Shared pathways

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Working toward Nelson's sustainable transport goal

Nelson is lucky to have a range of urban cycling and walking opportunities with some of the best off road facilities in the country.

Investment in over 20 kilometers of off road shared pathways around the city ensures that cycling and walking have a strong future as sustainable and environmentally friendly transport modes.

This map shows the main cycleway routes. For more information on recreational walking and cycling routes, check out our other map publications, Walk Nelson or Bike Nelson.

Download the Shared Pathways map (PDF @ 800K)

Benefits of walking and cycling

Catch the exercise habit
  • Figure out your local shortcuts and walk, jog or bike whenever you can
  • Build some exercise into getting the milk or the paper from the shop - take a backpack and you'll be surprised at how much shopping you can carry
  • Get into active socialising. Instead of sitting chatting with a friend, go out for a walk together.
  • Save money on fuel and other car costs - commute by bike
  • Be an active role model for your family - walk the kids to school and turn routine errands into family walks

Safety First

Walkers and cyclists...
  • Warn other users as you approach from behind
  • Keep left - listen out for cyclists or other users coming from behind and move to the left if you hear them -do not block the path when stopped
  • It's safer to not wear ipods or walkmans. This means you will hear vehicles and others approaching
  • Be bright at night - use high visibility vests and lights
  • Watch out for sneaky driveways that cross the shared path - vehicles may enter or exit without warning
  • Slow down at crossing points and GIVE WAY to vehicles at side streets
  • Cyclists wear a helmet and make sure your bike is in good working order
  • Cyclists - slow down at narrow points and give way to walkers
Drivers...
  • Be aware of cyclists and walkers when entering or exiting driveways and side roads.