Date published: 2025-07-18 | Category: Delivering for local residents, Roads, travel and transport, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency
Construction of a new active travel route in southern Bath begins next week, marking a major milestone in the development of safer, greener and more connected routes in the city.
The Scholars’ Way project is designed to connect educational institutions and residential areas across the south of Bath. The scheme will make walking, wheeling, and cycling safer and more accessible, offering a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to car travel.
The western section of the route will link Combe Down to St Martin’s Garden Primary School via Mulberry Park, featuring off-road paths, upgraded crossings, and improved pedestrian and cycling facilities. This work is part of the council’s wider Active Travel Masterplan, which supports our aims to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and promote healthier lifestyles.
Work on the western section of Scholars’ Way, will begin on 21 July 2025, starting with the installation of a new zebra crossing and bus shelters near to Ralph Allen School.
Cllr Lucy Hodge, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Delivery, said: “Scholars’ Way is a vital step in making active travel the natural choice for short journeys in Bath. By creating safer, more direct routes for walking, wheeling and cycling, we’re helping families, students and commuters travel more sustainably.”
To minimise disruption, especially around schools, the Council has scheduled key works during the summer holidays.
Stay Informed
Residents and road users can stay up to date with the project’s progress and provide feedback by:
- Signing up to the Scholars’ Way mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/60fb83bf2982/scholarsway
- Subscribing to the Council’s E-connect newsletter: https://newsroom.bathnes.gov.uk/council-newsletter
- Visiting the Scholars’ Way page at https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/scholars-way.
To stay informed on the latest transport developments across Bath & North East Somerset, including Scholars’ Way, check out our interactive Transport Action Map: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/transport-action-map.
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is responsible for distributing the UK Government’s CRSTS funds to viable schemes in the region. Its members, including the West of England Mayor and leaders from the Mayoral Combined Authority’s three constituent councils: Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council.