All photos in & around Northampton

The footbridge over the railway at Kings Sutton station is high, perhaps to allow for future upgrade for electrification, but makes it harder to carry bikes over and there's no ramp to help.

An alternative is to head south to Bicester North and use the lifts there for a service to Banbury. We did that but the lifts in Bicester North weren't working!

There is no cycleway or footpath between Scaldwell and Brixworth. The provision would allow access to shops and amenities in Brixworth. Also, it would mean that pedestrians and cyclists would not need to share the narrow road with other vehicles, which has a national speed limit of 60 mph.

Cycleway 50 sign

A508 needs a cyclepath

A508 is dangerous and intimidating for cyclists. Need cyclepath to keep those in villages connected to nearby towns.

Dangerous speeding cars all along Lodge Avenue in Collingtree, mainly during school drop-off/pick up times. Pedestrians (including children and the elderly) are at severe risk at this location as drivers continually speed despite the congestion along this route. Residents are at their wits end.

Unsafe bridleway between Collingtree and East Hunsbury. Lone female pedestrians feel at greatest risk here, especially in the dark winter mornings and evenings. Better lighting and CCTV is needed all along this route.

Dangerous speeding cars all along Lodge Avenue in Collingtree, mainly during school drop-off/pick up times. Pedestrians (including children and the elderly) are at severe risk at this location as drivers continually speed despite the congestion along this route. Residents are at their wits end.

Change of priority on junction of Windingbrook Lane and new Collingtree housing estate. No new pavements, no cycle paths nor traffic lights have been installed on the approach roads to this estate despite hundreds of houses being built which will heavily increase footfall and traffic in the area.

Dangerous and inconsiderate parking outside East Hunbury Primary School on Penvale Road.

Unsafe parkland/woodland paths. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to anti-social activity and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack.

Unsafe parkland/woodland paths. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to anti-social activity, drug-taking and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack.

Unsafe parkland/woodland paths. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to anti-social activity and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack.

Unsafe alleyway. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to lack of streetlighting, plus anti-social activity and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack.

Unsafe underpass and parkland/woodland paths. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to anti-social activity and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack.

Unsafe parkland/woodland paths. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to anti-social activity and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack.

Unsafe parkland/woodland paths. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to anti-social activity and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack.

Unsafe parkland/woodland paths. This area is unsafe for lone and vulnerable residents/walkers (especially women and children) due to anti-social activity and crime. I would not venture into this area on my own even in the daytime due to fear of attack. This badly designed housing estate has prioritized cars over pedestrians and cyclists, forcing them to use unsafe routes through parkland. I have to walk over 10 minutes extra to keep to safe roads only and avoid unsafe cut-throughs via parkland/woods.

Unsafe area due to limited street lighting and dense wooded area on the side where the pavement is located which leads to very icy pavement. Vulnerable and lone pedestrians feel unsafe when walking along this steep pavement (even in the day) as they could be easily pulled into the woods and assaulted, and/or fall due to ice on path in winter. Pavement is needed on the other side of the road which backs on to housing as this would be a lot safer, would link into existing pavements and would be in the sun more during the winter, reducing icy surfaces.

All streetlighting was completely removed by the local council from this stretch of road (between Hunsbury Hill Road and Ladybridge Drive, NN4) in 2016 and has never been replaced. Lone and vulnerable pedestrians (especially women and children) now feel extremely unsafe when walking along this unlit path, especially after dark. The council has not taken into account the increased risk of potential attack and/or accident in this area due to insufficient lighting. Please can adequate street lighting be replaced in this area urgently as there is no alternative safe route as other areas go through parkland and wooded areas.

Limited pavement on this stretch of Rowtree Road, NN4, which causes pedestrians to have to frequently cross the road and also to walk on the verges to avoid others which is dangerous for vulnerable and pedestrians with limited mobility. Housing developers should be made to build adequate pavement on BOTH sides of a road to ensure social distancing and accessible paths into the future

Limited pavement on this section of Towcester Road, causing pedestrians to walk onto verge/other side of road which has no pavement in order to socially distance. This area also has very bad street lighting making for an unsafe walking experience.

