{"id":69002,"date":"2026-03-04T15:06:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=69002"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:50:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:50:32","slug":"plans-set-new-exeter-cranbrook-walking-cycling-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/plans-set-new-exeter-cranbrook-walking-cycling-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans set out for new Exeter to Cranbrook walking and cycling route"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A new report from Devon County Council sets out proposals to complete a new off\u2011road walking, wheeling and cycling route between Exeter and Cranbrook.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report, to go before our Cabinet next week, asks councillors to consider approving the construction of the Mosshayne to Cranbrook section of the Exeter to Cranbrook cycle route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section would complete a missing link between Exeter and Cranbrook, providing a safer and more attractive route away from busy roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If approved, the route would run through green space between the Mosshayne and Tithebarn development area and Cranbrook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would link into existing and planned paths, including routes through Clyst Meadows Country Park, Exeter\u2019s strategic cycle network, Cranbrook town centre and Cranbrook railway station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposed route would be suitable for people of all ages and abilities, including families, less confident cyclists and people using mobility aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is intended to support everyday journeys such as commuting, education and leisure, as well as improving access to green space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If given the green light, the scheme would deliver around one kilometre of new shared\u2011use path, including a new bridge over the River Clyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some land would need to be acquired to deliver the route, with negotiations ongoing and compulsory purchase powers available if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The estimated cost of the scheme is \u00a34.2 million, funded through a combination of national investment from Active Travel England, developer contributions, and Community Infrastructure Levy funding secured by East Devon District Council, with delivery led by the County Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction would be phased and could be completed by March 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_acf-block-69ab05d512525\" class=\"councillor-quote align-right dcc grid-x\">\r\n\t<blockquote class=\"councillor-quote-blockquote medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n                    <div class=\"councillor-quote-title\"><p>Councillor Jacqi Hodgson, the council\u2019s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity, said:<\/p><\/div>\r\n        \t\t<div class=\"councillor-quote-text\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\u201cThis report sets out proposals for completing an important walking and cycling link between Exeter and Cranbrook.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\u201cAny decision will be for Cabinet to make, but the aim is to improve safety, connectivity and travel choices for local people, while supporting healthier and more sustainable journeys.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\u201cEvery new stretch of Active Travel Route makes a vital contribution to addressing climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels for travel.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n        <div class=\"councillor-quote-aside medium-auto small-12 cell\">\r\n\t<figure class=\"councillor-quote-image grid-x\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"small-6 cell medium-12\" src=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/UserData\/8\/2\/1\/Info00001128\/bigpic.jpg\" alt=\"Councillor Jacqi Hodgson\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\r\n        <figcaption class=\"councillor-quote-description small-6 cell medium-12\" >\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=1128\" rel=\"noopener\">Councillor Jacqi Hodgson, Leader of the Green and Independent Group and Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Bio-diversity<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p>The council\u2019s Cabinet will consider the report at its meeting on Wednesday 11 March 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":69003,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[986],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-roads-and-transport"],"acf":[],"featured_image":{"ID":69003,"title":"Resizing pics for News Centre (26)","alt":"A cyclist on their bike on a cycle 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