Depending on how confident and fit a cyclist you are, there are a range of destinations that can be accessed by bike from Bramshall Meadows.
A cycle ride into Uttoxeter town centre will take around 5-minutes, with it only taking a few minutes more to reach the train station. When you consider the time it takes to park and get through traffic, that is probably quicker than a journey by car!
Many of the local routes are lightly trafficked, and are classed as advisory cycle routes on the Uttoxeter cycle map produced by Staffordshire County Council.
If you’re looking to get out and cycle for leisure, Bramshall Meadows has easy access to the wonderful route 549 of the National Cycle Route, which locally, can be followed eastwards to Sudbury, then onto Etwall or northwards into the Peak District.
For more information on cycling in and around Bramshall visit our useful cycling guides and resources page.
Planning a Journey by Bike
If you are unfamiliar with the local area and looking to plan a route by bike, an online route planner can be a really useful tool to use. You can enter your journey start point and end point and the route planner will display a number of route options on a handy map. Alongside easy to follow directions it will tell you how far the journey is, how long it will take, and even how hilly it is.
CycleStreets is a handy website that allows you to plan your journey. Simply enter your start and end points and away you go!
Why cycle?
Cycling is rapidly growing in popularity, and through the CV19 pandemic has for many people become an essential travel option. Cycling has always, however, been a great way to travel around for those able to do so. It offers many personal benefits, such as improved health and cost savings. It also offers significant benefit to the environment and local community, helping to take cars off the road, reducing pollution and reducing congestion.
Cycling can also be a great choice for commuting. If you’re new to cycling or aren’t really sure where to starting with your cycle-commute then check out some of our other guidance on buying a commuter bike, commuting by bike whatever the weather and the benefits of choosing to travel actively.