
New section of Strawberry Line to be open by late-summer
1 day ago · The Strawberry Line currently runs uninterrupted from Yatton railway station to Wedmore Road in Cheddar, and will eventually reach all the way to Collett Park in Shepton Mallet.
The Strawberry Line
The “Strawberry Line” was the nickname of the Cheddar Valley Line, a Great Western Railway branch line that ran from Witham Junction to Yatton via Shepton Mallet, Wells and Cheddar until the late 1960s. Since the 1980s, the route has been in the process of being transformed, step by step, into a beautiful greenway through North and Mid-Somerset.
New section of the Strawberry Line opens in Shepton Mallet
Dec 3, 2024 · The future is looking bright for the Strawberry Line walking and cycling route following the opening of its newest section in Shepton Mallet. Once completed, the Strawberry Line will run uninterrupted from Yatton railway station to Collett Park in Shepton Mallet, providing car-free access to Cheddar, Wells and the neighbouring villages.
Strawberry Line: New section of former railway line opens as path
Dec 6, 2024 · The Strawberry Line path will soon run uninterrupted from Yatton railway station to Collett Park in Shepton Mallet. The longest unbroken stretch currently runs from Yatton to Station Road in...
Strawberry Line: Bridge installed over busy road to help cyclists
Oct 15, 2024 · The new bridge near Shepton Mallet's football ground will provide a safe passage over the B3136 as part of the Strawberry Line. The Strawberry Line aims to provide a 30-mile (48km)...
Visit - The Strawberry Line
Fledgling sections at Westbury-sub-Mendip and Shepton Mallet tantalise the active traveller with a vision of a kinder, greener future. All routes are wheelchair-friendly, with a hard all-weather surface and shallow gradients.
Somerset's Strawberry Line gets 'missing link' footbridge
Oct 18, 2024 · Proposed Route Of The New Strawberry Line Extension In Shepton Mallet. The new 15-metre-long (45ft) bridge was made to order in Huddersfield.
Work progresses smoothly on the Strawberry Line walking and …
The future is looking bright for the Strawberry Line walking and cycling route following the opening of its newest section in Shepton Mallet. Once completed, the Strawberry Line will run uninterrupted from Yatton railway station to Collett Park in Shepton Mallet, providing car-free access to Cheddar, Wells and neighbouring villages.
New sections of Strawberry Line open for walkers and cyclists in ...
Nov 12, 2024 · Two new sections of the Strawberry Line have officially opened, expanding Somerset's much-loved traffic-free path and bringing a fresh connection to communities across the county. The Dulcote Extension and West Shepton Link were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on 8 November, with local volunteers and residents marking the milestone.
New Bridge installed in Shepton Mallet – and shortlisted for an …
Oct 17, 2024 · On Tuesday 14 October we installed a new bridge over the B3136 in Shepton Mallet, along the former East Somerset Railway - often known as the Strawberry Line. The route will provide a link across the town to the skate park, playing fields, football club and hospital.