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WESTBURY
TO WELLS MULTI-USER PATH
A group of local people
have been campaigning for the last two years to develop an
off-road multi-user path to link the village with Wells, Cheddar
and the communities in between.
The aim is that as far as possible the route should make
use of the disused railway – the former Strawberry Line – but
where that is not available to make use of quiet droves and
country lanes.
Organised as a
branch of the Cheddar Valley Railway Walk Society, a registered
charity, they have been working with other like minded groups in
Rodney Stoke and Wells to press the case with some considerable
success.
It is the aim of
the group to work with landowners, and to secure progress through
agreement rather than confrontation.
We are a rural community and respect the needs of those who
make their living from the land.
Those
wishing to know more about our work, or to offer help, should
contact the Secretary of the group, Tony Shepherd on 01749 870871
or the Chairman, Mick Fletcher on 01749 870531. |
ACHIEVEMENTS
TO DATE INCLUDE:
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Persuading
the County Council to give serious consideration to an off
road path as part of the traffic improvements on the A371
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Demonstrating
clear local support for such a path through membership of the
group and contributions to the parish plan consultation
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The
decision by Sustrans to reroute the national cyclepath from
Bristol to Padstow along the route and their active
involvement with its development
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The
creation of a link between Rodney Stoke and Draycott through
upgrading the footpath at Brangay Lane
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The
agreement of the County Council to fund a path along the
railway track from Wells Leisure Centre to Haybridge
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Securing
funding from the Aggregates Levy to finance an outline
feasibility study and an environmental survey
- Further
funding from the Aggregates Levy to finance the construction
of an element of the route within Westbury
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