On 20th May, eight CTC Portsmouth volunteers worked with a Hampshire County Council officer to minimise flooding and mud on Park Lane Bridleway.
All posts by Mike Ashton
Staunton Country Park update
Here's an update on progress at Staunton Country Park provided by Hampshire County Council:
If you fancy getting active this summer and exploring the great outdoors, why not try out the new Green Grade mountain bike trail at Staunton Country Park. The 7km trail, suitable for beginners or novice cyclists, begins at Staunton Country Park and includes part of Havant Thicket (land managed by the Forestry Commission).
New map boards, showing the entire route, are now in place around the Park and paper copies will soon be available free of charge from the Staunton Visitor Centre.
Upgrades to the three existing walking trails have also been made, making it even easier for people to get out and enjoy the countryside!
Sheet level crossing
On local TV news on 23rd June there was an item about Network Rail’s intent to hold a “referendum” of local residents. Reportedly, they are to be asked to choose between the level crossing being replaced by a footbridge (no mention of cycling), and the level crossing being closed with no replacement at all; NR would use the result of the referendum as input to discussions with local government.
Parents of children at the adjacent primary school are objecting to the retention of the present half barrier crossing.
If cyclists views are to be considered it would be wise to obtain the views of cyclists living in the Petersfield area.
Butser Cutting update
Raymond Brown Construction Ltd is building Sections 1, 3, 4 and 5. Since Tuesday 5th May it has been setting up the site offices and mobilising materials ready for main works to start today (11th May).
Butser cutting cycle route
Click here for the Hampshire Highways report on the Butser cutting cycle route.
QE and Staunton Country Park surveys
Hampshire County Council is conducting a survey of the views of visitors to their country parks. This is an opportunity for us to express likes and dislikes of aspects of the parks.
There are two - very similar surveys:
Havant Thicket path improvement
The attached Portsmouth Water Company newsletter touches on 2 or 3 cycling issues I have made in magazine items over the last year. In particular PWC have made improvements to the east and west sections of the cycle route around the proposed reservoir site.
Consultation on proposed cycle routes at Longmoor
You may be interested in responding to a consultation for cyclists displayed on the East Hampshire District Council web site at http://www.easthampshire.org/2014/04/mod-and-shipwrights-way-partnership-working-together-provide-for-cyclists-longmoor/