| Name
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| Roger Davidson | This link is vital to ensure we have a transport link to benefit both local communities and users from other areas. |
| Mr & Mrs P Pepler | As keen pleasure cyclist, it would be wonderful to be able to access this cycle route without having to use very dangerous roads.The sooner this canbe arranged the better |
| eddy Priest | Great idea one step closer to re-opening the line to Radstock |
| Alan Doel | I like the Longleat route idea, it is quite right to seek continuity in levels for a cycle route - too many of the National Routes are compromised by steep hills. This idea would work very well - good luck and happy negotiations! |
| Malcolm Parker | Instead of tunneling alongside the existing railway bridge under the A362, is there scope to take the Railway Route under the river bridge slightly to the north? |
| Rupert Bevan | We are regular useers of the Radstock-Hapsford cycle path. To be able to walk/cycle into Frome would add extra purpose to our exercise routine, especially now that the A362 has become so dangerous. |
| Steven Howell | I have a family with 3 young children, and we hardly ever make use of the Great Elm cycle path because of the danger of cycling on the public roads to get there. If we could travel safely all the way from Frome, I can see us using the cycle path every week - it would be a fantastic day out! |
| Tim Bates | Excellent plan |
| David Dunn | We really need a Safe route from Frome to Buckland Bridge and need it fast. |
| Nick Jeanes | The current Colliers Way route from Radstock east is a fantastic leisure and tourist resource, but it's a real shame it finshes just short of it's destination in Frome. Frome itself would benefit hugely from the tourist/leisure angle if it were completed, and the route would prove hugely popular with families and young or novice riders from the town. Commuters between Radstock & Frome and vice versa would also benefit. |
| David Fisher | A must to gain safe access to Frome Centre. |
| Michael Huntley FRSA AC-R | Great work. Thanks to all involved. |
| Jonathan Veale | I have been riding Route 24 from Radstock to Frome for quite a few years now, and it surprising how many people from Frome have ask me were the route starts; as they have tried to find it, but never have.
To add the missing link to Frome would massively open up this underused section of Route 24. |
| hard Nasey | It would be fabulous to have a cycle free route all the way from Frome to Radstock and I'm sure this would encourage many more people to use the path. |
| Nigel Shoosmith | Yes, please! If you could pull this proposal off it would be the crowning glory of the Colliers Way. As one of the Sustrans Volunteer Rangers for the section of the Colliers Way between Radstock and Bucklands Bridge I know that this is what path users have been crying out for ever since the current route opened. Total support! |
| max lines | It is such a pleasure to go for a long cycle ride (by my standards)without having to worry about traffic. |
| Mr. Donnelly | Any route that has the potential to establish itself as a dedicated shared use path should be considered for funding. |
| Peter Silburn | My sister lives near Radstock so I use this route often on my vists in order to cycle to Frome. It's a lovely route, apart from the section from Great Elm to Frome which is the "weakest link". This is a wondeful idea. With the Two Tunnels scheme opening up the route to the north the Colliers Way is becoming the hub of a vast cycle network. |
| Jonathan Curle | At present we have to load the bikes and children into a car and drive to the cycle path at Great Elm as the roads there simply aren't safe or managable for children. The cycle route is almost fantastic facility for all, it really needs a link into Frome to complete it. |
| Chris Lovell | This would be a great boost to our business, as many of our customers come in from Radstock area, but are put off cycling by the fact the colliers way stops short! |
| Sally Jefferies | An excellent plan that creates fantastic opportunities for the residents of Frome and further afield. |
| Mike Frost | Seems very worthwhile and the time is right.
