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Grand Western Greenway A campaign to build a Greenway for walkers, cyclists, and wheelers between Wellington and Taunton along the Grand Western Canal

Two thirds of the Greenway runs through towns and urban edges, where traffic pressure is highest and safe alternatives a...
23/10/2026

Two thirds of the Greenway runs through towns and urban edges, where traffic pressure is highest and safe alternatives are most needed. This is where people want to walk, cycle, and wheel every day, but often feel they can’t. The Greenway aims to address that gap by offering a safe, direct route between places people already travel.

The Greenway proposal recognises that without a safe and attractive route, people are forced onto busy roads like the A3...
21/10/2026

The Greenway proposal recognises that without a safe and attractive route, people are forced onto busy roads like the A38, which isn’t suitable for everyday cyclists or pedestrians. Help us build a beautiful path through the countryside to be enjoyed by all as they walk, wheel and cycle between Wellington and Taunton.

You can read more at https://www.grandwesterngreenway.co.uk/post/the-greenway-proposed-route

From the existing Trenchard Way route to Taunton Station, the Greenway hopes to integrate upgraded paths over Roughmoor ...
19/10/2026

From the existing Trenchard Way route to Taunton Station, the Greenway hopes to integrate upgraded paths over Roughmoor to Musgrove Park Hospital and Taunton College. A new improved bridge at the Morrisons/Brewhouse junction is expected as part of local investment plans. These connections make the Greenway a versatile route for work, leisure and education travel.

You can read more at https://www.grandwesterngreenway.co.uk/post/the-greenway-proposed-route

Whether it’s the school run, a Saturday walk, or a summer bike ride, the Greenway could give families time together with...
16/10/2026

Whether it’s the school run, a Saturday walk, or a summer bike ride, the Greenway could give families time together without the stress of traffic.

The Greenway is designed to be inclusive. It’s not just for confident cyclists or keen walkers, but for families, older ...
14/10/2026

The Greenway is designed to be inclusive. It’s not just for confident cyclists or keen walkers, but for families, older residents, wheelchair users, commuters, and visitors alike. A route that feels welcoming to everyone is one that people actually use, and that principle sits at the heart of the project.

Using existing corridors where possible allows the Greenway to fit more naturally into the landscape. This approach redu...
12/10/2026

Using existing corridors where possible allows the Greenway to fit more naturally into the landscape. This approach reduces disruption while making use of routes that already follow natural lines through the area. It also helps ensure the Greenway respects the character of the countryside and the historic canal corridor it follows.

Active travel is often talked about in terms of fitness, but for many people it’s really about independence and choice. ...
09/10/2026

Active travel is often talked about in terms of fitness, but for many people it’s really about independence and choice. A safe, traffic-free route between Wellington and Taunton could make it possible to walk or cycle without feeling pressured by traffic.

That means more freedom for people who don’t want to drive everywhere, and more realistic options for everyday journeys like work, shopping, or visiting friends.

Routes that work well are usually the ones that support everyday needs first. The Grand Western Greenway is not being pl...
23/09/2026

Routes that work well are usually the ones that support everyday needs first. The Grand Western Greenway is not being planned as a destination in its own right, but as a practical connection between places people already travel to regularly. When a route helps people get to work, school, shops, and town centres safely, it naturally becomes part of daily life rather than something only used occasionally or for leisure.

Short journeys often have the biggest impact on quality of life. A safe route between Wellington, Taunton and other loca...
21/09/2026

Short journeys often have the biggest impact on quality of life. A safe route between Wellington, Taunton and other local communities could make walking to town or cycling between nearby places feel manageable again. The Greenway focuses on these everyday trips, recognising that not every journey needs to be long or dramatic to matter.

Good infrastructure quietly supports daily life. When routes feel safe and straightforward, people use them without havi...
18/09/2026

Good infrastructure quietly supports daily life. When routes feel safe and straightforward, people use them without having to think twice. The Greenway is intended to fit naturally into everyday routines, whether that’s walking to meet friends, cycling to work, or simply getting some fresh air without needing to plan around traffic.

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