Tewkesbury Connections

The Newtown Cycle Link Cycle Track is one of the most heavily used cycle links in Gloucestershire, providing vital links between the Ashchurch, Newtown and Mitton residential developments with wider access to Tewkesbury town centre. This includes amenities at the local supermarket (where the current off road facility ends) and Tewkesbury Primary School. Pedestrians and cyclists use the off road facility on a daily basis demonstrating a strong demand, however the western extent of the facility is poorly served with a lack of continuity into the town centre and the nearby primary school.

The Tewkesbury and Ashchurch areas will experience significant development over the next ten years in accordance with the Joint Core Strategy (JCS), which identifies the need for 8000 new homes. This route will serve the new residents accessing the town centre.

Key points:

• Extending the existing Newtown cycle link further towards Tewkesbury town centre
• Widening the pavement to create a segregated cycle way
• Connecting more of Newtown, Northway and Ashchurch with Tewkesbury C of E Primary School
• Permanent changes will particularly support the re-opening of schools and trips to local businesses
• Upgrading the facility to meet predicted local demand