Network

The TII National Cycle Network (NCN) has been referenced when developing the network with the finalised corridors mapped over the various interurban routes proposed in each county. This avoided the situation where a parallel interurban route was present next to a proposed NCN Corridor. This would allow future cycle infrastructure to be concentrated in one route corridor rather than two parallel corridors. This also assisted in developing the route hierarchy in each county which is outlined below:

Primary Cycle Network: Urban primary routes in combination with the main interurban/greenway connection between each town with a population over 5,000.

Secondary Cycle Network: Urban secondary routes plus the main interurban/greenway route between each between a population between 1000 and 4,999.

Tertiary Cycle Network: Any other remaining interurban, or greenway, routes which connect any other remaining villages or tourist destination. This may include interurban routes mapped along various EuroVelo routes in certain counties.