Click on picture RIGHT to read the full story in the local "East Kent Mercury"
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Now there's a safer route avoiding the dangerous A258
The 'Skylark Trail'
was launched Sat 12th July 2014 at Old Lantern pub, Martin |
You and your bike can now try the brand new Skylark Cycle Trail between Dover and Deal.
This improvement was prompted by the sad death of local cyclist Daniel Squire. It has been funded by KCC from the local Highways budget of the county councillor for Dover North, Steve Manion - who earns our wholehearted thanks in making this happen. The new route is well-signed using quiet country lanes and avoids the hazards of the busy A258. It offers a good inland alternative to the coastal National Cycle Route 1 . It was launched on Saturday 12th July 2014 at The Old Lantern Inn, The Street, Martin, near Dover CT15 5JL After the photo, we joined a nice down-hill ride to Deal - enjoying the views and the sound of the skylarks over the cornfields (or ride on to somewhere more adventurous). |
You say:
Paul Barlow says: "Personally I'd like to see pressure put on D.D.C / K.C.C to get the A258 improved with a separate safe cycle and walkers path. North out of Deal is well served with safe walking/cycle routes . . . South out of Deal certainly isn't !"
Mark Burton says: "A very good route but don't under estimate the blind bends and narrow lanes and fast traffic. Obviously, a much better option than the Dover/Deal road but stay safe, be seen and expect the unexpected speeding car or van."
Click HERE to see more comments and send in what you think...
Paul Barlow says: "Personally I'd like to see pressure put on D.D.C / K.C.C to get the A258 improved with a separate safe cycle and walkers path. North out of Deal is well served with safe walking/cycle routes . . . South out of Deal certainly isn't !"
Mark Burton says: "A very good route but don't under estimate the blind bends and narrow lanes and fast traffic. Obviously, a much better option than the Dover/Deal road but stay safe, be seen and expect the unexpected speeding car or van."
Click HERE to see more comments and send in what you think...
Click on image to read the full story in the "East Kent Mercury"
Previous Forum meeting:
On 24th October, we discussed 'Making cycling safer in Dover District'
The Forum meets FOUR times a year - this was the FOURTH and final meeting before the AGM. The recent tragic death of a cyclist at Ringwould added urgency to this meeting's topic, highlighting the issue of cycling safety in our District and what progress has been made on the Dover District Strategy 2008 and the development of safer cycling routes.
There was a report on the Spokes meeting with Kent Police Commissioner, Ann Barnes;
on what the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) can do to help people access the countryside on bikes;
and Colin Finch (KCC PROW) presented the new Dover/Deal/Sandwich Town Walking/Cycling Map.
Thank you for supporting our proposals
for a safer alternative to the A258
The Forum meets FOUR times a year - this was the FOURTH and final meeting before the AGM. The recent tragic death of a cyclist at Ringwould added urgency to this meeting's topic, highlighting the issue of cycling safety in our District and what progress has been made on the Dover District Strategy 2008 and the development of safer cycling routes.
There was a report on the Spokes meeting with Kent Police Commissioner, Ann Barnes;
on what the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) can do to help people access the countryside on bikes;
and Colin Finch (KCC PROW) presented the new Dover/Deal/Sandwich Town Walking/Cycling Map.
Thank you for supporting our proposals
for a safer alternative to the A258
Click on either image to read the full story in the "East Kent Mercury"
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Click on either image to read the full story in the "East Kent Mercury"
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click to see Minutes of earlier meetings: 6th June 2013, 17th October 2012.
click to see Minutes of earlier meetings: 6th June 2013, 17th October 2012.
Kent County Council elections May 2nd 2013
Click to see what local candidates have to say
in response to questions from SPOKES, the East Kent Cycling campaign.
in response to questions from SPOKES, the East Kent Cycling campaign.
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