The Otter Trail
Devon County Council is keen to gauge interest in a multi-use path in this area suitable for wheelers, cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.
A feasibility study carried out in 2014 divided the path from Feniton to Sidmouth into 7 sections. Some of these sections are ‘shovel ready’. Some landowners have also given permission for parts of the route to go ahead.
The Planning Officer stated that the funding goes where the demand is. The Otter Trail is one of 10 routes out for consultation.
If you are interested in giving your opinion on this or require information on the feasibility, please go to www.ottertrail.org
Many thanks for your time.
The website takes you to the following petition:
Pupils at the King’s School, Ottery St. Mary have proposed a new shared cycleway which follows the old railway track starting at Feniton to Ottery St Mary. This will eventually link up with a continuation through Tipton St. John and onto Sidmouth.
If there is enough local support now there is a better chance of this happening than ever before. Ottery St Mary has a good record of Council, school and community co-operation in making things happen. This has been demonstrated by the successful completion of the Coleridge (Sustrans Connect 2) Bridge, which was recently highlighted as a nationwide example of community led development.
To indicate your support for this proposal please ‘sign’ this petition. If you wish to be kept up to date with developments also tick the adjacent opt-in checkbox. Your email address will not be displayed on the site.
This project will need lots more public support if it is to succeed.