Free cycle route maps

The London Cycle Guides, the set of cycle route maps developed by LCC and Transport for London, have been updated and the new editions are now available.

The maps, which were originally developed as an LCC project and were released as a joint venture between Transport for London and LCC for the first time in 2002, show lots of useful information for cyclists, including official cycle routes and quieter roads recommended by cyclists as well as cycle parking at stations and off-road motor traffic-free routes.

The 14 new maps replace the old print run of 19, thanks to a double-sided design that allows them to cover twice as much territory.

Map 10 is the one which covers Merton. The central London map that occupied the reverse side of the old maps has been replaced by an enlarged map dedicated to central London (map number 1)

The colour schemes remain the same with routes highlighted in blue and yellow, with purple added to highlight areas closed to cyclists.

HOW TO GET HOLD OF YOUR FREE MAP(S)

• Order from the TfL website
• Phone London Travel Information on (020) 7222 1234
• Pick up a copy in your local bike shop, library, or at the civic centre

Launched by Ken Livingstone in Hyde Park on 23rd March 2002, these new high quality cycle route maps are now available free of charge. They are based on the A-Z map, and show signposted routes, traffic free routes, LCC advisory routes, proposed routes, toucan crossings and lots more...

The maps are part of a groundbreaking association between the London Cycling Campaign, Transport for London, the London Boroughs and the London Cycle Network.

Merton Cycling Campaign was instrumental in helping create the maps that cover Merton. Volunteers pooled their local knowledge to provide routes taking in quiet back streets and cut-throughs. These routes join up and connect with the official borough cycle routes making the maps practical and easy to use.

Merton cycle route map

MCC and the council have produced a free map of cycle routes in Merton. To get hold of a copy, send an email to ray.puddy@merton.gov.uk with a note of your postal address. there is an on-line copy of the map here (1MB file, requires Acrobat Reader)