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The Colliers Way - National Cycle Network Route 24

Dundas Aqueduct, Radstock and Frome

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The Project

This initiative (previously known as the Bath to Frome Shared-Use Path and Rail Project), is part of National Route 24 of the National Cycle Network. It is intended for use by cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. Wherever possible, horse-riders are able to use the route as well. However, the traffic-free sections of the route are generally permissive paths, and their availability to horse-riders depends entirely upon the conditions negotiated by Sustrans with the landowner.

NCN24 runs from Dundas to Southampton and Portsmouth, and from Longleat House it links to Route 25 to Poole and Route 26 to Weymouth. It re-uses surviving lengths of former railway lines, connected by quiet country lanes.

From Dundas to Monkton Combe, the path largely follows the route of the old Hallatrow to Limpley Stoke Branch Line. Between Midford and Radstock it follows the route of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway to provide an off-road traffic-free route wherever possible. At Radstock, the Colliers Way links with the Greenway that enables further traffic-free cycling to Midsomer Norton.

From Radstock to Great Elm, the path follows the route of the old Radstock to Frome Branch Line that was built by the Great Western Railway (GWR). At Great Elm, the path will leave the railway route as the line is operational at this point and carries stone from Whatley Quarry. The end of the off-road section will again be linked to Frome by relatively quiet country lanes.

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Colliers Way Leaflet 

NCN-24 - Onward Toward Great Elm

To download the latest leaflet including a map of the Colliers Way, please click on the Colliers Way Leaflet link below:

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 Traffic-Free Sections So Far...

The following traffic-free lengths of the Colliers Way have been completed, and are open to the public:

  • Dundas Aqueduct to Monkton Combe (1.0 miles)
    • Access for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair-users at Dundas Aqueduct
    • Access for walkers and cyclists near Monkton Combe School
    • Pay and Display parking available at Limpley Stoke Visitor Centre
  • Tucking Mill to Twinhoe Lane (0.5 mile) using Midford Viaduct.
    • It is now possible for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair-users to safely cross the B3110 using the Midford Viaduct
    • NOTE - it is not possible to park your car at Midford
  • Twinhoe Lane to Wellow: (2.1 miles)
    • The first 300 yards has been provided with a final surface
    • Unfortunately the permissive path agreement does not permit horses or dogs to use this section (except guide dogs)
    • There is a free public car park in Wellow
  • Shoscombe to Radstock (1.2 miles)
    • Access for walkers and cyclists at Shoscombe (no parking facilities)
    • Access for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair-users from Waterloo Road, Radstock
    • Free parking available in Waterloo Road Car Park
  • Radstock to Conduit Bridge (3.8 miles)
    • Access for walkers and cyclists from Meadow View (temporary quarry dust surface at Meadow View is unsuitable for wheelchair-users)
    • Please do not park in Meadow View as it is very narrow.  There are free car parks nearby at Church Street and Victoria Hall.
    • Access for walkers via steps from public footpath near Huish House
    • Access for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair-users and horse-riders via ramp, steps and bridle way at Kilmersdon
    • Access for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair-users and horse-riders at Mells Yard, with limited informal parking at side of private road
    • Access for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair-users and horse-riders at Conduit Bridge (Mells)
    • Construction has been carried out by Bath & North East Somerset and Sustrans and has been funded by the South West of England Regional Development Agency, the Countryside Agency, the New Opportunities Fund, Somerset County Council, Mendip District Council, Wyvern Trust and The Department for Transport.
  • Frome
    • At the Frome end of the route, a riverside path following the River Frome has been constructed by Mendip District Council

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A Day Out for the Family

NCN24DogWalkersInfo

Why not take the family out for a family treasure hunt on the Colliers Way? This is an 8 mile route (4 miles there and back) that provides a fun day out for families with children.

To download the Treasure hunt map and questions please use the link on the top right of this page (under the title 'related documents').

To view a text only version follow this link - Treasure hunt text only version

Answers are also available under the related documents title. You won't want to look at these until you have completed the hunt!

If you would prefer a paper of the treasure hunt please email your postal address details to Transportation@bathnes.gov.uk 

Once you have completed the treaure hunt please tell us what you think of the Colliers Way by emailing Transportation@bathnes.gov.uk

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Information for Horse Riders

Equestrian use of the stretch of Colliers Way between Radstock and Great Elm is permitted by landowner (Railway Paths Limited / Sustrans). Equestrian users are also able to use the link at Kilmersdon between the Colliers Way and bridleway. There is no access for equestrian use from Radstock.

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Information for Dog Walkers

The Permissive Path at Twinhoe Farm, between Midford and Wellow, is a nature reserve where you may see roe deer, badgers, nightjar, sparrow hawk, pheasant and other species. In order to conserve the natural interest dogs (whether on a lead or not) are prohibited from access to this section of the path (except guide dogs). Please observe this prohibition to avoid disturbance.

There are numerous public footpaths and bridleways where dogs are permitted from Midford and Wellow indicated on this map (above and on the right). Level and attractive paths follow the Wellow Brook, the Somerset Coal Canal, and the Somerset and Dorset Railway to Tucking Mill.

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Further Information

A family enjoying the route near Kilmersdon

The leaflet describing the route is available from Sustrans and from local outlets close to the Colliers Way.  If you have any difficulty obtaining the leaflet, or if you require further details please phone 01225 394049 or e-mail Transportation@bathnes.gov.uk

Sustrans information line: 0845 113 00 65
Online: www.sustrans.org.uk

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