This report sets out the engineering works and land ownership
agreements required to complete a traffic-free walking/cycling
route between Queensbury and Cullingworth, following as closely
as possible and practicable the line of the former Great Northern
Railway and incorporating horseriding links to the local bridleway
and by-way network.
In addition the report shows how this route might be integrated
into the National Cycle Network and the additional benefits that
would accrue.
The report outlines the estimated costs of the scheme, possible
sources of funding, plus a proposed action programme.
It has been commissioned by The Great Northern Railway Trail
Forum whose membership includes individuals and representatives
of:
Sustrans, British Horse Society, Bradford Cycling Action Group,
City of Bradford MD Council, Bradford Urban Wildlife Group, Rail
Property Ltd, Ramblers Association, Countryside Agency, Standing
Conference of South Pennine Authorities.
Landowners have been contacted by Sustrans and informed of this
study. There has been no public consultation by Sustrans, however,
as it was felt more appropriate to establish the general feasibility
of the project in the first instance. It is hoped that this document
will now help to inform the general public and elected members.
With the support of local communities we believe this project
can be achieved.
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