A new Active Travel map is now available which identifies walking and cycling routes and facilities in Aberystwyth.

Ceredigion County Council produced the map in partnership with Sustrans, the UK sustainable transport charity.

Aberystwyth, along with Cardigan and Lampeter, was designated as an Active Travel town under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013.

Council highways officers, in partnership with Aberystwyth University and the National Library of Wales, installed a new cycling infrastructure for staff and visitors.

A new public bike repair station was installed next to the cycle shelter at the entrance to Aberystwyth University Penglais Campus in recent months.

Cyclists can use this to make minor repairs and adjustments with a range of tools available. There is also a pump attached which can be used by wheelchair and pushchair users in addition to cyclists for inflating their tyres.

A new cycle wheel ramp has been installed to help cyclists use steps below the National Library, which is a popular link to the library and university for those wishing to avoid the busy main road.

Paul Scullion, who works at Aberystwyth University, said: “This new cycle wheel ramp has made my daily cycle commute to work a lot easier as previously I had to lift and carry my bike up and down these steps which was quite awkward. Now I can place my bike wheels in the groove of the ramp and push my bike instead – it’s great.

The new bilingual map will be made available free of charge at council offices, Aberystwyth Library, the tourist information centre, Plascrug Leisure Centre and local bike shops.

It can also be viewed and downloaded from the council’s Active Travel web page or on the Sustrans website.

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