Dingy and unsafe route through this park. Would not use this path on my own or in the dark. Needs lighting and more security. Streetscape architects need to take safety of vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists into account when designing routes and new estates. Often I have to walk 10-15 minutes longer to stay on main roads in order avoid a dangerous and unsafe areas like this.

Dingy and unsafe route through this park. Would not use this path on my own or in the dark. Needs lighting and more security. Streetscape architects need to take safety of vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists into account when designing routes and new estates. Often I have to walk 10-15 minutes longer to stay on main roads in order avoid a dangerous and unsafe areas like this.

Dingy and unsafe alley. Would not use this on my own or in the dark. Needs lighting and more security. Streetscape architects need to take safety of vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists into account when designing routes and new estates. Often I have to walk 10-15 minutes longer to stay on main roads in order avoid a dangerous and unsafe areas like this.

Dingy and unsafe alley. Would not use this on my own or in the dark. Needs lighting and more security. Streetscape architects need to take safety of vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists into account when designing routes and new estates. Often I have to walk 10-15 minutes longer to stay on main roads in order avoid a dangerous and unsafe areas like this.

Limited pavement on Windingbrook Lane, Northampton, NN4 - several areas only have pavement on one side of the road, leading to pedestrians having to have to walk into the road to keep socially distanced. Uneven, rubble paths in some areas also not good for wheelchair users, children’s buggies or vulnerable pedestrians and need reinstating properly.

Limited pavement on Windingbrook Lane, Northampton, NN4 - several areas only have pavement on one side of the road, leading to pedestrians having to have to walk into the road to keep socially distanced. Uneven, rubble paths in some areas also not good for wheelchair users, children’s buggies or vulnerable pedestrians and need reinstating properly.

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Dangerous speeding and bad parking by Simon de Senlis Primary School on a regular basis. Students often need to step into the road to avoid inconsiderate drivers parking across the zigzags and there is mayhem at the zebra crossings could lead to an accident. Speed safety van needs to be deployed in this area and a lollipop person (or two) are urgently needed at school start/finishing times.

Limited pavement on Hill Farm Rise, Northampton, NN4 - only has pavement on one side of the road, leading to pedestrians having to have to walk into the road to keep socially distanced for others.

Unsafe route through bushes, hedges and across the golf course between Windingbrook Lane and Collingtree village. Limited visibility, and lack of security, lighting, and CCTV all along this route means there is no safe way of to walk from East Hunsbury to Collingtree, despite children having to walk this path everyday to school in the village. Please can a safe and accessible route be created for vulnerable pedestrians.

Unsafe alleyway between Windingbrook Lane and Collingtree village. Limited visibility, and lack of security, lighting, and CCTV all along this alleyway means there is no safe way of to walk from East Hunsbury to Collingtree, despite massive housing estate being built next door. Please can a safe and accessible route be created for vulnerable pedestrians.

Limited pavement on Rowtree Road, Northampton, NN4 - several areas only have pavement on one side of the road, leading to pedestrians having to have to walk into the road to keep socially distanced for others.

Limited pavement on Granary Road, Northampton, NN4 - several areas only have pavement on one side of the road, leading to pedestrians having to have to walk into the road to keep socially distanced for others.

Limited pavement on Butts Road, Northampton, NN4 - several areas only have pavement on one side of the road, leading to pedestrians having to have to walk into the road to keep socially distanced for others.

Millennium Milepost Spring Park

This milepost is a Rowe type and has a T5/11 disk, it is one of the T5 mileposts found on NCN Route 6 between Leicester and Milton Keynes.

The mileages on this milepost are:

1) Northampton 3.25
2) Market Harborough 15

Millennium Milepost Brampton Valley Way South

This milepost is a Rowe type and has a T5/10 disk, it is one of the T5 mileposts found on NCN Route 6 and NCN Route 51 between Leicester and Milton Keynes.

