Bike Parking & Paths on Course for Upgrade in the Howe
Great news for walkers, cyclists and disabled ramblers in the north Howe of Fife, a path improvement and bike parking project has received funding. North Howe Transition Toun (NHTT) has just been given final funding approval totalling £103,861. Leader Fife and Fife Environment Trust are the major funders, with the Climate Challenge Fund supporting the development phase.
“ We are really pleased with this news. The Group has been working hard over a two year period to create this project and get it funded. Now we can make a difference on the ground. ” said Crispin Hayes member of NHTT Transport Group “With our focus very much on reducing carbon emissions and making it easier to get about the area, we chose the paths due to their potential utility value; they can be used to cycle to work, school, the shops or other public transport nodes.”
The project will create 2500m of path upgraded to an all-abilities standard, together with bike parking facilities at 5 locations in the north of the Howe. The paths will create good quality links for routes from Letham to Cupar, and Collessie to Ladybank. All-abilities paths are suitable for walkers, disabled ramblers, wheelchair & power scooter users and cyclists. Most of the paths for upgrade are already part of the Core Path network.
Bike parking will be put at 5 transport nodes, these are useful places where bikes can be left tidy and secure, and then the cyclist can continue their onward journey by bus or car share. The proposed locations are at Charlottetown (Hall grounds), Collessie (bus shelter), Letham (Hall grounds), Bow of Fife and a further location beside the A92 near Ladybank.
This is the first stage of a long term project and eventually we would like to see a number of convenient off road routes running throughout the north of the Howe. For further information or to follow the project keep an eye on the webiste or get in touch with Louise.
