Summerhill Cycle Track - Project Update

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Update 26th July 2022

Following extensive testing by Manilla Cycling Club and British Cycling, the track is now open for other cycling clubs and groups to hire the facilities.

The track will be open to members of the public from the beginning of August and a full programme will be published at Summerhill Visitors Centre, on social media and at www.activehartlepool.co.uk/summerhill-cycle-track - the programme will change on a weekly basis following consultation, so please check in advance.

Update 18th May 2022

Aerial view of the newly completed cycle track at SummerhillAn aerial view of the new cycle track 

 

Work on the 750m cycling track has now been completed! The “free-form” tarmac track is fenced and floodlit and built on gently sloping terrain. It incorporates varying elevations and degrees of cornering difficulty. Two secure cycle storage containers have also been installed on site. 

In addition, a dedicated balance bike and learn-to-ride area is being created on the grassed area to the side of the Summerhill Visitors Centre for younger people to learn new skills.

Two members of Summerhill staff try out the new cycle trackSummerhill staff members Keith Carter and Claire McDonald try out the new track 

 

The track is now available for use by local cycling clubs. Testing of its accessibility will continue through June and it is expected to open for general use in July. An official opening is now expected to take place later in the summer, on a date to be confirmed.

A programme of activity for the track, including club sessions and “open” recreational cycling will be publicised online at www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/summerhill-cycle-track where people will be able to find out more about how to book and pricing.



Back in 2020 we asked you for your views about cycling in Hartlepool as part of a bid for funding from British Cycling to improve cycling facilities in the town. Over 500 of you responded. Click on the images to see a summary of what you told us.

We used your feedback as part of the evidence for our funding bid from British Cycling in 2021. As a result of this successful bid we are now developing a cycling hub at Summerhill Country Park which will provide accessible, traffic-free community cycling facilities and opportunities. The project is aimed at young people, families, disabled people and women, to enable them to cycle more safely, more often. The project will also support people to further develop their cycling skills in track and BMX, in partnership with several local clubs when construction is complete.

An earth-moving machine helps to build the new cycle track at Summerhill

Work has already begun at the site and when completed will include:

  • A 750-metre “free-form” tarmac, fenced and floodlit cycle track. Set on and across gently sloping terrain, incorporating varying elevations and degrees of cornering difficulty as shown within the track design, the track will be suitable and safe for riders of all ages and abilities.

  • A dedicated balance bike and learn-to-ride area, for younger people keen to learn new skills which will be sighted on the grassed area to the side of the Visitors Centre.

  • Spectator fencing, “warm up/cool down” area and improved corner banking, to enhance the BMX track.

  • 2 Secure cycle storage containers

Project updates

We will add further updates to this project as it develops. To received notifications about updates to this project click the "follow project" button; or click "register now" to create a Your Say account and receive our monthly consultation newsletters with details of new consultations and updates on past projects.

Update 26th July 2022

Following extensive testing by Manilla Cycling Club and British Cycling, the track is now open for other cycling clubs and groups to hire the facilities.

The track will be open to members of the public from the beginning of August and a full programme will be published at Summerhill Visitors Centre, on social media and at www.activehartlepool.co.uk/summerhill-cycle-track - the programme will change on a weekly basis following consultation, so please check in advance.

Update 18th May 2022

Aerial view of the newly completed cycle track at SummerhillAn aerial view of the new cycle track 

 

Work on the 750m cycling track has now been completed! The “free-form” tarmac track is fenced and floodlit and built on gently sloping terrain. It incorporates varying elevations and degrees of cornering difficulty. Two secure cycle storage containers have also been installed on site. 

In addition, a dedicated balance bike and learn-to-ride area is being created on the grassed area to the side of the Summerhill Visitors Centre for younger people to learn new skills.

Two members of Summerhill staff try out the new cycle trackSummerhill staff members Keith Carter and Claire McDonald try out the new track 

 

The track is now available for use by local cycling clubs. Testing of its accessibility will continue through June and it is expected to open for general use in July. An official opening is now expected to take place later in the summer, on a date to be confirmed.

A programme of activity for the track, including club sessions and “open” recreational cycling will be publicised online at www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk/summerhill-cycle-track where people will be able to find out more about how to book and pricing.



Back in 2020 we asked you for your views about cycling in Hartlepool as part of a bid for funding from British Cycling to improve cycling facilities in the town. Over 500 of you responded. Click on the images to see a summary of what you told us.

We used your feedback as part of the evidence for our funding bid from British Cycling in 2021. As a result of this successful bid we are now developing a cycling hub at Summerhill Country Park which will provide accessible, traffic-free community cycling facilities and opportunities. The project is aimed at young people, families, disabled people and women, to enable them to cycle more safely, more often. The project will also support people to further develop their cycling skills in track and BMX, in partnership with several local clubs when construction is complete.

An earth-moving machine helps to build the new cycle track at Summerhill

Work has already begun at the site and when completed will include:

  • A 750-metre “free-form” tarmac, fenced and floodlit cycle track. Set on and across gently sloping terrain, incorporating varying elevations and degrees of cornering difficulty as shown within the track design, the track will be suitable and safe for riders of all ages and abilities.

  • A dedicated balance bike and learn-to-ride area, for younger people keen to learn new skills which will be sighted on the grassed area to the side of the Visitors Centre.

  • Spectator fencing, “warm up/cool down” area and improved corner banking, to enhance the BMX track.

  • 2 Secure cycle storage containers