Direction Signs for Cyclists and Pedestrians

Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians tell cyclists, pedestrians and drivers how to reach key destinations using cycle routes, walking routes, shared paths and crossings. This page explains what these direction signs mean, how to recognise them quickly, and links to every individual road sign in this category so you can revise them for your car theory test, motorcycle theory test, HGV / LGV theory test, PCV theory test, or ADI Part 1 theory test.

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What are direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians?

Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to show where walking and cycling routes go, which way to turn at junctions, and how far it is to key destinations. They help people choose safe, convenient routes on foot or by bike and make it easier for drivers to anticipate where cyclists and pedestrians may appear.

You'll usually see:

  • Cycle route direction signs showing which way to go for numbered or named cycle routes and local cycle facilities.
  • Pedestrian direction signs and fingerposts pointing towards town centres, stations, schools, shops and other popular destinations for people on foot.
  • Shared path direction signs where cyclists and pedestrians share the same route, often with symbols for both.
  • Local direction signs guiding people walking or cycling to nearby amenities, attractions, parks and leisure routes.

Understanding these direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians is essential if you regularly drive, ride or walk in built-up areas, near schools, parks and town centres - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and hazard perception test.

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Essential direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians you need to know for the DVSA theory test

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Use this section to quickly find common direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians in the UK road and traffic sign system. Select a sign to open its dedicated page.

Cycle route across an entry slip road sign

Rectangular - blue Cycle Alternative route Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View cycle route across an entry slip road sign

Direction and distances to destinations along a named cycle route forming part of the National Cycle Network sign

Arrow - blue Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View direction and distances to destinations along a named cycle route forming part of the National Cycle Network sign

Direction for pedestrians sign

Arrow - blue Pedestrian Services Directions Arrow - black Distance to Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View direction for pedestrians sign

Direction of a national cycle route sign

Rectangular - blue Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View direction of a national cycle route sign

Direction to a parking place for pedal cycles sign

Rectangular - blue Cycle Parking Directions Arrow - blue Distance to Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View direction to a parking place for pedal cycles sign

Direction to pedestrian footpath sign

Arrow - green Pedestrian Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View direction to pedestrian footpath sign

Following a national cycle route with the number shown sign

Rectangular - blue Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View following a national cycle route with the number shown sign

Non-primary route direction sign, in advance of a junction, indicating a route for cyclists sign

Rectangular - white Junction Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View non-primary route direction sign, in advance of a junction, indicating a route for cyclists sign

Number of a national cycle route sign

Rectangular - red Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View number of a national cycle route sign

Number of a regional cycle route sign

Rectangular - blue Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View number of a regional cycle route sign

Pedestrian and cycle route to a railway station sign

Arrow - blue Pedestrian Train Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View pedestrian and cycle route to a railway station sign

Pedestrian route to tourist attraction sign

Brown Pedestrian Tourist Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View pedestrian route to tourist attraction sign

Primary route direction sign, in advance of a junction, indicating a route for cyclists sign

Rectangular - green Junction Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View primary route direction sign, in advance of a junction, indicating a route for cyclists sign

Two different cycle routes leading from a junction ahead sign

Rectangular - blue Cycle Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View two different cycle routes leading from a junction ahead sign

Yellow waymarker for a public footpath sign

Arrow - yellow Pedestrian Directions Direction signs for cyclists and pedestrians
View yellow waymarker for a public footpath sign

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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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