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Direction
signs specifically for cyclists have a blue backgroundand include
a white pedal cycle symbol. Most are free-standingsigns, but some
primary and non-primary route direction signsmay incorporate a blue
panel indicating a route for cyclists that isdifferent from that
for other traffic. The cycle symbol may also beused on pedestrian
signs where cyclists and pedestrians sharethe route
Where
the route indicated forms part of the National CycleNetwork, the
number of that route is shown on the signs in whitenumerals on a
red patch. Links within the network may bedesignated as Regional
Cycle Routes: signs indicating these havewhite route numbers on
blue patches. Some local authorities mayhave their own numbered
cycle routes using different colouredpatches. Where a cycle route
leads to a national or regional route,the number of the route to
which it leads may be shown inbrackets. Signs may also include the
name of the route.
Direction signs for pedestriansgenerally have a blue backgroundwith
white lettering and includethe walking figure symbol. In towncentres,
especially pedestrianisedareas, other colours may be usedand the
symbol may be omitted;these signs may also use differentstyles of
lettering. Pedestrianroutes to tourist attractions mayhave brown
backgrounds andthose for public footpaths greenbackgrounds. Signs
may includedistances in yards or miles.
A public
footpath may be indicated by a yellow waymarker. A blue arrow is
used for public bridleways. The background may be of a different
colour
