnership with local authorities and other stakeholders, the National Cycle Network connects towns and cities across the country. NCN Route 4 (London to Reading) passes through the Royal Borough from Egham in the east, via Windsor Great Park, Eton, Dorney Common, Bray, and Maidenhead, before heading off towards Henley in the west. There are also links to Slough and Heathrow (NCN Route 61) and to Cookham (NCN Route 50).

Sustrans has an on-line mapping facility which provides details of all these links. They have also produced a guide for the Thames Valley Cycle Routes, which features NCN routes between Oxford and London. In addition, Sustrans together with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Slough Borough Council have produced a leaflet providing details of routes in the vicinity of the Jubilee River and Slough Linear Park. A PDF version of this leaflet is available to download via the link at the bottom of this web page.

Windsor Great Park: Cyclists are permitted to use many of the roads and tracks in Windsor Great Park during hours of daylight. Motor vehicles are restricted, apart from the occasional estate vehicle, which means that cyclists can enjoy largely traffic free routes. National Cycle Route 4 passes through the park.

A leaflet has been produced, which shows routes where cycling is permitted within the Great Park. This can be downloaded from the Crown Estates website.

Public Rights of Way: Cyclists are permitted to use certain parts of the public rights of way network, including bridleways, byways and restricted byways. These facilities may be shared with other user groups, including walkers, equestrians and off-road vehicles. They tend to be unsurfaced and are therefore considered most appropriate for leisure rides using bikes designed for off-road use.

•   Jubilee River Cycle Route Leaflet (546KB)

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