Better cycling infrastructure should mean more people cycling and walking, and cycling in safety. |
| Nick Waton | The railway route is the best, although I realise that it would be costly. All the alternatives are dangerous and/or too hilly & indirect. |
| Tom Jenkins | I would support extending the path to Frome. It would encourage many more unfit people to become active, currently its too inaccessible to the vast majority of the normal population of Frome. |
| Kevin Prandy | I use the path to commute to work everyday so would welcome the extension. |
| David Edwards | I write in support of the railway route option |
| Linda Stinchcombe | We have used the path from Radstock with our young children but it then just dumps you back on the roads to get to Frome. I will be great to be able to go all the way on the cycle track. |
| Gill Sullivan | We have recently moved to Frome and would love the cycle path to be car free from Frome, it is the most beautiful country side, seen at it's best on bike and by foot. |
| Richard Dyson | Not a resident of Frome but I think this is a marvellous idea. I have cycled the hilly way from Buckland Bridge into Frome but would do it more often if there was a flatter route. |
| becki baber | Having the complete route from Radstock to Frome would be brillant. My husband used to use it to ride to work, but having to do certian bits on the road is dangerous, especially in times when the light is fading |
| Martin Davies | A good cause that needs completing. |
| Siobhan Jones | I would fully support extending the Colliers Way cycle path to Frome. I recently cycled on the Colliers Way with a family cycling group. It is a great facility. For Sustrans work to have any real meaning in promoting sustainable alternatives to driving, schemes such as this which link real communities rather than cycleways stopping in the middle of nowhere, simply must go ahead. |
| Jean Harkett | I would love to see this link. Traffic these days is very threatening to cyclists. The more traffic freeroutes there are the better, in my opinion. |
| lindsay downes | anything else i can do to support please let me know |
| Cath Haines | This is needed!! |
| Ann taylor | I would like to register my support for the extension of the Colliers Way into Frome. |
| John de-Pulford | Let's get this project sorted quickly! I cycle into Bath on average four times a week, and, following the A36 it's a demanding and somewhat nerve-racking experience. The only other route is BoA and follow the canal path but that comes with the attendant risk of multiple punctures (to a road bike) from the scrap metal thrown on the canal path by the 'boat people'. So let's get this thing sorted,..and soon! |
| moira beales | a wonderful route which would be made perfect if accessible directly from Frome centre |
| Jane Hopkins | Although I don't live in Frome, my son and daughter-in-law do and if this link is completed next year, I'll be able to celebrate my 70th year by visiting them for the weekend by bike. So I challenge the authorities to get the link built so that I can fulfil mine. |
| jan durkin | Cycling is good for health and provides a genuine low carbon option for travel. I fully support this route. |
| Suzanne Williams | we have used the collier way several times, but have to drive out to Mells to access it, so to be able to walk or cycle from home would be great. |
| Roger Symonds | Much needed extension. |
| Sarah Leyland | I'm really keen to help in any way -we live on the cycle path so have obvious invested interest but have had a lot of contact with Sustrans since the track was first developed and I have often asked how can we help to move this forward. so I'm DELIGHTED to hear about this and very happy to help? Where should I put up posters? |
| Peter James Hinchliffe | Great work you are doing.lets hope its complete well within the 5years.we have just come back from Buxton, 5 tunnels are now open along the Monsal Trail. many cyclist using this route now.Likewise in France near Le Puy-en-Velay 18 klm 2 degree incline going out great coming back |
| Alex Hart | This is a fantastic idea - it must go ahead. MORE cycle paths needed in Frome for the health and safety of its children. |
| andy conn | strongly support this. would make Frome much safer and more predestrian and cyclist friendly. |
| John Hedges | We use the path from Radstock towards Frome a lot, for pleasure and exercise. It would be so much safer to be able to finish the route into Frome on a cycle path rather than the roads, some of which have very fast traffic. John Hedges Frome resident |
| Stephen Morgan | An of road route into Frome town centre (and Beyond) would complete and make sense of the existing route |
| Audrey Groombridge | This would be so great for families and all the people of the area. Please go ahead with the plans. |
| Mollie Bishop | As an OAP I may even get a bike for exercise if I knew I would not have to go on the dangerous roads |
| ian wilton | The most traffic free route is always the best option... these types of public facility are in increasing demand... the bristol bath path is now so popular on weekends it is losing appeal. i would not have visited frome were it not for the path from Radstock ; the only drawback being the hilly & busy roads at the end; but certainly will visit by this route more times. |
| Robert Young | This would be a fantastic and well used extension to this wonderful path. |
| Rosemary keay | This would b great, as i'am a dog owner , and we just love 2 walk. My grandchildren love 2 come with us, so will b nice not 2 have 2 worry about cars x |
| Emma Cain | this proposed link would make a huge difference to me and my family. We are keen to use the existing cycle path more, but find getting to the start of it very difficult with small children - and yet it's so important to get them into cycling now, before they get too old and cool! |
| Brian & Fran Reed | Would certainly use the Colliers way so much more if it was more accessible from Frome. I also feel as a B&B powner that it would be an added attraction to the many visitors to Frome |
| Ian Lambert-Gorwyn | Am a regular user of the cycle path but the ride from Great Elm to frome is a dangerous route and would be enhanced by the additional path and required bridges. |
| Ian Dickinson | Enjoyed a lovely cycle ride in October sunshine today from Midsomer Norton to Great Elm. No traffic, no unwelcome noise, no hassle.
Planning to continue on to Frome next time. It would be much better to be able to do it without having to use roads. |
| John Garfitt | My wife & I love cycling but are put off in Frome as the only possible routes out of the town are over roads which is not good news for cyclists. We would welcome the proposed cycle ways. |
| Tim Spenlove-Brown | I am very happy to support this petition which will help to complete the Colliers Way cycle and walking Route. |
| briony walley | A cycle path that runs all the from Radstock to Frome would be a great asset for both towns.Also,great for kids getting used to cycling safely. Best of all NO CARS! |
| Rob Lewis | Although from Bath, I have cycled the Colliers Way a number of times and would like to see it extended into Frome. It will link up nicely with the Two Tunnels Route |
| Tricia Golinski | This would be a brilliant traffic-free route and a great boost for sustainable transport in Frome |
| Mark Henfield | often use this route for leisure riding with my family or commuting and it would be marvellous to have a flat and safe section linking with the centre of Frome |
| Nicky Green | A brilliant proposal. I would use a path to Frome a lot as it is very inconvenient ending at Great Elm and it would make cycling to Frome so much safer and easier. |
| Steve Cross | How many cyclists are obese?
