Comment by Nicky

November 14, 2008 @ 11:59 am

I am all for people keeping fit and cycling and am happy for the cycle path. My main concern is that a few adult cyclists at the moment use the existing path to speed up to 25 miles an hour and they are a menace, what measure will be brought in to protect children, adults and dog walkers from being injured by the minority of nutty cyclists? I would be really happy for the cyclists to have a dedicated path of their own.

Comment by LES BRENNAN F.O.R.L

November 14, 2008 @ 8:02 pm

THE WOODS AND LIDO AREAS ARE ONES OF RELATIVE TRANQUILITY WHICH ARE USED FOR SUCH LEISURELY PURSUITS SUCH AS WALKING,OBSERVING THE WILD LIFE AND NATURE,CHILDREN RUNNING FREE,DOG WALKING,ETC. THE LAST THING THIS ENVIRONMENT NEEDS IS YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS RIDING MOUNTAIN BIKES ETC AT HIGH SPEEDS DOWN THE PATHWAYS.IT IS NO GOOD SAYING THAT CYCLE SPEEDS WILL BE CONTROLLED BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW THAT THEY WON’T BE. KEEP BICYCLES ON THE ROADS WHERE THEY BELONG

Comment by Phil Stovell

November 15, 2008 @ 12:46 pm

If a cycle path is essential then option 2 offers by far the most sensible route by to a large extent separating cyclists from pedestrians.
Furthermore, by generally following higher ground it is less likely to become a quagmire during the winter months.
To even consider siting a cycle path through the Lido makes no sense at all. The existing footpath round the Lido is already VERY well used by walkers and children especially at weekends and during holidays and to introduce many more cyclists to even part of it would be to invite accidents.

Comment by Linda

November 15, 2008 @ 1:02 pm

Option 2 would make much more sense - why disturb the tranquility and nature around the Lido when there is a viable alternative route close by?

Comment by Lindsey

November 19, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

I am against either of the options. I understood that this was a consultation process and a third option should have been added 3. No cycle path. By giving 2 options I believe people are being lulled into thinking one or the other will happen - at this stage it is not the case.
Any cycle path will be to the serious detriment of the Lido, users and environs - not to mention the devastating effect on the Wood ‘line’.
To put Option 1 as covering 3 sides of the Nature Reserve would risk injury and death to the wildlife, fauna & flora - we should be fighting to preserve it’s status as a peaceful and safe haven.
I only witnessed the other day one cyclist speeding along the path behind Willow Lawn and straight into the path of a pram. Any path would encourage scooters/mopeds - something which the Park Rangers cannot cope with at this stage.
Are the Cows in Poors Field going to be moved so that cyclist racing along will not distress or injure them?
I hope that FORL will strongly oppose either option.

Comment by David Munroe

November 20, 2008 @ 12:04 am

Issue: Route Alignment 1a, discusses running the Path along the side of the railway fence. This is the ONLY place inside the area of the Lido where I have seen grass snakes this year. Great consideration of the National Nature Reserve, or not? Where the present grass path joins back to the tarmac, on the corner of the railway line, is already a dangerous place for walkers and dogs if cyclists are proceeding along the footpath.
Does this mean LBH will stop having cattle on the Common/Poors Field, Apr-Oct? They cannot keep the cattle safe with such an increase of through-travel numbers, many of whom will have no grasp of how to act around large, heavy, easily frightened animals.
I notice that crushed limestone is mentioned for a surface material, part of the plan to restrict, still further, the horses? Lime is taken up through the hoof of a horse, especially in wet conditions.
I notice that the right turn, across Bury Street/Duckshill Road, into Reservoir Road, is NOT an issue. Has ANYONE monitored the speed, and volume, of traffic along here?
“Create an earth embankment”, “create a tunnel”, “automatic barriers” for “a level crossing”? Who are these people? Have they spent any length of time at the Lido?
Issue: Bridleway, by Haste Hill Station, this photo is well out of date. Horses are already kept from the footpath by a lovely wooden fence, paid for by LBH council tax.

Comment by Mark

November 20, 2008 @ 9:07 am

I’m not a cyclist. I’ve got a bike in the garage but it hasn’t seen the light of day for 5 years and the tyres are truly flat.

However in principle a national grid of paths enabling cyclists to travel the length and breadth of the British Isles does sound like a great idea. Looking at the current map a lot of routes are on roads but in an ideal world bikes and cars should be separated.

As a dog walker and frequent user of the Lido I’m in favour of keeping it a tranquil place but I feel a bit churlish arguing against the cycle path because open spaces have to be used where possible to minimise the amount of main road sharing for the cycle route.

Provided it’s built tastefully, which the proposal seems to suggest, I’m ok with it.

Comment by Vicky BROWNLEE

November 20, 2008 @ 12:43 pm

I have read the comments left on the site, and discussed the cycle path with a number of our members and the committee the overwhelming opinion is against the path in principal. However if it is going ahead that option 2 is better than option 1. I will pass on our concerns to the council and update you with there response.

Comment by Janet Saville

November 25, 2008 @ 7:28 pm

I have recently moved near to the Lido in Reservoir Road, and love the peace and tranquility when walking round the Lido, and strongly oppose the decision to build a Cycle Path along side the Railway which is used by Children and Adults alike, people walking around the Lake, this would be very dangerous and would upset the wild life, I thought the Lido and Woods were National Nature Reserves, and could not be built on. I am against the other route, there are many Birds Butterflys, and flora which would be destroyed, I moved here because I wanted some peace in my later years and would hate to see the Lido and Woods spoiled, also my Daughter has lost her hearing in one ear,and runs round the Lido, if the cylists wander off the paths she would not hear them, there are many elderly and disabled people in wheel chairs who walk round the lake with there dogs, they would be in danger.

Comment by Mark

November 25, 2008 @ 8:18 pm

Comments closed because the feedback date has now passed.