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An opportunity has arisen to make progress on Frome's other missing link - a safe and easier route south to Longleat.
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| Problems with the current route
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- Heading south on Route 24 from Frome town centre currently involves climbing Locks Hill (up 43 metres over a short distance).
- After Locks Hill there is a further climb to the top of the Mount (up another 12 metres). We therefore have a 55 metre climb just to get out of Frome.
- Having descended Feltham Lane from the Mount, the potentially dangerous A361 Frome bypass has to be crossed.
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| Proposed route
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- Connects directly with the Willow Vale riverside path.
- Makes use of the existing cylce track to Asda.
- Shorter distance than the current route.
- The 55 metre Locks Hill/Mount climb is replaced by a gentler 14 metre climb to the top of the railway cutting behind Asda.
- The crossing of the railway and A361 Frome bypass makes use of existing farm bridges so is completely safe.
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Please take a look at the proposed route below...
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Sustrans National Cycle Network (NCN) route 24
Frome to Longleat preferred route
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- This overview map shows the route preferred by the group drawn from the local community and Sustrans.
- The route has been informally surveyed. Not all private landowners have been consulted at this stage, so no permissions should be inferred.
- This route depends on cooperation from Network Rail. Land acquisition is likely to be necessary.
- There are no significant structural issues or high cost associated with this route.
- The route is traffic free and suitable for novice or less confident cyclists, families and the mobility impaired.
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