Downs Link
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Horseriding, Running |
The Downs Link is a 36.7 miles (59.1 km) path and
This is part of the National Cycle Network as National Route 223.
History
For much of its route, the Downs Link follows the course of two dismantled railways - the
In 1984, the local authorities working together with other authorities and the
Status
The Downs Link is not a
Former missing sections
Christ's Hospital to Slinfold
For many years, the route of the Link near Horsham deviated from the original railway alignment between Slinfold and Christ's Hospital stations, where a section of the old line had been sold to an adjacent landowner. Attempts to establish a right of way across this section were resisted by the owner,[3] resulting in the re-routing of the Link via Mill Lane, Itchingfield.[4] The "Missing Link" campaign began in 1999 to create a green corridor as a safer alternative to the hazardous stretch of road.[4]
In 2011,
Others
Another missing section in the Downs Link was filled in April 2007 with the granting of a new right of way from Baystone Bridge, along the route of the old railway line, to a point near Christ's Hospital station.[8]
During the winter of 2019/2020, an improved alignment was created in Southwater to the west of Worthing Road as part of the construction of the Broadacres housing estate. The works involved a better delineation of the Link combined with improved drainage, landscaping and surfacing improvements.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Waverley Borough Council (June 2004). "Downs Link Management Plan". Archived from the original on 26 October 2009. Retrieved 3 January 2008.
- ^ The Times, "'Industry should copy example of the trail-setters'; Councils capture conservation awards", 8 October 1985.
- ^ West Sussex County Council (23 February 2009). "Rights Of Way Committee: Itchingfield: Proposal to enter into a Public Path Creation Order" (PDF). Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ a b Turner, Emily (21 February 2020). "Shippam's Paste owner's relatives invited to opening of new Downs Link path". Chichester Observer. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ a b Lock, Rose (19 September 2020). "Missing section of the Downs Link restored with help from Christ's Hospital School". The Argus. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "'Missing' Section of Downs Link Restored". The District Post. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Dixon-French, Sam (12 March 2020). "'Missing link' of Horsham bridleway set to open". West Sussex County Times. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Planning Inspectorate (4 May 2007). "Order Decision" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 September 2008. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ Berkeley Strategic Land (31 March 2014). "Land W est of Southwater - Environmental Statement" (PDF). para. 5.7.47. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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