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It’s good for your wallet:
Did you know, the average cost
of maintaining a car each year is
£273 and that’s before petrol costs,
compared to just £75 for a bike? If
you’re looking to tighten your belt,
cycling can be an affordable option.
With an average household in the UK
spending one in every six pounds on
travel, think how much you’ll save if
you make some journeys by bike.
It’s good for the environment:
Cycling is a fast and efficient way of
travelling. Quicker than walking, it is
almost carbon neutral, so you don’t
need to worry about the impact
your journeys are having on the
environment. According to Sustrans,
2kg of carbon is saved for every short
journey that is made using a bike
instead of a car.
It’s good for the town:
Bikes take up less space than cars to
park, and one car space could provide
parking for 5-10 bikes. Whilst a cyclist
cannot carry as much shopping as a
motorist, they make more visits to local
shops than car drivers, spending more
money in total per week, which places
them second in levels of spend only to
pedestrians. This means that the hourly
revenue generated by cyclists is up to
six times as much compared to vehicles.
(Cycling the Way Ahead in Towns & Cities
(DG13 EC) by Claude Bouche, www.europa.
eu.int, Office for Official Publications of the
European Communities, 1999)
Museum of Harlow
The museum tells the story of the area now known
as Harlow, from ancient times to the present day.
Situated in the picturesque former Mark Hall stable
block and kitchen gardens, the museum offers a
unique opportunity for visitors to discover the rich
history of the town they see around them.
Visitors to the museum can make use of the local
history library. They also have a full programme
of Saturday events, pre-school sessions, themed
school holiday events and younger visitors can also try free quizzes and trails.
Harlow Leisurezone
Facilities include: swimming pool, indoor tennis courts, gym, fitness class
studios, spinning studio, sports hall, squash courts and health spa.
The Gibberd Garden
Templefields
Industrial
Estate
Staple Tye
Shops
Church
Langley
Bush Fair
Harlow Town Park covers 164 acres and
is a great place to visit in any season.
There are attractive scenic landscapes,
river walks and views, a paddling pool
(open in the summer season), skateboard
park, Pets’ Corner, Harlow Showground,
café and an adventure playground. The
outdoor bandstand provides public
entertainment including jazz, pop and
rock concerts. Harlow Town Park also hosts fun annual events including
the fireworks display. The Park is an ideal place for adults and children to take
leisurely strolls, see wildlife and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Town Centre
Pinnacles
Industrial
Estate
This chart shows you approximate distances and times to key locations in Harlow to
help you plan your journey. Remember, the exact time will depend on your route
and how quickly you pedal.
Numbers
indicate:
Miles
Minutes Cycling
Harlow Town Park
Try joining a club. Cycle Harlow is
a new club for all ages, abilities and
disciplines. For more details visit
www.cycleharlow.co.uk.
How long will it take me?
Why not cycle to...
Image by Brian Thomas
Cycling with the family is fun and
also brings you closer together, whilst
also helping children towards their
recommended daily activity of 1
hour a day. Children can incorporate
cycling into their daily lives by cycling
to school, to the shops or out with
friends. In your free time take the
children for a ride to the park, Pets’
Corner or the town centre.
Want to cycle more?
0.39
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1.2
1.6
1.3
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1.6
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Princess
Alexandra Hospital
4
Harlow Town
Station
1.3
1.2
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1.6
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3.0
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Harlow Mill
Station
2.9
2.9
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Pinnacles
Industrial Estate
1.2
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1.6
3.4
2.8
2.0
4.4
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6
11
23
19
13
30
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Templefields
Industrial Estate
1.6
1.7
1.0
1.1
2.8
3.6
3.3
2.7
11
11
7
8
19
24
22
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Staple Tye
Shops
1.3
1.6
3.0
4.6
2.0
3.6
3.5
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11
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Church Langley
Bush Fair
The Towpaths of the River
Stort are easily accessible from the
north of the Town. When using these,
and other, cycle facilities, please bear in
mind the Code of Conduct:
The garden is recognised as an important contribution to 20th century garden
design and it is listed on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of
Special Historic Interest in England.
Ring with Two Tings: Use a bell,
The Water Gardens
Pass people slowly: Slow down
The Water Gardens are perfect for family shopping; with shops, restaurants and
secure cycle parking, set in landscaped gardens with tranquil ponds and water
fountains. The Water Gardens are open air with spacious and wide walkways,
where you can wander freely, browse and shop - all at your leisure.
