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Crieff Community Trust  acquired the former railway line that runs through Turretbank Wood, a property now managed by CCT on behalf of the community. The Trust plans to construct an all-abilities path from Lady Mary’s Walk (LMW), starting just beyond the wooden bridge over the disused railway cutting. This new link path will follow the railway cutting before descending the side of the disused rail embankment via a new ramp.

This project will deliver an Active Travel link which will provide an all abilities off road path linking the Oakbank Community with the town centre via MacRosty Park.

The new path will also offer safe and accessible off-road access to Lady Mary’s Walk and the surrounding path network. It will be designed to accommodate a wide range of users, including walkers, wheelchair users, cyclists, those with buggies, mobility scooter users, and even horses.

In the future, this enhanced route could serve as a crucial link in a larger, aspirational project aimed at creating a long-distance active travel route that connects the communities of Crieff and Comrie. This long-distance route has been identified as an important goal by Perth and Kinross Council and is being pursued separately. It will also form part of the Pilgrim’s Way, a long-distance trail of cultural and historical significance.

The new link path will bypass a challenging section of the existing LMW, which includes a steep ramp and sections along the River Earn that are prone to flooding and significant erosion. This improvement will greatly enhance accessibility across the area, bolster the importance of LMW, and increase the path’s resilience for future generations.

Detailed designs for the project have already been completed, costed, and have received planning permission. To secure the necessary grant funding for construction, it is essential to demonstrate that the Crieff community supports the new path’s construction and would utilize it effectively.

We would be very grateful therefore if you would complete this short questionnaire.