Strawberry Line – Erlon Lane to Ebbor Lane
After years of campaigning, work is finally underway on a key stretch of the Strawberry Line connecting Westbury to Easton. It will start at the point the recently built path from Station Road stops and continues until Ebbor Lane, just by Easton Village Hall. For the first time there will be a safe off-road route between the two villages suitable for walkers, cyclists and wheelchairs. Further details can be found here.
The path is expected to open to the public sometime in August. Until then people are asked to refrain from exploring the route and its surroundings. Not only is it a dangerous construction site with heavy machinery in daily use but it remains private land. We have only been able to take this step forward through the goodwill of the farming families whose land it crosses and it is most important that we do not abuse that goodwill by trespassing before the path is finished and securely fenced.
Anyone wanting to know more about the Starwberry Line project or willing to help with it can contact me at mick@mickfletcher.org.uk
Hooray!
Well done to all of you, campaigning and working physically hard to make it possible.
A major achievement, even to get to the start of this latest section.
Whilst I welcome the development of the Strawberry Line from Westbury to Easton I am disappointed that horse riders have been forgotten. Horses and riders are injured and killed every year on our roads. The main road from Westbury to Easton is particularly dangerous with heavy traffic and no verge.
The original proposal was for a multi user path including horse riders. Could this class of user be included?
Horse riders can use the path, though it might be best to pick a quiet time when there are not too many dogs & unpredictable small children around.
Excellent news!! Another big positive step. Thanks to everyone involved for all your hard dedication work and time to make this happen. Cant wait to use it when finished.