Nailsworth Cycle Track

If you have a disused railway line, this is the best thing that could have been done with it. The Nailsworth to Stonehouse Railway in Gloucestershire was finally closed in 1966 having not carried passengers since the 1940's. It laid unused and overgrown for years until someone decided to make it into a wonderful cycle and walking path.

Hundreds of volunteers worked tirelessly on the 5 mile track which today is used and appreciated by thousands of people. This photograph show the starting point of the path that travels through two of the Stroud Valleys, a very beautiful place to roam or cycle, also missing the dangers of the main roads..

Best viewed with the magnify button above the pic.

[Judith]

Lovely

[Pat Coyle]

Great photo, would be nice to see the same shot in the autumn.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@daisyjuds Thanks Judith, it's a beautiful place.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@patcoyle Thanks Pat, will do just that and Winter.

[Graham Thresher]

A stunning capture enhanced by viewing large. Fav

[Claire]

Fabulous view; something similar has been done here for one of our disused railways, I walk it with my friend and her dog, such a great use of them

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@thresheg Thanks Graham, glad you like it.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@claireuk Thanks Claire, I used this path in the 80's to go to work by bike, so much safer that the main roads.

[Connie]

What a great place for a walk. Love how the trees shade the pathway. Beautiful picture, Heather!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@connie865 Thanks Connie, it's a lovely area.

[Glenn Mostert]

Lucky lady Heather! It is always so green!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@gmost Thanks Glenn, maybe not in Winter, I'll see then.