Woodstock Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) - YSWD

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Consultation has concluded

The Woodstock and surrounding areas LCWIP is a strategic plan which identifies a network of walking and cycling routes in Woodstock and between Woodstock and the surrounding areas and sets out high level proposals for improvements to the walking and cycling infrastructure which make up the network. These improvements are intended for development over a 10-year period to 2035 and will help to enable a modal shift from private vehicle use to active and sustainable modes of travel.

 

The consultation ran from 6 February to 5 March 2025, with the aim to gather an understanding of local views on the LCWIP and proposed improvements. 42 people responded to the online consultation hosted on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire and 4 responses were received in writing.

 

You said…

  • There is a need for separate cycle lanes so that cyclists do not share the same space as traffic, off-road cycle routes with distinct lanes for cycling and walking, instead of shared use paths that can be dangerous, and often mean cyclists use the carriageway instead.
  • Suggested routes should be integrated with existing routes and ensure there is continuity and ease of access. This included connections to train stations, new and existing housing developments, and local amenities and services.
  • There should be better communication with Blenheim Palace and Estate, particularly around the use of the community path and other pathways that could be used by cyclists.
  • Not all places included in the Plan have comprehensive improvements proposed and there are missing connections into other areas such as Charlbury.  

 

We did…

  • The Plan aims to segregate cycling and walking from each other and traffic, to limit any conflict that might occur, where possible. Due to constraints such as highway boundaries, topography and conservation it can be challenging to implement fully segregated provision.
  • We refined the location reference descriptions, and the improvement maps included in the LCWIP.
  • Additional schemes focussing on signage and wayfinding have been added.
  • We have outlined routes via Blenheim Estate that are currently accessible to the public and we will continue to engage with Blenheim Estate on future opportunities
  • We acknowledge the need to consider more improvements in rural areas and recognise that a wider strategy is needed to ensure connections between different LCWIPs are captured.

 

Next Steps 

  • The Woodstock and surrounding areas LCWIP was approved at Cabinet Member Decision Meeting on 24 April 2025 by Cllr Andrew Gant, Member for Transport Management.
  • We will seek opportunities to fund and deliver the improvements identifies in the LCWIP.
  • Engagement will take place for each proposed improvement, as and when funding becomes available to develop the proposed schemes.

The Woodstock and surrounding areas LCWIP is a strategic plan which identifies a network of walking and cycling routes in Woodstock and between Woodstock and the surrounding areas and sets out high level proposals for improvements to the walking and cycling infrastructure which make up the network. These improvements are intended for development over a 10-year period to 2035 and will help to enable a modal shift from private vehicle use to active and sustainable modes of travel.

 

The consultation ran from 6 February to 5 March 2025, with the aim to gather an understanding of local views on the LCWIP and proposed improvements. 42 people responded to the online consultation hosted on Let’s Talk Oxfordshire and 4 responses were received in writing.

 

You said…

  • There is a need for separate cycle lanes so that cyclists do not share the same space as traffic, off-road cycle routes with distinct lanes for cycling and walking, instead of shared use paths that can be dangerous, and often mean cyclists use the carriageway instead.
  • Suggested routes should be integrated with existing routes and ensure there is continuity and ease of access. This included connections to train stations, new and existing housing developments, and local amenities and services.
  • There should be better communication with Blenheim Palace and Estate, particularly around the use of the community path and other pathways that could be used by cyclists.
  • Not all places included in the Plan have comprehensive improvements proposed and there are missing connections into other areas such as Charlbury.  

 

We did…

  • The Plan aims to segregate cycling and walking from each other and traffic, to limit any conflict that might occur, where possible. Due to constraints such as highway boundaries, topography and conservation it can be challenging to implement fully segregated provision.
  • We refined the location reference descriptions, and the improvement maps included in the LCWIP.
  • Additional schemes focussing on signage and wayfinding have been added.
  • We have outlined routes via Blenheim Estate that are currently accessible to the public and we will continue to engage with Blenheim Estate on future opportunities
  • We acknowledge the need to consider more improvements in rural areas and recognise that a wider strategy is needed to ensure connections between different LCWIPs are captured.

 

Next Steps 

  • The Woodstock and surrounding areas LCWIP was approved at Cabinet Member Decision Meeting on 24 April 2025 by Cllr Andrew Gant, Member for Transport Management.
  • We will seek opportunities to fund and deliver the improvements identifies in the LCWIP.
  • Engagement will take place for each proposed improvement, as and when funding becomes available to develop the proposed schemes.