Yeovil’s walking route to the Country Park will be enhanced for better access and safety, benefiting both locals and visitors.
Yeovil: Exciting news for those who love the outdoors! The walking route to Yeovil Country Park is getting a makeover. This upgrade is part of a bigger plan to improve access to the town’s green spaces.
So, here’s the scoop. Yeovil Pen Mill railway station is right near the park, making it super easy for train passengers to hop off and enjoy nature. The council is working on several projects to make walking and cycling safer and more enjoyable. They want to connect the town better, especially for folks living nearby.
They’re also focusing on fixing up the route to the award-winning country park. This means tackling flooding issues and sprucing things up to make it more inviting for visitors. Sounds great, right?
For those who take the train, Yeovil Pen Mill is on the Bristol to Weymouth line. It sees over 166,000 passengers a year! If you want to get to the park, you’ll cross the A30 and can choose between a steep hill or a flatter path. The easier route follows an old railway line, which is pretty cool.
This path runs along the River Yeo and connects to the Yeo Leisure Park, where you can catch a movie or bowl. Once you’re in the park, there are loads of trails to explore, plus a café for a nice drink or a swim at the leisure center.
While most of the path is in good shape, some spots need a little TLC. Tree roots are pushing through, and some areas are prone to flooding. The council is using £1.2 million from the government to fix these ‘missing links’ in the cycling network.
They’re also planning to improve the access points into the park. Although they haven’t set a date for when all this will happen, it’s definitely on their radar.
In the coming months, they’ll be working on better links from Lyde Road to the town center and the park. This is all part of a bigger vision to make Yeovil a more connected and green-friendly place.
Councillor Richard Wilkins mentioned that the goal is to create a sustainable town that’s fit for the 21st century. Sounds like a plan!
