Update on changes to the proposals for new section of cycle route (Phase 1b) between Eastbourne Railway Station and Ringwood Road
East Sussex Highways are working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to provide a new phase of a key cycle route in Eastbourne. The Horsey Way cycle route (Phase 1b) will introduce safer facilities for cyclists travelling between Eastbourne Railway Station in the town centre and Ringwood Road, where it connects with the existing Horsey Way cycle route. This will provide a continuous cycle route between Langney Rise and Eastbourne Railway Station.
The cycle route was approved for construction by the Lead Member for Transport & Environment in February 2022, following a public consultation exercise in 2021, the results of which were used to inform the final design. A copy of the report to the Lead Member decision making meeting is available here: Lead Member for Transport and Environment 21st February, 2022
The purpose of this publicity exercise is to provide an update on the details of the planned works and changes to the design.
Click here to see all of the relevant plans and documents
A detailed written description of the changes and updates to the cycle route can be viewed on the weblink above: Document labelled ‘Letter to Residents and businesses along Horsey 1b Cycle Route’
A brief summary of the main changes to the cycle route design are:
- Previously proposed pavement widening will no longer be taking place along:
-Cavendish Road (on the east side for the entire length of road)
-The section of Ashford Road between Bourne St & Cavendish Place
- Instead of introducing an on-pavement ‘shared route’ for these particular sections, the existing road and pavement (footway) will remain largely unchanged and cyclists will be required to cycle on the road in the same way, as they do at present.
The following sections of the route remain largely unchanged. Here is a summary:
Ashford Road: section between Cavendish Place and Susans Road
- The existing pavement on the north side of Ashford Road (between the junctions with Susans Rd and Cavendish Place) will be widened to 3.5 metres.
- The footway will then be converted to a ‘shared’ footway/cycleway, meaning that cyclists will be allowed to use the pavement (in both directions) as well as pedestrians. Cyclists and pedestrians will not be segregated i.e. there will not be a dedicated lane for cyclists.
Ashford Road: section between Susans Road and Junction Road
- The existing widened pavement on the north side of Ashford Rd between Junction Rd and Susans Road will be formally converted to a ‘shared’ footway/cycleway, meaning cyclists will be allowed to use the pavement (in both directions) as well as pedestrians. Cyclists and pedestrians will not be segregated. New signage and lining will be introduced.
Should you have any queries relating to the proposals, please do not hesitate to contact us by Wednesday 24 June 2026 on the contact details below:
Tel: 0345 60 80 193
Email: rashmi.jaiswal@wsp.com