The Grand Western Greenway Association is endeavouring to create an unbroken link for pedestrians and cyclists between Taunton and Wellington, closely following the route of the former Grand Western Canal and providing a safe alternative to the often congested A38. He said: "Your greenway won't get built all at once and will need input from landowners, councils and volunteers, but it will happen." Like the Strawberry Line, the Grand Western Greenway will be a permissive path, with landowners providing long-term leases for the route to cross their land. The proposed route of the Grand Western Greenway between Taunton and Wellington (Image: Grand Western Greenway)He said: "Country pubs are having a hard time at the moment, and all the evidence shows that having a primary leisure route passing nearby can give business a huge boost." Taunton and Wellington MP Gideon Amos at the Grand Western Greenway meeting in Wellington (Image: Keith Wheatley)He said: "We have some funding for feasibility and technical studies that must be done first but I think we could hope for early stage work in 2028."

Source: Express January 30, 2026 15:25 UTC