Second part of St Peter's Valley path opened

Monday 29 May 2017

The second phase of a pedestrian and cycle path is now open in St Peter’s Valley between the duck pond and Le Dimerie.

The path is expected to be completed by Christmas, after a third phase of construction to link the section between the duck pond to Quétivel Mill.

Once completed, the path will provide a safe route through the valley for walking and cycling, starting at Tesson Chapel and finishing at Le Dimerie, near the former Fantastic Tropical Gardens. Some existing paths are being improved and new paths are being created with connections to bus stops and other woodland paths on route. 

It will provide an 'off main road' route from town virtually all the way through to St Mary. 

The 2nd phase of the pedestrian & cycle path in St Peter's Valley was opened by @edwardjnoel today. pic.twitter.com/pPnw5rRgRM

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The project has been described as complex as it passes across land owned by a number of different people and organisations. 

Deputy Eddie Noel, Minister for Infrastructure, said “We have been getting some really positive feedback about this path, and it is already proving quite an asset despite not yet being complete. We now have only one phase to go. Once fully completed this path will open up a central corridor through to the north coast that will be a great route, not just for tourists, but also for locals.”