Published on:
29
September 2011
Cyclists can now enjoy a smoother and more direct journey on our local cycle network with the completion of improvement works.
The Council has recently completed the surfacing of the cycle path between Tullibody and Cambus. The work was made possible thanks to support from sustainable transport charity Sustrans and Sestran. This completes the final section of the NCN76 through Clackmannanshire linking Dunfemline - Alloa - Stirling.
The new path has been made possible thanks to Diageo who have allowed the path to go across their land in Cambus. It follows a very pleasant riverside route along the Forth and the new tarmac surface makes the path accessible to all users.
You are invited to send a photographer to Devon Place, Cambus, at 2pm on Tuesday 4th October when members of the Clackmannanshire Disabled Cycling Group will be enjoying their weekly cycle. They will be joined by Councillor Carrick, Harry Fox from Diageo and the Sustrans local volunteer team who help to maintain NCN 76 in this area.
Councillor Eddie Carrick, Sustainability Portfolio Holder, said: "This cycle route offers a really pleasant journey along the Forth for family days out and commuters. One of the ways we can change travel behaviour is by making walking and cycling more comfortable which is why, over the past five years, we have spent around £750,000 improving local cycle routes. Thanks goes to Sustrans who have provided around half of that funding and to Diageo who have allowed us to access their land. Cycling offers a good alternative to the private car for short to medium length journeys - it has no impact on the environment, is affordable and can contribute to improving the health of Clackmannanshire's population."
Katherine Soane, Project officer with Sustrans Scotland, said: "Sustrans Scotland is delighted to work with Clackmannanshire Council to further increases the routes for cycling and walking in the area. These routes are a real asset to Clackmannshire residents providing them with a real alternative to the car for everyday journeys or those just out for breath of fresh air. It provides visitors to the area with a great set of routes to explore."
The funding was made available to Sustrans Scotland, by the Scottish Government to help increase the numbers of people cycling in Scotland in line with the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland.