This section is very welcome, in particular the continuing commitment to safeguard the old railway route from the Strawberry Line to Blagdon for multi-use. Much of this route is clear and significant sections could be opened fairly easily. It is supported by Blagdon Parish Council and local people have undertaken an initial survey of the whole route which has been made available to the Council. Its development would not only provide safe routes but would also significantly support the local ec

To include routes as per 'A map for cyclists' Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare published by NSC 2012. To include any sections of railway that are not used for Portishead Rail/stations (if options 1 and 2 not used). Appropriate connections made with routes from Lock Gates, Portishead to Bower Ashton, Bristol.

To preserve and enhance footpath and cycleway from Clevedon to Royal Portbury Dock, including Coastal and Sea Wall.

The AONB Unit welcomes the intentions of the following policies set out in the draft document.