Cycle lanes and routes
Cycle Routes are principally indicated by signs and markings.
They may be either on the carriageway, on footways either shared
with or segregated from pedestrians, or specially designated cycle
paths.
The borough has a great deal of open space and a good bridleway
network, but few urban traffic free routes. Work continues on
projects to expand the urban traffic free and quiet routes for
cyclists.
The Pennine Bridleway
This 120 mile route passes through the borough. Find out more at
The National
Trails website.
Three Bridges Cycleway
The Three Bridges Cycleway links the centre of Littleborough to
Smithybridge and Wardle. The route avoids the main road but passes
through three housing estates, giving residents the choice of
cycling or walking for some local journeys.
Currently the signposted route finishes at Wardle Road.
Confident cyclists can use the main road to Rochdale from
here. We are working towards signposting a quieter route.
The Three Bridges Cycleway, admittedly short, is the start of
Regional Route 80 which could eventually take cyclists to Rochdale,
Bury and Bolton.