Please see how to access PDF files. These maps can also be obtained from local libraries, Thurrock Council Civic Offices or from the Strategic Transport Team (telephone 01375 652014).
Lakeside are delighted to sponsor The Thurrock Cycle Map as part of a desire to support sustainable travel in Thurrock and the surrounding area. The cycle map links well with Lakeside’s own Travel Plan to encourage more shoppers and staff to travel by bus, rail, cycling and walking. Lakeside have added new cycle shelters and hope this guide will encourage people to cycle to Lakeside to work, shop or simply pop in for a coffee by the lake.
Lakeside are also proud to support the work of Sustrans through their excellent Bike It project working with school children and the wider community in encouraging safe cycling and enabling them to enjoy cycling and to stay healthy at the same time.
Gateway Cycling caters for anyone living in Thurrock and the Thames Gateway area that is interested in cycling. Whether you just want to take part in gentle social rides or push yourself to the limit in races.
Gateway Cycling has something to offer to cyclists of all ages and levels of experience. No matter what your cycling preference you can be sure to find others who share your interest and who can help you get more from your riding. For more information please visit www.gatewaycycling.org.uk
Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Their vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day they are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all. Sustrans aims to:
For more information on Sustrans please visit www.sustrans.org.uk or email info@sustrans.org.uk or telephone 0845 113 00 65.
We know that millions of children want to cycle to school in this country, yet only 2% do. Sustrans has stepped in to sort this out with Bike It, a ground-breaking project that has already quadrupled the number of children cycling to its target schools. The benefits of Bike It:
Team Green Britain Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life. Demonstrating the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling, the week aims to get people to give cycling a go all over the UK.
As the biggest nationwide cycling event in the UK Team Green Britain Bike Week encourages half a million people to join in events, rethink their everyday journeys and switch to cycling as the most convenient way to get around. Visit www.bikeweek.org.uk
The Thurrock Cycle Forum meets regularly to discuss issues relating to the Thurrock cycle network. Local residents, cyclists, cycle clubs and charities discuss all areas of cycling and how best to work in partnership with the Council to deliver improvements. If you are interested in joining the Cycle Forum please contact Thurrock Council on 01375 652014.
