Network North Wales has been launched by Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Network North Wales is a hugely ambitious and transformative programme of work to better connect communities, with more rail and bus services, new stations, new transport routes, new trains, new buses and new technology. At its heart will be the North Wales metro services. This will take a cross-border approach to transforming public transport in the Mersey-Dee area, including metro style services on the North Wales mainline and a new, direct rail link between Wrexham and Liverpool. The vision for the programme is backed up by a delivery plan which covers short-term (0-12 months), […]
This research explores the topic of cycling tourism in Wales, including current capacity and demand, as well as opportunities for growth. Main findings Stakeholders are very keen to see cycling tourism developed in Wales. The accommodation industry is also supportive. Stakeholder feedback and the desk research show that to a large extent, the product required to attract cycling tourists already exists in Wales. The emphasis is more on improving and maintaining better the product that currently exists rather than necessarily building a considerable number of new routes and trails. The UK outside of Wales, primarily England, is a crucial market for cycling tourism in Wales. Spring and autumn offer strong […]