Two Tunnels Shared Path

A new shared path for Bath and North East Somerset

Supporters

We've support from a diverse range of interest groups and many individuals - we've a separate page where you can see over 70 messages of support from people who've joined our mailing list - do join it yourself. On this page, we've a list of groups that support the 'Two Tunnels' path.

Bath Ramblers 

A local walkers group ...

Bath Cycling Campaign 

A group campaigning to build on the existing facilities for cyclists in the city of Bath, promoting cycling as a viable means of travel in and around the city.

Bath and North East Somerset  Councillors

• Cllr Rob Appleyard
• Cllr Paul Crossley
• Cllr Colin Darracott
• Cllr Ian Gilchrist
• Cllr Barry Macrae
• Cllr Shaun McGall
• Cllr Mirian McNeir
• Cllr Nigel Roberts
• Cllr Roger Symonds
• Cllr David Dixon
• Cllr Will Sandry

City of Bath Athletics Club

A formal decision to support us awaits their next committee meeting. Meanwhile: a quote from the chair: "I'm sure the Athletic Club would be very supportive of such a plan, giving an unrivalled access to the beautiful Midford Valley without a large hill in the way".

Somerset and Dorset Railway Heritage Trust 

"Good to hear of your progress, which is compatible with our Trust's over-riding objective of protecting the route and features of the S&D for sympathetic uses."

A group actively restoring Midsomer Norton Station as a working railway museum. The Trust encourages projects that contribute to the conservation of engineering features, buildings and earthworks along the S&D route in ways that perpetuate the historic character of the railway.

Don Foster 

We have met Don Foster, MP for Bath, who has expressed his support, and asked us to keep him updated with progress.

Downstream South 

This is the community group seeking to represent the residents of East Twerton at the often overlooked northern end of the Two Tunnels path. From their web site - "Benefits will be provided to all types of people including the disabled, parents with baby buggies, ramblers and cyclists, both for commuting and leisure purposes."

Monkton Combe School 

One of several schools who are neighbours to the path. "We're very happy for you to list Monkton Combe School as one of the supporters of the 'Two Tunnels Project'. Already, the school has benefited from the project by studying it in both Physics and Geography."

Oldfield Park Infants School 

"Oldfield Park Infants School are interested in supporting the Two Tunnels project as a community amenity and a way of promoting health and fitness as well as good use of the local environment."

B&NES Primary Care Trust 

The chair of the local PCT has sent a message of support from the trust. ... "As you point out in your letter, even moderate exercise bestows substantial benefit on people's state of health especially in reducing the risk of heart disease and improving mental health. The Two Tunnels Greenway is likely to help to counteract our seemingly 'Obesegenic' evironment in which it sometimes seems that the spaces around us prevent us from taking exercise. I wish the project every success."

Sodapop 

The authors of the web site supporting the UK Government's Cyclescheme supporting the purchase of cycles for employees.

Sustrans 

Sustrans are now working on the creation of this path, a short length that bridges city and countryside. View the Sustrans route map for Bath , and you'll see what a useful addition the path would make for the city. You can help Sustrans by joining as a supporter)

Sustrans Volunteer Community Rangers Group for NCN24

"On behalf of the Sustrans Volunteer Community Rangers Group for NCN24: we fully support and endorse your campaign to reopen the Two Tunnels as an amenity walking and cycling route."

Bath Sustrans Rangers

Once upon a time, Bath had a rangers group to help care for Bath's Sustrans paths.

They're back ...

Wessex Water 

Wessex Water owns Combe Down Tunnel - Although formal approval to incorporate the tunnel in the route has yet to be granted, initial discussions have been very encouraging.

British Rail Board (Residuary) 

Owners of Devonshire Tunnel. Again, initial discussions have been very encouraging.

New Somerset and Dorset Railway

A group aiming to restore the entire old railway route between Bath and Bournemouth

Wellow Parish Council

Wellow Parish Council fully backs the proposals.

Local businesses in support include

• Arbres Tree Surgery, Bath 
• Avon Valley Cyclery 
• Dave Bater Cycles 
• NJB Masonry 

(If you'd like you/your business to be listed here, please get in touch)

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