Background
We are developing a five kilometre cycle track between Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. The route is known as K2L and once complete will help people make a range of journeys by bicycle on the Leamington – Kenilworth – Coventry corridor.
K2L is part of a wider programme of cycle network improvements being delivered to make it easier for people to cycle short local journeys, tackle congestion, improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and support an increase in physical activity.
Find out more about our programme of cycle network improvements
Scheme description
The A452 is the only direct route between Kenilworth and Leamington Spa but the lack of dedicated cycling facilities, high volume of traffic, narrow carriageways and large roundabouts combine to discourage all but the most experienced of cyclists from using this route. There are no suitable alternative routes for people to use.
The K2L cycle route will extend from the northern side of Leamington Spa town centre to south Kenilworth. It will provide a high quality, safe, direct and continuous dedicated cycle track which will connect the expanding cycle networks of Leamington Spa/Warwick and Kenilworth. The route will enable people to reach a wide range of destinations by cycle and encourage more people to choose to cycle for everyday journeys and leisure.
In November 2019 Warwickshire County Council allocated £4.75m towards the scheme. Due to the scale and complexity of the cycle route the scheme has been split into sections. In early 2024 K2L section 1a Leamington town centre to the northern edge of the town was completed. This section was funded by Government grants from the Active Travel and Getting Building funds along with a funding allocation from the County Council.
Design work on the remainder of the route is progressing, but at differing speeds. We will share the plans for each section when the council is satisfied it has a deliverable design proposal. You will find a description, overview of progress and estimated timescale for delivery in the subsequent pages.
K2L cycle route sections
