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Cycle route in line for honour
2:34pm Sunday 18th May 2008
A SCHEME which created a cycle route past "striking" scenery in Hyndburn has been shortlisted for a national award.
The project which saw the creation of Hyndburn Greenway cycle route across Scaitcliffe Lodge and "On the Move" cycle rides has been shortlisted in the best cycling scheme category in the National Transport Awards.
The cycle route is largely off-road and runs through the borough linking Rishton, Great Harwood, Accrington and Baxenden using the canal towpath, cycle paths and an old railway. The scheme has also been praised for setting up a series of special rides for people with doctor's referrals.
The route is said to stand out from the competition because of the way it crosses the causeway across the "lake" - the former lodge on the edge of Accrington town centre.
County Coun Matthew Tomlinson, cabinet member for environment and transportation, said: "This is a fantastic project and the route looks really striking."
The Greenway was constructed in partnership between Lancashire County Council, Hyndburn Borough Council and Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity.
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Paul, Rishton says...
1:01am Mon 19 May 08
Volenteers have worked on this route from PROSPECTS in Hyndburn, both from Rishton and Great Harwood, Im disgusted the council can claim to take any credit from this!!!!
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cloggy, Arrod says...
12:53am Mon 19 May 08
Sustrans maintain the cycle higway, HBC got about 125K for the route at least 8 years ago and spent the money elsewhere!
HBC have no idea about cycle routes unless it makes them money, then they only do half a job! Look at the cycle routes in the borough for proof, you dont need to go far!