Castle Hill / Bath Road Active Travel Scheme - Informal Consultation

Reading Borough Council is looking at ways to improve cycling, walking and public transport on the Bath Road between Berkeley Avenue and Castle Hill; including the provision of safe, dedicated cycle lanes and new pedestrian crossing facilities along the corridor.

The Council has previously consulted on this scheme, but we are now undertaking an updated consultation after a review of the proposals following previous feedback from residents and consultation with councillors and stakeholders.

Key changes include:

• Extension of plans from Castle Hill-IDR roundabout in to the town centre to link with existing cycle route on Cusden Walk;
• Updated proposals for the Castle Hill-IDR roundabout taking the cycle track around the edge rather than through the middle:
• Shift from a stepped cycle track design to one with light segregation methods, such as cycle wands or armadillos throughout the route.

Further details of the scheme are set out in the attached document, "Castle Hill / Bath Road Active Travel Scheme – Scheme Update and Light Segregation."

The Consultation is open until 5pm on Tuesday 25th August 2026.