Encourage exercise & save money spent on NHS! |
| bruce tearle | it would be better if trains were still using the track, but keeping it as a public right of way is the next best thing!!! |
| mel tomkins | about time! |
| Richard Mills | The existing cycle track into Radstock in terrific in principle but virtually impossible to get to by children in Frome. |
| Peter Bailey | I have travelled by train to Frome and cycled home via tha path. Getting to the path was actually confusing and requirewd considerable concentration. Much as I enjoyed the ride the opening bit to the path would not allow me to recommend it to others, especially the young. |
| Steve Keel | It is already a very pleasant cycle path - as far as it goes. extending it fully into Frome would make it so much more attractive. |
| Martin Sadd | The last part of the Frome Radstock route is very hilly for an average family ride. Inaugurating the final part, I should imagine will open up a existing wonderful route to a whole new audience & promote cycling & activity. |
| Mal Dunsmore | When I lived in Frome my trip to the cycle path at Great Elm was always a bit life and death. A safe route is definitely needed. Luckily I now use the lanes from Rode through Laverton and Buckland Dinham which is much safer. |
| Charles Osborne | Have walked and cycled to Radstock from the Great Elm side road many times almost since it opened. Wonderful all times of the year and to connect to Frome would be good for so many more people. |
| Denis Stuckey | My wife and I have clcled this route many,many times and have always regretted that the route does not extend into Frome. If it did, more people would visit the town which would benefit local buisineses. |
| Richard Ackroyd | I support the proposal to create a missing link on the cycle route out of Frome to Mells. |
| Alison Barkshire | I'd really like to be able to cycle safely to Frome to shop, but the hills are a real deterrent with a full load. Please help |
| Lorraine | Please complete the route as it would make cycling and running so much more enjoyable from Frome. |
| Andy McLeod | An excellent campaign to ensure that this route is completed and completed it must be! - this will benefit many people in terms of health and fitness. The route will undoubtedly see a rapid increase in use and will provide much enjoyment to all whether they are nature lovers, cyclists, walkers, the eldery or infirm. |
| steve appleton | I am really in favour of this extension as it is a real shame that you have to go in a long round about route to get into Frome, especially with the children up several steep hills. The proposed path alongside the railway is a superb addition to the existing path. |
| ian carter | I support the establishment of this link route. |
| Alex Malcolm | This is a much needed link that completes local bicycle routes between local towns in the interests of safety and community health and welfare. |
| Melanie Day | Oh yes please |
| Alice Mount | A comprehensive multi-use cycle path should be a basic requirement for any town with an investment in the welfare of its community and its visitors. As a runner I would greatly value a clear, safe route to run on, away from the exhaust fumes and hazzards of fast cars. |
| Julia Martin | I have family in Frome and apart from the fact that it would be
great for the, I'd love to think I'd be able to cycle to visit them on a cycle path. |
| Steve Loughran | Connecting Frome with Bath would connect Bristol with Frome, and so glue together the towns and cities of the region. |
| D M Wilmot | Vechiclur On-Road traffic is hazardous to cyclists, pedestrians and vica versa Off road route would reduce hazard level. |
| Denise Wilson | I do not exercise as I have a toddler, I have a bike seat for her, but no safe roads to cycle! |
| Guy Worsdall | It would be great to use |
| Nicola Green | It would be great to cycle all the way to Radstock from Frome and safer for families because at the moment you have to do the first bit by road. |
| Melanie Weber | This link is essential for enabling cyclists and other cycleway users to access Frome in a safe and evironmentally friendly way. Provision of this 'missing link' must be carried out if we are to see continued increase in bicycle use by commuters, parents with younger children,and retired people, especially those who without being able to ride away from the road would not feel able to ride at all. Completing this link will allow people to expand their horizons and ride further afield, reveiling the idea that the bicycle as a means of travel, exercise and enjoyment can easily be taken to other towns and districts. |
| Vivienne Pay | This would be so much safer and pleasanter than the existing route - sorely needed! |
| Martin Lear | I endorse the aims set out in this web page. In my opinion, the existing route from the colliers way path into the town of Frome is extremely dangerous and I have reluctantly decided not to use it.
