A government Planning Inspector has agreed that the muddy path from Claverton Down to Combe Down can be used as a cycle path.

“This is great news,” said Cllr David Martin. “This decision means that the council can improve the path to make it a safe and convenient shared route.” The Inspector mentioned the petition collected by Bathwick’s Liberal Democrat councillors, signed by 91 local residents, in her judgement.

There need to be adjustments to gates and end points to make the route safe, and a new surface to stop the mud. Nicholas Coombes and David Martin will be fighting for council funding to get this work done swiftly.