More than 36 potential new walking and cycling routes have been identified in Test Valley and East Hampshire under new plans.

Local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs) are strategic documents that outline potential future improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure.

They do not aim to indicate the current state of the network but establish a strategic vision for a future network of safe and convenient routes for walking and cycling.

Information collected has allowed Hampshire County Council to identify primary and secondary routes in the area under the local cycling network for the Test Valley (North) and East Hampshire District LCWIPs.

Local routes facilitate local cycling trips and often link to the primary or secondary routes. The LCWIPs also identified key walking zones and walking paths.

In Test Valley (North), 14 walking and cycling routes have been identified, while 22 routes have been established for East Hampshire.

The development of the LCWIPs for Test Valley (North) and East Hampshire was funded by the central government, with additional match funding from Hampshire County Council.

Country council officers said that in the last few weeks, the council had secured a further £5 million for active travel infrastructure in Hampshire.

Implementing the measures outlined in the LCWIPs will depend on the availability of funding from the central government, developer contributions, and other grant sources.

Both plans underwent a six-week public consultation to gather feedback on the proposed walking zones and cycling routes.

This consultation specifically focused on identifying which areas and routes should be prioritised for investment and enhancements.