River Dee Path: Accessibility Criticized Despite £1M Revamp

0:00On April 21st, over 1 million pounds got dropped to revamp a two-mile bridal path along the River D, linking Corwin and Sinwood in Dimbeakshire. But folks say it's still blocking out wheelchair users and bikers. The project kicked off in 2024, pulling from a 3.8 million pound UK government pod for active travel routes to boost, walking and cycling. They laid fresh tarmac, but at Sinwood, you got to tackle 15 stone steps to hit the path. And at Corwin, fences and climbable styles block the way. On Private Land. wheelchair user Morgan Jones is fired up, calling it a second-class deal for disabled folks in 2026, while cycling UK's Ross Adams says, the whole effort feels pointless without full access. Locals like Corwin's Dave and Morris echo that, pushing for gates that led horses, bikes and wheelchairs roll through this riverside gym. Cowlorevs know phase 1 rap with step tweaks and that new surface, and they've locked in cash for a ramp at Sinwood by spring 20.

1:0327. They're also hashing out fixes for the Corwin end with landowners. Word is, patience from residents has kept things smooth so far, but until those barriers drop, this path's promise hangs in the balance, reminding us. Accessibility ain't just a checkmark, it's got to work for everybody.