The footpath at the southwest corner of Thrupp Lake was muddy and impassable due to a wet winter.
A 250-meter section of the footpath has now been upgraded by the Radley Lakes Trust. Vegetation was cleared along the route by volunteers. Path sides were installed and filled with fine gravel by a contractor. The path is now being used, and the gravel is starting to settle.
On a wet day like today, the contrast between the muddy paths around and the new path is striking.
Volunteers will install a new gate and fence at the entrance off the cycleway from Abingdon.
A great path, a very good improvement. My only issue is if you have a buggy or similar you get stuck in the gravel. Bit far better than mud !
There was a sign asking you not to use it because it wasn’t finished yet, but there was no alternative. Are they going to tarmac it over?