Cycling is the perfect way to explore Sefton. From the coast to the picturesque towns and beautiful countryside with views stretching to the horizon, there are many wonderful opportunities for you to cycle around the area and visit some of the fantastic places we have in the Borough.
Whether you have never ridden before but are keen to learn, are already an active cyclist but want to ride with a group, look for new routes to try or you’re looking to grow your confidence, you will find plenty of information below and also in our quarterly Sefton Walking & Cycling booklet.
Cycling Routes
Sefton has many cycling routes ideal for leisure cycling as well as getting from A to B. A lot of our routes are family-friendly and we have routes for all abilities and tastes. Routes are available in paper form and can be collected from the Eco Centre in Southport. You can also download routes from this website.
Partner Organisations and Useful Information
Bikeability - Bikeability is the Department for Transport’s flagship national cycle training programme for schoolchildren in England. Bikeability cycle training is a practical training programme, which provides schoolchildren with life skills and enables them to cycle confidently and competently on today’s roads.
Bikeability | Cycle training for everyone delivering better and safer training
Bikeright! (Liverpool) - Bikeright offers Free cycle training to Merseyside residents and have 100's of free places available on cycle skills courses for adults across Merseyside. Beginner, intermediate and advanced courses are available to suit any rider and individually tailored are also offered. You'll need to live, work or study in Merseyside to qualify.
Sustrans UK - Sustrans works with schools to encourage active travel (cycling, walking or scooting) among students. It also works with employers and local authorities.
Cycling UK – A charitable membership organisation supporting cyclists and promoting bicycle use.
Cycling UK | The UK’s cycling charity
British Cycling – The largest cycling organisation in the UK and the national governing body for cyclesport. Cycling UK governs cyclesport and inspires and supports people to cycle regularly.
The Highway Code - The Highway Code is a set of information, advice, guides and mandatory rules for road users in the United Kingdom. Its objective is to promote road safety. The Highway Code applies to all road users including pedestrians, horse riders and cyclists, as well as motorcyclists and drivers. It gives information on road signs, road markings, vehicle markings, and road safety.
The Highway Code - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk
Cycling Routes in Sefton
These family-friendly routes are also suitable for the less experienced cyclist with many routes being off road.
| Asparagus Route |  (pdf 2.49MB) |
| Butterfly Route | (pdf 475KB) |
| Curlew Route Final | (pdf 559KB) |
| Fox Route Leaflet | (pdf 1.39MB) |
| Kestrel Route | (pdf 1.69MB) |
| Mallardroute Final | (pdf 1MB) |
| Marram Route | (pdf 504KB) |
| Natterjack Route | (pdf 1.17MB) |
| Owl Route | (pdf 1.19MB) |
| Shrimp Route | (pdf 505KB) |
| Squirrel Route | (pdf 880KB) |
| Swan Route | (pdf 1.49MB) |
When riding the Curlew Route, please note that The Promenade may be affected by windblown sand and at times impassable on a bicycle. Care should be taken and it may be safer to walk this section.
Longer Cycling Routes
These following cycling routes are longer but can be split into sections.
| Churches Monuments | (pdf 1.8MB) |
| Cycle Rides In West Lancashire | (pdf 2.07MB) |
| Ormskirk Cycle Map 2016 | (pdf 1.34MB) |
| Pier-to-Pier Flyer | (pdf 1MB) |
| Ribble Coast And Wetlands Cycle Rides | (pdf 3.81MB) |
| The Sefton Circular | (pdf 3.32MB) |