This has meant that I no longer am able to enjoy using my cycle. |
| Richard Hounsell | Joining the route into the market yead will double the amount of people who use the route. An existing track from the botton of Whatcombe Hill to Spring Gardens could also be used to achieve this. We are running out of oil so investment in our infrastructure now will be money well spent. |
| Jessica Walwin | I run and cycle regularly from mells to radstock, i think its a great route not only for walkers, cyclists and runners. It would be so good if it went on to Frome. |
| Simon Le Merle | I use the Colliers Way to cycle from home to work in Peasedown St John. This extension would be a great benefit as there will be no need to use main roads to join the cycle path in Great Elm. |
| Jake Davies | Prevent the accidents from happening and support cyclists. |
| Tim Beadle | Anything which makes the National Cycle Network more joined-up, encouraging people to take to two wheels, needs support. Let's fill in the missing link! |
| Antony Briggs | The Colliers Way is such a nice route to take either on foot or bike but the current route that NCN 24 takes to get to and from it has some monster hill climbs. I usually opt to take the busy Iron Mill Lane then cross the A362 which gets the adrenaline pumping! |
| andrew richman | I would like to register my support for the extension of the colliers way cycle path. |
| Diane Hall | The continuation of the path would be excellent for cyclists,reduce traffic congestion and increase custom for Frome businesses. |
| Mr Michael Bull | Excellent idea, great for families with small kids to cycle safely. |
| Jan Williams | Yes it would be amazing to get final Frome/Radstock stage completed, and it can only enhance the Sustrans cycle network.
Good luck! |
| David Chedgy | The railway route certainly seems the far better option,and would provide a safe environment for all ages and abilities. |
| Caroline Walsh-Waring | My only thoughts are that there are plenty of dog poo bins and signs to encourage dog owners to pick up their dog poo and any other rubbish. It's the one thing that puts off the non-dog owners. As the owner of 2 dogs it's not diffcult to do and everyone should be encouraged to do it and pick up their crisp bags and coke tins etc. etc. |
| Andrew Thorne | If there was a cycle path here I would use it. |
| Giles Verwey | It would be great if the cycle path could be joined up. It would make it much easier to use particularly when cycling with kids. |
| Steven watts | This is a must for frome, there is nowhere else to safely ride a bike, with increasing traffic on the roads this cycle path must be built. |
| Mari Martin | This is a great cycle track and I hope it will be completed soon. |
| Luke Farley | I believe the idea of having the cycle path is a good one - providing it allows for the railway to return between Frome and Radstock. The importance of both a cycle and rail link cannot be underestimated - it seems both towns are overlooked, surprising when you consider their size! |
| Jon Hoar | Completing this missing link, will boost spending in the Frome area, from people taking a healthy, sustainable, traffic free 'round route' from Bath to Frome, via Radstock-and back again. |
| Doreen Hillier (Mrs) | I fully support need to extend cycle route |
| John Perry | This would be a superb facility for the people of Frome and District |
| Alex Hooper | Opening up this last piece of route 24 from Gt Elm in to Frome would help to complete one of the best local cycle routes there is. Apart from the die-hard cyclists who wil take on more challenging routes, this will encourage people who want to cycle in wonderful countryside without the risks of riding on the road and in particular families with younger children where safety is paramount. Completing this route would i beleive see a very large increase in users within a very short period. |
| peter osborne | This is a much-needed addition to the existing cycle route. I take my young children cycling from Great Elm to Radstock but due to their age have to put all the bikes in the car to get there, which undermines the point of cycling. We would all really appreciate and benefit from the proposed plan and hope that it goes ahead. |
| Judith Cooper | We regularly use the cycle path to run and cycle but usually drive from Frome to Great Elm so that we do not have to take dogs and kids on the roads. |
| Sara Coffield | please fill-in the missing link! x |
| Richard Dugdale | I have used the existing part of this track and found it excellent for cycling with young children. Extending it would make the route much safer and would be well used |
| Robin Townsend | This project points to a future that our children and future generations deserve. Brilliant idea and website. |
| Julian Back | Great idea. We did Mells to Radstock the other day as the first test of our tandem it would have been great to go all the way to Frome too! |
| Jon Weekes | Bristol may not seem local, but I have used the path & support it's extension. |
| Kathy Pinches | I use the Collier's path regularly and would love to be able to cycle to work in Frome from time to time - but the last hilly bit into town at the moment makes it tricky. It would be great to have this extra extension - not only could I use it for work and save petrol, but I would use it for leisure with family and friends - no doubt ending up in one of Frome's many cafes. |
| Jenny Ireland | I've cycled the route from Radstock to Frome and loved every minute of the ride! Beautiful countryside, lots of fellow users, and a wonderful atmosphere of times gone by. Here's to building the missing link! |
| Martin Tweddell | I've ridden this route and found it odd the path should stop just short of Frome. What a missed opportunity for the shops and eateries of the town to prosper from the passing cyclists (not forgetting that many of us are reasonably well-to-do) |
| Peter Ives | My Route to the Colliers Way Cycle Path is either hilly or dangerous. I would prefer to us the proposed level & safe route. |
| Nick Treacy | good luck |
| Sam Crockatt | Me and my wife are moving down to Mells from London this July (2011) We would love to be able to cycle into Frome but the main road is twisty and undulating and cars fly around the corners, which is dangerous on a bike. It would be amazing to be able to cycle into town on a traffic free path and would benefit not only us and the local community but also the environment. |
