Former railway line named Britain's favourite path
The Strawberry Line in Somerset has been voted Britain's favorite walking and cycling path by the charity The Ramblers. The route, which follows a disused railway line, was recognized for its accessibility and volunteer-led maintenance.
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It highlights the importance of repurposing industrial infrastructure for public health and community recreation.
An abandoned railway line which volunteers transformed into a much-loved walking and cycling route has been named Britain's favourite path.
The Strawberry Line path which runs through Somerset, was crowned this year's winner by walking charity The Ramblers following a month-long public vote.
The winning path follows the route of a disused Great Western Railway branch line which ran from Witham Junction to Yatton via Shepton Mallet, Wells and Cheddar.
The South West has now won the competition two years in a row, after a stretch of the South West Coast Path between Bude and Westward Ho! took the title in 2025.
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