[Closed] Gentrification of trails? Ryburn Valley Greenway Project

I appreciate this is a local issue but I think the principles are relevant nationally.

A picked up a leaflet for [url= http://ryburnvalleygreenway.com/ryburn-valley-greenway/why-is-the-greenway-necessary/ ]this[/url] at the TdY at the weekend.

Basically, they want to tarmac a stretch of disused railway line (already a bridleway) for "walkers, cyclists and riders" to use as an alternative to the busy A58 valley road.

I ride this road regularly. Personally, I'd rather mix it with the cars on the A58 than with peds and their stupid dogs on the greenway.

Also - you can already walk, cycle or ride on the bridleway. Yes, it's cut up in places. Would it really be an improvement to level and surface it?

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