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.