| Richard cassidy | We often cycle on route 24 as a family and a proper continuation into Frome would be great (and help my wife cycle to and from work). |
| Pete Henley | It is unfortunate that Colliers Way does not currently run all the way to Frome. I'm sure that if it did it would increase its profile and be used more than it is at the moment. |
| Adam Beddall | This path will get more people enjoying cycling and any other forms of activity as it will be quicker, easier and cheaper than taking a car, opening the path and getting more people to enjoy the an active lifestyle will also enable people to become fitter, healthier and more happy with themselves and help them to be proud of themselves. I am heavily into cycling and believe anyway of getting people to become healthier is worth doing. |
| Angie McDowell | It makes so much sense for the link to be built. I hope this petition makes a difference in the decision making process. |
| Lee Shale | This is a-MUST-HAVE-facility for the people of Frome and the cyclists who haven't yet discovered Frome. |
| Chris Green | It would fantastic to have the "railway route". Cycling to Bath and beyond, virtually traffic free |
| Deborah Back | This would be a fantastic way for us to travel sustainably all the way into Frome. |
| Pru Comben | The missing links are so important to producing a cohesive and connected cycle network. It's worth looking at the amount of cycle tourism on routes such as the Devon Sea to Sea, the Coast to Coast ride from Whitehaven to Newcastle, and the Way of the Roses across Lancashire and Yorkshire. Now imagine a long distance route, from perhaps Bristol to Frome to who knows where... and imagine the revenue this will bring to the local economy. But most of all, imagine the delight of the locals when they can ride to work, school, to visit friends and go shopping. The health and environmental benefits speak for themselves. |
| Brian Rodger | UK cyclists both local & national need more schemes such as this for all their needs including work, leisure and tourism. |
| Jackie Hibberd | It is alway useful if the path can go right to the heart of where people want to go to and from, on foot or by bike. |
| Matthew Horler | I alresdy use the exsisting path with my step-son but it involves a ride on fairly busy narrow roads to great elm, The path on the radstock side is very busy as it has esay access to it and i'm sure it would be the same on the frome side, especially with family's offering a safe and free cycling/walking experience! that is desperately needed in frome. I've used the path at night in winter as its traffic free it enables me to continue cycling in safety. forget the button bridge this would be a much better long term investment in the local area |
| James R Shiels | This improvement needs to be made as quickly as possible. It's a "no brainer"! |
| Jeff Vinter | This is a very good idea. I am confident that Railway Ramblers (www.railwayramblers.org.uk) will wish to support this proposal as well. |
| Deanne Brown | I too drive to Mells to get on the path to ride to Radstock to take the children to Radstock park,it would be much easier and greener to get on at Frome and avoid using the car all together! |
| Nik Peregrine | I fully support the proposals for a cycle path. Not just as a weekend cycleway, but also to encourage people to use a bike as a means of local transport and as a way of encouraging children to get into Frome / school.
A bike esp.on a cycle path is an excellent means of local transport,form of excercise and as an aside can be a way of making new friends.
I spent over 25 years accquiring land for various different Council Highway projects. All of which were important for both business and social reasons. However cycle paths are equally a must and with land etc generally being cheaper (and in some cases just donated)to accquire and maintain this scheme should be given 100 % support. |
| Jason Rowe | This needs to happen, happy to help any way possible, as I have a family cash help is not possible but any other means yes. |
| James GILLOTT | A great idea that every person in the West Wiltshire/E Somerset should support. |
| Paul Timlett | Fantastic facility for walkers and cyclists alike. Keeps us safe from traffic and takes you through glorious countryside. |
| Helen Kay | I would love to be able to cycle to Great Elm safely. As a rather nervous 52 yr old (!) with a long standing back problem and more recently oesteoarthritis of the knees, I would very much welcome a cycle route off road for my nerves and knees, and as a greener way to get around. Thank you for your consideration, Helen Kay |
| Geraint Davies | I currently cycle this route, early mornings, 2 or 3 times a week. It's a beautiful stretch of countryside and greatly underused at present. The final link into Frome ( and a better link in to Radstock at the other end) will make a huge difference to universal accessibility. |
| noel shaw | Really support this issue, we use the cycle path regularly for both walking and cycling. Walking from Frome would mean we would not have to drive to great elm and that would also benefit the environment. |
| margaret massey | well done for organising this !!!!!!! |
| L Herrington | Colliers Way is a well used route both by walkers and cyclists and a traffic free section linking Frome and the existing path is essential |
| Kally Brown | My family make a lot of use of the cycle paths - have always found it difficult to have to drive to the beginning of the path to walk or cycle. Looking forward to having direct access tot he completed pathway |
| Lydia Holt | I would love this to be completed, one of the main things that puts me off cycling is the danger of traffic. This route would open up so many possibilities, including a way to get to work without getting in my car! |
| Dorothy Greaves | I enjoy visiting Frome and would be delighted to explore new cycleways in the area |
| Mrs D Hills | It would great for everyone! Especially for kids to have a safe cycle path instead of have to go in the car to get to it. |
| Alice McColl | I am a keen cyclist and I regularly cycle to Midsomer Norton where I work. At present the first bit of the ride prior to getting on the cycle path takes 20 minutes after which I sail along the cycle path and get to work in 45 minutes total.
