The Council has made an order to turn the footpath from Combe Down to Claverton Down into a restricted byway. This means that it could be used by cyclists legally and would be brought up to standard accordingly.

The route would not be subject to any limitations, but it is antipated that pillars/bollards would be installed for public safety at the Combe Down entrance and at a position near to the house named Natelliam. If no objections are received by 9 August 2012, the Council will be able to confirm the order. To participate in the consultation please write to Environmental Services at Riverside, Temple Street, Keynsham BS31 1LA.  An earlier informal consultation in December last year was largely well recieved.

This is a welcome next stage in the improvements for this important route between Claverton Down and Combe Down. A safe and legal cycle path here will be of use to Bathwick pupils at Ralph Allen school and University students cycling from Combe Down.