Two Tunnels to Lyncombe Vale shared use path scheme

Use this page to find out about the proposed improvements to a walking route between Redfield Road and Clapton Road in Midsomer Norton.

What we're proposing to do

The Lyncombe Vale Link aims to provide an improved walking, wheeling and cycling link to the Two Tunnels access between the Two Tunnels Path and Lyncombe Vale, just to the south of Bath City Centre.

The proposed scheme scheme includes the following:

providing a better connection to the Two Tunnels, as well as linking the local community to the circuit
creating a new hard-surface path, three metres in width, replacing the existing narrow footpath.
providing active travel opportunities for a variety of users and reasons, including trips to school, work and for leisure

Two Tunnels and the National Cycling Network

The Two Tunnels Circuit (NCN244) is part of the National Cycling Network of routes for walking, wheeling and cycling. It was one of the largest schemes within the Connect 2 Project, a five-year Sustrans programme, funded with National Lottery money, to improve sustainable connections between 79 UK communities. More than 75% of the Circuit route is traffic-free, and this makes it a central pillar for active travel within the city of Bath.

View the route on a map

*Two Tunnels to Lyncombe Vale shared use path proposals*

Key project aims

Greater connectivity between active travel routes in the south of Bath and national routes
Providing safe, accessible and enjoyable walking, wheeling and cycling routes
Adding walking infrastructure to enable active travel for children
Increasing the safety for those choosing sustainable methods of transport

Why walking and cycling are important

We need to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for a lot more of our journeys. Currently, over a third of car trips across Bath and North East Somerset are less than 5km.
The importance of walking, wheeling, and cycling, or ‘active travel’ as an affordable and accessible mode of transport has become increasingly apparent over recent years.
The benefits of active travel are extensive - from improving air quality to ensuring healthier places and people. By enabling more travel options, we can optimise road space for all.

Active Travel Masterplan

The routes are part of our emerging Active Travel Masterplan, a comprehensive plan that sets out the existing and future network of active travel infrastructure. Consultation took place during summer 2024 and aims to enable walking, cycling, and other forms of active travel, ensuring safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for everyone. It will support all types of journeys, including commuting, education, leisure, and tourism.