Sustainable Tourism Gets In Gear
As part of the continuing development of the National Cycling Network in Northern Ireland, sustainable transport charity Sustrans has been supported by the Natural Resource Rural Tourism Initiative (NRRTI) in developing national cycling routes.
National cycling route
Sustrans has been supported by NRRTI to extend Route 93 between Ballycastle and Larne, bringing the total mileage of the National Cycle Network within Northern Ireland to more than 700 miles. This project has received NRRTI funding of £31,320.21.
This has been achieved in partnership with Department for Regional Development (DRD), Roads Service and three local Councils - Moyle District Council, Ballymena Borough Council and Larne Borough Council.
Rural Development Minister, Jeff Rooker explained,
"NRRTI aims to create a quality tourism product in rural areas through using and protecting natural resources while also increasing the contribution which tourism makes to the economy of those areas. This cycle route is an opportunity for tourists and locals alike to get in gear for sustainable tourism."
The new, 44 mile long section of route follows the spectacular Antrim Coast Road and includes a traffic free section within Carnfunnock Country Park. Cyclists will soon be freewheeling their way through the Black Arch and up into the heart of the Glens of Anritm.
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