If I take my son I have to drive out to Great Elm to join the cycle path which seems like a false economy! This project makes complete sense for the environment, our health, leisure and recreation.
FROGS (Frome Recreation and Open Ground Supporters) have put in a bid to improve Welshmill and put ina bike track - if successful this will be an ideal place to welcome cyclists and develope Frome already thriving cycling enthusiasm! |
| Rodger Martin | Lovely cycle track, what a shame it doesn't go all the way to Frome. |
| Kerry Marshall | I regularly use the cycle path for walking but have to go by car and would be delighted to be able to walk all the way |
| Claire Stott | A link from Frome onto the existing Colliers Way would be an enormous asset for local people as well as for visitors, holiday makers etc |
| Peter Mellen | A pollution free entry into Frome has got to be the way forward |
| Karen Still | I used to live in Frome and have many friends with children who still live there, I cannot wait to bring my bike over and take them out for the day, keep up the good work. |
| ross charlton | I am very interest in this as this is a regular route i take when i cycle to work. I feel this will also prove to be a helpful area in the future as it will prove a safe area for my young child to learn to ride. |
| Anneli Engberg | I enjoy cycling. However,the roads around Frome are very dangerous and there simply are not enough alternatives in the area.
We need to expand the cycle paths around Frome. |
| John Bowskill | My family and I already love to cycle the Colliers Way Cycle Path. How much better if it were to be extended to Frome. Beautiful! |
| juian thompson | crossing the 362 is a big problem,but Inotice the railway bridge over coalash lane was built for two tracks so there is a spare abutment that could be used. I expect you already know that. |
| Dorothy-Anne Bryant | I support extension of cycle path into Frome for walkers and cyclists |
| Adrian Hill | Colliers way is an exceptional cycle route. It would be further improved by a good quality link into Frome. This would make the route much more accesssible to novice cyclists. |
| alison ward | very important to finish this wonderful route |
| John Upward | The cycle track is excellent and extending it would be advantageous |
| Cathy Williams | Having broken my elbow last year riding in traffic and taking fright as a lorry was behind me I am fully supportive of as much traffic free cycle paths as possible. |
| Roy Russell | I lost the NCN route in Frome on my way from Bath to Longleat. Found the cycle path to Asda, but then had to use the A road to Friggle Street. The proposed off-road link from Asda will be very useful. |
| Steve Cleal | I give my backing to this very sensible and worthwhile extension to the cycle path. I would galdly carry on to Frome if I knew that the path ahead would be traffic free. |
| Helen Johnstone | I have used the cycleway - from the radstock end - to help my son learn to cycle safely. I find it really disappointing that I have to use the car to do this, because getting to the Frome end is too dangerous for a young cyclist. In fact, I haven't done it by myself yet, as I find the narrow roads around town quite dangerous for adults. This extension would be a huge benefit for the town, I think. |
| Charlotte Millard | A great idea, more folk will use it once this link is sorted |
| Mark Annand | An extension of the shared-use path to Frome would increase visitor numbers and be a great facility for its residents. The journey between Frome and the current end of the route is a challenge. These routes shouldn't be thought of as cycle paths alone (though I'm sure you realise that) and despite straitened economic times these paths remain a good way to invest in strengthening communities, with wide benefits to several usergroups. Frome is fortunate that the majority of the path is in place but to reap the benefits it needs to be joined to the town itself. |
| Verona Bass | It makes sense; it takes just a little more effort to get such a link connected, but this is 'joined-up' thinking and behaviour. |
| Catherine Blanchard | This is a great scheme and would extend the already widely used Colliers Way for leisure use and commuting. |
| Austen Millard | I use the route to get to and from work (at Stratton-on-the-Fosse) and the link into Frome would be a godsend. I am willing to help lobby if I am available |
| Elaine Breach | This would be lovely for the link to be completed :-)) |
| Sheila Hedges | I regularly use the existing cycle path from Great Elm to Radstock and would love to be able to start in Frome itself instead of driving to Great Elm. |
| Patty Callaghan | I am planning a cycle tour in the West Country this summer. The Frome missing link is an obvious way to join the existing routes and encourage more cycling in the aarea |
| Michael Devenish | I am a regular user of the Colliers Way cycle path and would use and therefore support an extension into Frome |
| Joe Nimmo | Great initiative that will benefit today's generation and tomorrows! It will also benefit Frome tourism as it will attract cyclist into Frome from the surrounding areas. A number of people also commute to Frome from Radstock and Midsomer Norton. This will provide people with a means of getting out their car and commuting on bike benefitting both their health and our environment. |
| Andrew Dix | The number and variety of people of all ages and fitness levels I have seen using Route 24 tells you that the Frome missing link is vital. There has been a huge increase in the number of people taking both moderate (walking) and more intense (running/cycling) exercise over the last few years due to there being a safe, traffic free environment.
