New Wellington station 'boosts the argument for better cycling links'

Campaigners how a proposed new cycle route could link Wellington and Taunton and also the new station too

The surface of the path would be improved to make it more usable under the proposals
Author: Andrew KayPublished 16th Oct 2023

The new train station planned for Wellington 'boosts the argument' for a cycle route between the town and Taunton.

That's the view of campaigners who want it to follow the grand western canal - rather than the busy A38 as had been originally looked at (see below).

At the weekend the first in regular guided walks - along the proposed route - took place so potential users could see the benefits.

The proposed new route would connect with the new Wellington train station, which the Government recently gave the go-ahead for.

Charles Biscoe is chair of the group behind the idea:

In March 2020, campaigners cycled along the A38 to call for a cycling link between Wellington and Taunton

For more details visit www.grandwesterngreenway.co.uk

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