River Stort
The towpaths provide a pleasant off-road leisure route just to the North of the
Town. More adventurous cyclists can follow the towpath to Roydon Mill or
the Olympic site at Stratford.
Mark Hall Sports Centre
Facilities include: sports hall, athletic track, all weather pitches, tennis courts
and fitness suite.
Unsure how to approach a junction?
Want to feel more confident riding in
traffic? Harlow has an extensive offroad cycle network, but if you want
to ride on the road, get Bikeability
training from Essex County Council by
calling 01245 437131.
Harlow Mill
Station
It’s good for your family:
Make sure any bike you buy is fitted
with lights, reflectors, a bell and a
good lock so that you can park your
bike securely. It is recommended that
you wear a helmet and high visibility
clothing whenever you cycle.
Try cycling with friends, family or a
buddy for trips to work, the shops
or just for fun. Start with short trips
and gradually build up the time
and distance. You’ll soon notice the
difference in both your fitness levels
and general health.
There are led rides every Saturday at
1.30pm from the mobility hut on Post
Office Road, organised and led by
Cycle Harlow.
Harlow Town
Station
The Cycle Harlow Club run Bike
Basics workshops for returning or
new cyclists, aimed at giving you the
confidence to get going. They cover
the basics of maintenance, how to ride
safely and include a short led off-road
ride. As part of the workshop you’ll
be given information about other
schemes and clubs to help you cycle.
The workshops are run in small groups
by professionals, who are there to
ensure that you have the right support
and encouragement to either take up
or return to cycling. Contact Cycle
Harlow on [email protected] for
more information.
On the road
Princess
Alexandra
Hospital
Cycling can be easily incorporated
into your daily routine. Instead of
using the car for short journeys, take
the bike. During peak traffic times it’s
often quicker than driving. Journeys
under 5 miles are ideal for cycling and
in Harlow most places are less than 6
miles away!
Getting started
Unsure about cycling alone?
Town Centre
It’s recommended that adults take part
in 30 minutes of physical activity every
day to keep fit and healthy.
It’s really important that you buy the
right bike for you. That means choosing
a bike that is not only the right size,
but one that is designed to meet your
cycling needs. For example, if you are
planning to use your bike to travel to
school or work, you will have different
needs than if you are planning to cycle
off-road or for sport. If you’re unsure
which type of bike to buy, talk to the
sales assistants in your local bike shop
and ask them which bike they would
recommend. They will also be able to
advise you on the size of bike you need,
particularly when buying for a child.
•Don’t know where or how to start?
•Not been on a bike for years?
•Don’t know where to get a bike or
how to choose one?
Image supplied by The Museum of Harlow
It’s good for you:
Buying a bike
Cycle Harlow
Map
Why Cycle?
Getting Started
January 2011
The
project is a partnership between
Essex County Council, Harlow
Council, Primary Care Trust,
the Cycle Harlow club and
other national and local
organisations.
when approaching pedestrians give Two
Tings to let them know you are there.
when approaching pedestrians and only
pass when it is safe to do so. Try to pass
on the water side of the path.
Ride at a sensible speed for the
towpath conditions: The towpath
is never suitable for cycling fast as there
are many other users, low bridges and
narrow sections. If you are in a hurry, do
not use the towpath, please use the road.
Pedestrians have priority.
Considerate cycling permitted.
If you have any queries about
this map, or would like further
copies, please contact us:
[email protected]
Useful Contacts
Places to visit
Local organisations
Pets’ Corner in the Town Park
01279422790
Cycle Harlow
www.cycleharlow.co.uk
The Museum of Harlow
01279454959
Groove BMX
www.groovebmx.co.uk
Parndon Wood Nature Reserve
01279430005
The Canal Boat Project
01279424444
Sumners Leisure Centre
01279430436
Harlow Leisurezone
01279621500
Harlow Indoor Tennis Centre
01279442537
Essex Outdoors
01279620270
Gibberd Garden
01279442112
Sportessex
www.sportessex.com
National organisations
Cycling Touring Club (CTC)
www.ctc.org.uk
British Cycling
www.new.britishcycling.org.uk
Sustrans
www.sustrans.org.uk
Bikeability
www.bikeability.org.uk
General cycling information
www.bikeforall.net
British Waterways
www.waterscape.com