I look forward to using the missing link, |
| Shaun Lambdin | On behalf of Frome & District Wheelers I wish to register our support. Many of our members use this Path on a regular basis and would welcome an extension to Colliers Way Cycle Path. |
| Kate Bevan | my preference would be to follow the railway track to frome |
| Will Bishop | Lets do this! |
| Martin Whitfield | There must be a way to bridge the missing link - it would be hugely popular, as would filling in another missing link eastwards from Frome to Longleat using the river path from Asda to Feltham Lane. |
| Clare Scholefield | I have three children who love cycling - we would love it if the cycle path was continued into Frome - I can imagine the residents of Frome really making something of the opportunity. |
| Steve Cooke | For too many years i have been asked by people `where is the footpath/cyclepath which goes onto Radstock etc`, unfortunately, all i can tell/show them where it ends at Lower Innox, we need this link A.S.A.p |
| P Carpenter | We have waited long enough. |
| James Clipson | Compare the Collier's Way with the Camel Ride which goes directly through Wadebridge and see the possible benefits. |
| Richard Rreston | I cycle the colliers way quite regular and would love to see and use a traffic free cycle path from Radstock to Frome. |
| jacqui henderson | This will be so good for walkers as well as cyclists who won't have to drive to the current start of the path. I love to walk this path and would use it much more if there was a link into frome. |
| Terry Cliss | It would be a great pity not to have "the missing link" filled in with an extension into Frome. To cycle on the public roads is rather hazardous and nerve-racking for those without strong nerves to ride this remaining distance into and out of Frome. |
| Pat Tayler | Sounds a brilliant idea. I wish it was ready now. I shall hang on to my bike.... |
| Mr Adrian Lucas | If a new business was to come to Frome they would find the infrastructure. Tourism is a business and people wil come from from far and wide to use the path I am sure. |
| Chris George | Current suggest cycle link between Frome and Great Elm is extremely dangerous - particularly for those unaware of the dangers along these roads |
| nigel cox | jolly good idea ! |
| Nick Rearden | With the imminent completion of the Two Tunnels Project at the Bath end of the route, the two miles into the centre of Frome will complete a useful commuter and tourist route. |
| Rob Elliott | More cycle paths please. :) |
| Mike Johnston | Cycled the Colliers Way a while ago & throughly enjoyed the route from Bath. Agree wholeheartedly that additional 'off-road' routing is far more preferably to traffic laden roads. Frome / Westbury are good destination points as they have rail connections to make a return to Bath / Bristol etc. |
| Arran Bennett | Really would love the opportunity to try this out if and when it gets sorted. |
| g sinkins | no need to debate,would benifit all can we just get it done! |
| Milly Stowey | We cycled to Frome last year from Radstock and were disappointed to have to go through country lanes and many horrible ups and downs after the end of the cycle track itself! We did complete our route all the way to Frome but it would be so nice for the cycle track to go all the way and we would take this route a lot more often!! |
| Kathleen Mackey | Please add this link to make travelling to Frome, easier, healthier, safer, more enjoyable, good for the environment....etc etc..... do you need more reasons ? |
| Gregory Doyle | I fully support the need to connect the Frome missing link of route 24 |
| Brian Greaves | The missing links are short in distance but massive in terms of acccessability to a great number of cyclists and walkers the potential for attracting new people to cycling and walking is equally massive the sooner the better. |
| David Gatliffe | It would be a splendid development for both walkers ans cyclists and would make living in Frome even more fantastic. |
| ben james-young | It would be great to see this happen & more rides like this! People don't know how lucky they are living around all this country side lets see more of it "BIKE ON" |
| Darren Jones-Davies | A fantastic idea do it NOW! |
| Clive Warren | I use the track 1-2 times /week and would welcome being able to get closer to Frome off the public roads. |
| Jeremy Reichelt | I first discovered this site wile researching Bath. I'm looking foward to my next trip to the UK and hope to travel this bike path to see the scenery and learn more about your rail heritage. |
| Peter Beal | Regular user of the path between Gt Elm and Radstock using public roads to reach Gt Elm is always a risk! |
| Barry Cooper | Great idea for Frome, we must make sure this happens... |
| David and Mary Chesterfield | It would be wonderful to have the existing cycle track extended to Frome and we believe it would be very well used. It's essential to have a route that is both safe(free of road traffic) and relatively level for all users to enjoy regardless of age. We shall follow the progress of this project with real interest |
| Will Vallis | My young family regularly goes for recreational rides together on the Colliers Way. We would love the opportunity to easily extend our journey to Frome. |
| CLIVE TURNER | The sooner the better, along aith a complete cycle path from radstock to Bath, |
| Richard Goodwin | Sounds a good idea - I would definitely use it if it came to the centre of Frome! |
| Andy Moore | It would be great to be able to cycle from Frome to Bath, without getting on to a main road. This would help cut down on traffic and also encourage more people to cycle from Frome to Bath and Bath to Frome. |
