Abandoned Railways and Cyclepaths.

[rogerfarnworth]

I guess we are aware of the ongoing and sometimes stirring debate over the status of some abandoned rail routes. .... This is one example. ....

 

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/railway-line-been-unused-20-16820896

[rogerfarnworth]

The Guardian carried an article on 31st August 2019 about old rail routes being used as cycleways. It suggested the 10 best routes where old railway formations are in use as cycleways. Theirs is not the only list of routes which seeks to provide a "Top Ten."

I have pulled together a few examples in the linked post below. I'd like to add at least one which does not feature in the top ten lists, and that is the Forest of Dean.

http://rogerfarnworth.com/2019/09/13/railways-and-cycleways-no-1-a-top-ten

[KeithMacdonald]

Ordnance Survey - Finding a railway route

https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/guides/how-to-find-easy-walking-and-cycling-routes/

 

 

[KeithMacdonald]

On 18/09/2019 at 08:32, rogerfarnworth said:

The Guardian carried an article on 31st August 2019 about old rail routes being used as cycleways. It suggested the 10 best routes where old railway formations are in use as cycleways. Theirs is not the only list of routes which seeks to provide a "Top Ten."

I have pulled together a few examples in the linked post below. I'd like to add at least one which does not feature in the top ten lists, and that is the Forest of Dean.

http://rogerfarnworth.com/2019/09/13/railways-and-cycleways-no-1-a-top-ten

 

@rogerfarnworth - Thanks Roger, nice list.

 

Here's one of my favourites, the old M&SWJR rail route from Swindon to Marlborough.

https://www.friendsofthepath.org.uk/

 

a.k.a. Sustrans route 482

https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-482/

 

https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/51.46677,-1.70080,12