Plans for a comprehensive cycle for Warwick district have been released.

The 'Visionary Cycle Network' maps out a comprehensive web of safe cycling paths, connecting all major residential areas in the district.

The plans have been produced by Cycleways in conjunction with Clean Air for Leamington Spa and Clean Air Warwick.

The three groups are leading the campaign for a complete cycle network, recognising the health and environmental benefits of cycling.

The groups have said that many people in the district would cycle but do not because of a lack of safe and continuous cycling routes.

The scale of the ambition is shown by the map of the proposed network which was created by Cycleways member and transport planner Mark Lever.

He has used a 'tube-style' design to help give an identity to the plans which would help inspire the community to push for better cycling provisions.

He said: "The more I've spoken to people about this idea, the more potential I've realised it has. There is a real desire for exceptional cycle facilities that will encourage a shift to sustainable travel but also help those who need to travel by other means.

"By getting people onto their bikes on properly segregated routes it leaves more space on the roads for those who need to travel by car and reduces conflicts with pedestrians."

The network is made of 16 different routes, including a ring around Kenilworth. Three other routes from Kenilworth go north towards Coventry, Burton Green and the University of Warwick respectively.

The town will also be connected via two separate links to Warwick and to Leamington Spa.

Tony Lewenz, chair of Cycleways said: "Provision for cycling in our district could be so much better - existing routes do not join up and little of it meets the vision laid down by government in Gear Change, their vision for cycling.

"We feel it is time to release our Visionary Cycle Network now as Warwickshire County Council are developing a local cycling and walking infrastructure plan and updating their local transport plan.

"We are launching our manifesto today with that foremost in our minds but we want to work with the community, businesses and other organisations to push for radical interventions that will encourage and enable more people to get on their bikes."

The full Visionary Cycle Network for Warwick District can be viewed on the Cycleways website.