On 18 April, some 25 cyclists gathered on Wells Cathedral Green whilst exploring the ‘Somerset Circle’ cycle route. The route links Bath to Wells via Midsommer Norton and Shepton Mallet before heading on to Cheddar, Clevedon and Bristol and then back to Bath. The 88-mile route would be entirely off-road or on quiet lanes but … More ‘Somerset Circle’ riders visit Wells
Greenways’ refurbishment of the Willow Walk has been completed with the installation of four striking structures designed by sculptor Katy Hallett to complement the patterns of willow she planted when the route was created nearly 30 years ago, which give the path its name. https://www.katyhallett.com/willow-walk The benches offer a place for picnics, a chance to … More New sculptures for the Willow Walk
We are pleased to announce the inaugural Somerset Circle Discovery Ride on 18-19th April 2026, supported by the Strawberry Line Society, which aims to promote the concept of the Somerset Circle, using a sample route for cyclists. The Strawberry Line between Shepton Mallet and Clevedon forms 29 miles of the circa 88-mile Somerset Circle that covers … More Inaugural Somerset Circle Discovery Ride on 18-19th April 2026
Our latest bridge, taking the Waddesdon Greenway over HS2, was installed in December. Apparently, it caused quite a stir as it was transported through the village of Waddesdon! Interestingly, it’s almost exactly on the line of Akeman Street, the Roman road from St Albans to Cirencester. Click the image for more photos.
A new route in Cheddar was officially opened on Friday 14 November, as part of the Strawberry Line, and funded by Somerset Council. It has been a team effort. In April, Strawberry Line volunteers fenced off a portion of the Kings Academy playing field, so Greenways contractors could build the route. The reinforcing and shuttering … More New Bridge over the Cheddar Yeo
This video, kindly provided by Daniel Mumby, captures the speeches at the Thrupe Lane Link Opening Ceremony on October 17th and takes you on a walk along the full length of the new section.
On 17th October 2025, the Thrupe Lane Link, Shepton Mallet, was opened by Councillor Ros Wyke and Christopher Somerville (representing the Dinder Estate landowner) in the presence of a large group of supporters, volunteers and key personnel. This vital section links the viaduct in Ham Wood (the subject of previous Greenways work camps) with Thrupe … More Official Opening of Thrupe Lane Link
We are thrilled to say that we have been given an Award by the European Greenways Association recognising the achievements of so many volunteers at our ten workcamps. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. A link to our presentation to EGWA, describing our ten workcamps is here
Greenways and Cycleroutes are proud to confirm that the Brue bridge in Glastonbury, part of the Willow Walk, is now ready to use. The path leading up to it will be resurfaced by 3 October. We also have plans for some benches along the way, but those will take us a little longer. Greenways was … More Willow Walk Bridge Now Open
88 Volunteers worked a total of 362 days, and we welcomed back many whom we had not seen for more than five years. We are immensely grateful for the support of Somerset Council – and its predecessor Mendip – for our funding. Please see our summary report here, along with an image gallery of wonderful photos.
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