Council launches new walking and cycling map for Wisbech
A new walking and cycling map is now available for Wisbech to help residents and visitors make the most of local routes to be enjoyed on foot or by bike.
The map is the second in a series of maps produced by Fenland District Council to encourage people to leave their cars at home and actively travel around the district for work and school, as well as the area for leisure to explore.
The new Wisbech walk and cycle map follows the launch of the Whittlesey walk and cycle map in 2021 and preparations are well under way for the launch of Chatteris and March maps later this year.
The maps, part of the council’s strategy to improve cycling, walking and mobility assistance, highlight the numerous walking and cycling opportunities throughout the county.
With relatively flat terrain, the Fens is one of the best places in the country for walking and cycling, and offers plenty of easy terrain for all ages and abilities.
The maps can also help people plan their trips by combining walking and cycling routes to key locations and providing links to longer, more challenging cycling routes that connect to the National Cycle Network routes that run through Fenland.
Councilor Chris Seaton, Fenland portfolio owner for social mobility and heritage, said: “Walking or cycling has many benefits for our health and well-being, the local environment and our wallets (no taxes, no fuel, no fares) ! Cycling can also be faster than driving for short distances, especially in the city.
“Supporting people’s travels through active travel throughout the Fenland, whether for work, school or pleasure, is a priority for the council, so I’m delighted that we are making these maps for all four of our Fenland cities. I hope this latest for Wisbech introduces more people to the great cycling and walking network that is available in and around the city and of course encourages people to be more active.”
The Wisbech Walk and Cycle Map was funded by the Government’s Active Travel Capability Fund and produced with significant input from local interest groups and community groups. It has local pubs and village shops as well as local tourist attractions such as Peckover House and Gardens, Wisbech Castle, Octavia Hill Birthplace and Elgood’s Brewery, Gardens and Visitor Centre.
The map can be downloaded and printed free of charge from fenland.gov.uk/leisure or collected from a number of local outlets including Community Hub, Wisbech Library, Hudson Leisure Centre, Octavia Hill House, Peckover House and Wisbech Museum, as as well as the
Rosmini Center, Queen Mary Center and Trinity Center.
The Whittlesey Walking and Cycling Map, funded by Cambridgeshire County Council Integrated Transport Block funding, can also be downloaded and printed free of charge from fenland.gov.uk/leisure. It can also be picked up at various outlets around the town including the Whittlesey Library, Whittlesey Town Council offices, the Manor Leisure Center and the Whittlesey Museum.