The mileages on this milepost are:

1) Market Harborough 8
2) Northampton 10

Millennium Milepost Great Houghton

This milepost is a McColl type and has a T5/13 disk, it is one of the T5 mileposts found on NCN Route 6 and NCN Route 51 between Leicester and Milton Keynes.

The mileages on this milepost are:

1) Great Houghton, Milton Keynes 21
2) Northampton 3.5

South end of Kelmarsh tunnel on the Brampton Valley Way (NCN route 6)

Pavement is too narrow for cycling on the path and the road is too narrow for cars and cyclists. The road needs to be widened and a Cycleway added.

unconventional designs

tall buildings

primary school

parking court

modern block

main square

kids play area

high street

bike racks in primary school

Swale

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A cycleway along Crick Road by Houlton abruptly stops as it becomes Northamptonshire. Considering the level of HGV traffic and the amount of warehouse worker commuting, a continuous cycle path to Crick/DIRFT would be an excellent alternative.

Lights in the tunnel for safer passage

Lights in the tunnel section for safer passage

Restricted access and narrow lanes across bridge make this a potential hazard for cyclists. A dedicated bike lane or bridge is required.

A toucan crossing or equivalent provision is needed on caswell Road at the bottom of Houghton hill. It is currently difficult to cross here, on what is a major cycle access point to the industrial estate.

Resurfacing and drainage improvements are needed on the Houghton Hill cycle path. A small stream flows down this route in all but the driest times.

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(Note: the July 2020 event is cancelled: twitter.com/CriticalMassNN/status/1288919864346923008)

The path is so small and overgrown that it is unusable. This is a busy cycling and pedestrian route which currently isn’t fit for social distancing

This is avery fast stretch of road 3 lanes bus lane going down hill into Northampton past the Saints
Traffic using bus lane after 9.30 in the morning is fast and often passing slower traffic on its left.The traffic lanes are very narrow Pedestrians walking into Northampton are vulnerable often only about a foot separting thme form the lorries and busses There is no safe route for the cyclists

Convert path to cycleway to facilitate access from Sixfields to the upton/town centre cycle route

Convert path to cycleway to facilitate access from Sixfields to the upton/town centre cycle route

The wellingborough road has historically offered pleasant shops and cafes. Recent additions of betting shops and rented property/flytipping have turned area into an eyesore. Increasing pedestrian and cycling, restricting cars could make for a short cosmopolitan shopping/cafe/walking area.

There is no connecting footpath/cycle path to cogenhoe which would then give villagers from brafield. Denton and yardley access for the eastern cycle routes of Northampton which are accessible from billing aquadrome

This is normally a fast flowing road; there is a rarely used footpath along next to the road; if this path was re-surfaced & made multinuse (cyclists & pedestrians) it could become a cycling highway, making this road safe to use for cyclists & help keep the motor traffic flowing.

Shared cycle/walking pavement on south side is very narrow, I have to go onto the grass and flirt with the road every time I've been on it the last 3 weeks. Take one of the three lanes heading towards the town centre for space to pass

This improved path is known locally as the cinder track.

An unmarked crossing in Northampton. Notice the flat bricks, presumably to help mobility scooter users.

Racks outside a supermarket in Northampton.

Racks outside the coop in Northampton.

Charles Bradlaugh Statue, Northampton

Founder of the National Secular society according to:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bradlaugh

Racks next to the bus station in Northampton.

Northampton

Northampton

Contraflow cycling in Northampton.

Route from Northampton Station into town.

Cycle counter in Northampton.

Abandoned city bike racks at Northampton Station.

Racks at Northampton Station.

Double decker / two tier racks at Northampton Station.

I think they’ve been placed too close together as the fully extended rack illustrates.

How to use the double tiered racks at Northampton Station.

Racks at Northampton Station.

Double decker / two tiered racks at Northampton Station.

Double decker / two-tier racks at Northampton Station.

Cut-through to the Royal and Derngate Theatres, Northampton

Cut-through and cycle stands at the Premier Inn, Northampton

Red light for cyclists on this contraflow route east from the centre of Northampton

Routes through St Giles churchyard, Northampton

Cycle parking at Northampton Central Library