News - South & West
DE A GORLLEWIN CYMRU/SOUTH AND WEST WALES area covering Pembrokshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, South Wales Valleys, Cardiff and the Vale, Monmouthshire and the Brecon Beacons.
Route Closures and Diversions General News
Chepstow - Wye Valley Railway Path
Following the refusal of planning permission by Forest of Dean Council, we had hoped to re-submit an abbreviated planning application for the bridge over the Wye at Tintern on its own to match the joint application which was already with Monmouthshire on the Welsh side of the border. Sadly Forest of Dean and Monmouthshire require that there is a joint application for the entire Chepstow to Tintern and Brockweir route, and we have no option but to withdraw the application with Monmouthshire.
The planning process to date has revealed a high level of support for this route, and we regret having to disappoint supporters. The positive news is that Network Rail will release additional land which means we can carry the route on the old railway across the A48 at Tidenham and make a much better direct link to Sedbury, Chepstow.
We will now undertake another round of consultation with the local communities and planning authorities and will be initiating this as soon as possible.
Cwm Rhymni / Rhymney Valley
What are you waiting for....
- Short guided walks and cycle rides in the Rhymni Valley
- We go at your pace and provide plenty of refreshments
- Groups welcome
- Bring your own bike or borrow one of ours
Fancy it? Call 01685 846003 or 07917 730843. Alternatively, email: activerhymney@sustrans.org.uk
Further info at www.activetravelcymru.org.uk
Wheelrights' Gower Cycling Festival
Wheelrights, the Swansea cycle campaign group are organising a cycling festival on Gower in September 2010. They will be looking for volunteer stewards and ride leaders. You can keep up to date by visiting the Wheelrights website.