| Ian Strand | agree support for the most road traffic free route - i use the route often at the moment but am deterred in darker times due to speed of traffic on access road iron mill lane/coal ash lane and crossing A362 then onto Gt Elm |
| ben Goodey | hope all goes well, an inspirational petition im sure.. |
| Andrew Hooker | I am very much in favour, but I'm not sure a new tunnel would be necessary under the A362. Cyclists and walkers are not completely daft, and are quite capable of crossing roads. A new pedestrian crossing here would be far cheaper, surely? |
| Malcolm Howell | We often come from Dorchester by train to Frome, and then cycle the Colliers' Way to Kennet and Avon Canal, returning via Bradford on Avon. A traffic free route out of Frome would be a godsend. |
| Henry Stewart | Yesterday cycled the route from Great Elms to Radstock. Absolutely fabulous. Would be wonderful to extend to Frome. |
| Martin John Geoghegan | OUR YOUNGEST GRANDDAUGHTER LIVES IN FROME AND ENJOYS SAFE CYCLING ON THE COLLIERS WAY. A SAFE OFF ROAD LINK FROM THE CENTRE OF FROME TO THE PATH WOULD BE WONDERFUL |
| Brian Pitney | This would be such an asset to the Town, for walkers as well as cyclists. |
| Adam Biggs | I use the cycle path several times a week to commute into Bath and with my family for recreation. If the path came all the way into town I would use it even more. It would be brilliant!!! |
| Frank Tompson | This is a first class proposal and should be taken forward with all vigour. Once the Two Tunnels route is completed in 2011 this link would provide a seemless connection with the centre of Bath, bring increased trade to Frome shopkeepers and a much needed sustainable link for local people. Please, please make it a reality! |
| Rob Taylor | I would like to register my support for the extension of the Colliers Way Cycle Path into Frome. Thank you |
| Julian Mark Leyton | Excellent idea -hope you can make it work. I cycle the Colliers Way often and if I could take it all the way into Frome it would be brilliant - especially bearing in mind the opening of a route all the way int Bathe from Radstock. Just imagine being able to go all the way from Bath to Frome almost totally off road !! |
| Alison Griffies | I would cycle to Frome from Bristol if this link existed. This would be a great 3 hour cycle. |
| andrew bailey | as a regular user of the existing path think this extension would be an excellent idea |
| Richard Lewis | I have been walking in the area and this would be a great asset to the town. |
| Jim Avery | I rode the current Sustrans route from home to Frome last year. It was ok but too much on-road and rather messy on the way in to Frome. I'd love to see a more traffic free route. |
| Ronstinchcombe | Town to town conections are imperative ..
Having a missing section = no path at all. |
| Derek Trick | Essential for a healthy, eco-friendly, and leisurely part of the 'big society' Come on, get on your bike and let us get connected. |
| elizabeth ashard | I support the extension of the cycle path to Frome |
| mr g garsed | go for it , i use it. |
| richard cowell | Have riden colliers way several times and the last on road section into Frome is really hard work, so would welcome a 'level' alternative. |
| Ken MacLeay | This project will link Frome with the rest of the cycle path and encourage more people to use it. It is an amazing asset since it is a safe space away from cars which encourages physical activity and links communities improving local economies. |
| steve henwood | If it was there I'd definitely use it (and i'm not an utter cycling maniac, I just like to use my bike to get around... |
| Vince Schwartz | I use the existing cycleway from Midsomer Norton to Mells and on towards Frome quite often - it is such a great ride. It is so frustrating that I cannot ride safely all the way to Frome! |
| Sarah Holmes | I hope that this link can be finished as I have family in Radstock and it would be lovely to safely be able to walk or cycle intstead of having to use my vehicle or take the bus all the time :) |
| Alan Clarke | A keen touring cyclist |
| stanley mayer | it is the only way to keep young and old safe by using the cycle path
it's got to be 100% good fore all |
| Neil Howlett | I use the Colliers Way regularly to keep fit, but it's a shame that it's difficult for families in Frome with young chidren to get to it as it would be a great resource for them. It makes no sense for them to have drive in a car to get there, in conflict with people cycling from Frome to the Colliers Way on the bad temporary road route. |
| Colin Newton | Go for it. |
| Stuart Cullen | As a regular user of The Colliers Way path,I am fully in support of the plan to extend the off road path into Frome itself. |
| Pauline Davey | I love walking along Colliers Way towards Radstock. It's the best 'green gym' I know and walking along it can lull you into going a lot further than you originally planned! So to be able to walk from Frome would be fantastic. Roll on forging the link. |
| Michael Rhodes | This link would get very many more people using the Sustrans route - and especially encourage children and families to cycle. |
| Alan Grainger | CTC Bath members are frequent users of route 24 out of Bath and would be encouraged to use it more beyond Radstock if the proposals to continue the route to Frome materialise. |
| Paul Rees | As a former Frome resident and fairly frequent visitor to the area I would use this route. It would be, when linked to Bath an added incentive for a visit |
| phil mcgovern | Great idea (I have friends in Frome, hence my interest) |