Schemes

The River Wye and the railway both serve as effective barriers to walking and cycling, especially to the south east of Hereford towards the industrial area at Rotherwas and the Agricultural College at Holme Lacy. This scheme will make use of the existing sewer treatment works bridge, owned by Welsh Water, to make the vital crossing of the River Wye.   

Discussions with local residents who live near to the proposed new route and those that own land over which it passes, are at an early stage. 

May 2010 Herefordshire Council has unveiled the new route for its greenway scheme which will link Hampton Park with Rotherwas and beyond, including a new bridge over the River Wye for pedestrians and cyclists. Funding for the greenway and new bridge will come from Sustrans, Herefordshire Council and additional funds received after the county was selected by the government as a New Growth Point.
Views of residents are now being sought about the new route for the greenway which will provide an easy and convenient route for cyclists and pedestrians wanting to go between Rotherwas and Hampton Park without having to go through the city centre.
Area Manager for Sustrans, Henry Harbord, said “this new route is a very exciting development for the scheme, and we look forward to liaising with local residents and the wider community as the plans develop.”

How will the local community benefit?

Comments from the pledges: 

"We see the Rotherwas river Wye crossing proposal as an important facility that will encourage more sustainable transport options in Hereford. Only when the infrastructure enables walking and cycling to take place in a safe and pleasurable manner will people choose a more healthy and environmentally friendly way to get around. This applies to commuters, schools and colleges, and tourists alike. In the face of climate change and impending peak oil, joined up cycle paths and safe walking routes should be an absolute priority."

By The Bulmer Foundation. An independent registered charity seeking to enable and demonstrate sustainable development in Herefordshire.

"This is a really good idea. Living in this area I do feel isolated. My parents live directly opposite me on the other side of the river but I have to travel 4 miles around the city where as they only live 1 mile away as the crow flies."

"I would like to see better routes for cyclists all over Hereford and definately pledge my support for this project over the Wye at Rotherwas."

"A necessary link to connect a large area of housing in the north and east of Hereford to the major employment area south of the river Wye. Also access to open countryside and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty."

"I wholeheartedly support this project and the expansion of Sustrans into Herefordshire. With the Council recently voting to build a new access road into Rotherwas, and ignoring cyclists, this should help provide a safe access from north of the river to the existing and new businesses there as well as linking with the countryside beyond Rotherwas."