Probably makes sense and if more people take up cycling it could be counterproductive to lure them on dangerous roads just to boost numbers on the network.
Even experienced cyclist find some of the route horrible
NCN21 at Woldingham golf club is a downhill mud/cobbled bridle path, chewed up by horses and entirely unfit for purpose. I found that out in white sidis on fancy wheels and haven’t trusted an NCN since.
Probably makes sense and if more people take up cycling it could be counterproductive to lure them on dangerous roads just to boost numbers on the network.