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Consultation - Midlothian Green Network

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  1. neddie
    Member

    https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/205/planning_policy/536/draft_green_network_supplementary_guidance

    Closes 3 April

    Midlothian Council is pleased to announce the publication of draft Supplementary Guidance which sets out where the Green Network can be improved and extended, particularly in areas where significant new development is planned.

    We want to know what you think about the draft guidance and the plans to improve Midlothian’s Green Network.

    The Green Network includes:

    parks
    woodland
    hedges
    verges
    footpaths
    cycleways
    rivers, ponds and lakes.

    It provides space for people and wildlife, improving the quality of the environment in and around our towns and villages.

    The commitment to produce this Supplementary Guidance was made in the Midlothian Local Development Plan, which was adopted in November 2017.

    The consultation runs until Tuesday 3 April.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  2. Frenchy
    Member

    Can any of the Midlothianites help answer any of the following questions?

    1. Could the Broomieknowe tunnel and Lasswade viaduct be reopened?

    2. What like is the path roughly parallel to, but further north than Wadingburn Road? Could it be upgraded? Would a MUP alongside Waingburn Road be possible/preferable?

    3. What's Abbey Road/Lothian Road between Eskbank and Dalkeith like? Is there a better route between Dalkeith and Eskbank for risk-averse cyclists?

    4. Between Mayfield and Woodburn, is the proposed MUP a better route than simply extending the current path along the B6482?

    5. Mayfield to Newtongrange - there is a network of shared paths in Mayfield, and a suggested shared path to Connection Point 20 at the eastern end of Newtongrange, but there doesn't seem to be a great way of getting between the two. An orange path through Bryanswood is marked on the map, but doesn't look suitable for cycling, is this right? Could the path be upgraded?

    6. How are the paths (orange lines) around Gore Glen primary and Whitehouse Way? Cycleable?

    7. Are extra connections at Gowkley Moss roundabout needed, particularly on the west side? Would a MUP along Penicuik Road be worthwhile, or are the existing proposals sufficient?

    8. Any suggestions/desire for a path to access the Pentlands from Easter Bush?

    9. How are the paths through Bilston Wood, between the A701 and the north end of the Bilston Glen aquaduct? Suitable for cycling?

    10. Is there a safe route from Penicuik to Easter Bush? The Penicuik/Auchendinny map in the consultation shows that there is a core path (purple line) crossing the Glencorse burn north west of Milton cottages, but I can't see this on any other map, and have no idea if it's suitable for cycling.

    11. Does anyone know how well the bike lanes on Edinburgh Road on the north side of Penicuik work? They are fairly wide, but I've only ever cycled that road at 3am, so haven't a clue how the road is during the day.

    12. Is the orange line connecting NCN196 from Penicuik to the dashed white/orange line which goes past AHs4 suitable for cycling? Could it be?

    Posted 6 years ago #

  3. cb
    Member

    Re. 10.
    Pretty sure that purple line must be a mistake. Maybe it's in the plan as a future route but I don't think there is a way through today. Would love to be proved wrong (5 years since i last walked round the Bush perimeter now I think about it).
    There is of course a connecting path further north...
    https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3224133
    ...But not great for bikes (although it is marked for upgrade)

    Re. 8.
    Link path mentioned above is a reasonable start point for getting to Flotterstone via track past the new water works. There is also a path on the south side of the Glencorse Burn through the woods (see OSM) but I don't recall that it goes further than about half way.

    Re. 12.
    Never visited but from satellite view have my doubts that this is even there on the ground (at least on the steep northern half)

    Posted 6 years ago #

  4. Lezzles
    Member

    2. I think this is just a muddy path at the moment.

    3. Eskbank to Dalkeith you could go down Park Road which dead-ends in Kings Park. Personally I say if you're best going down Eskbank Road. Abbey Road is horrid with lots of golfers driving like prats

    6. Need to check this out. My sister lives in Gorebridge and a lot has changed since the railway came in and they built Gore Glen Primary. Think its tarmac but with lots of glass and dog poo

    7. Gowkley Moss is ok now they've added the bike connections. Only issue I have is I have to cross the traffic to get onto it. This morning wasn't fun as a taxi decided to close pass me. In future there could be a lot of people cycling this was if the high school is built in the Bush Estate. Also large volume of people live in Rosewell/Bonnyrigg/Roslin and work in the Bush Estate.

    8. I'd say the bigger demand is for a path from Hillend to Bush Estate. Large volume of commuters using A703 which could have the footpath upgraded to a shared use cycle path. It is possible to connect along a farm track from Bush Estate to Boghall farm near Flotterstone already though few use it.

    9. Paths far too narrow for bikes. Heavily used by runners and dog walkers. Limited appetite to extend these to bikes because of issues with dirt bikes from Loanhead.

    10. Wholly unaware of this route. They've made the footpath from Milton Bridge to Bush a shared use path which is getting good use. Road from Penicuik has a 'cycle lane' painted on it but its far too narrow and encourages cars and buses to pass too closely.

    11. They're quite narrow with lots of drain covers. Horrid drivers in Penicuik makes them very unpleasant in my experience.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  5. Frenchy
    Member

    Thanks both, incredibly useful!

    On point 10 - this path is described in the council's core path list as "Footway into Bush Estate Path Network that connects to
    Penicuik and forms links to Pentland Hills." so it could be not much more than a desire line.

    A nosy around on Google Street View suggests you need to go through some gates with "PRIVATE" signs to get there as well.

    They've made the footpath from Milton Bridge to Bush a shared use path which is getting good use.

    Along the A701 to Gowkley Moss?

    Posted 6 years ago #

  6. Lezzles
    Member

    They've made the footpath from Milton Bridge to Bush a shared use path which is getting good use.

    Along the A701 to Gowkley Moss?

    Yes that's right. Starts just outside the golf club and runs up to Gowkley Moss. I've emailed asking whether it can be extended up the A703 to the entrance to Midlothian Innovation Centre but not had a reply.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  7. amir
    Member

    2 - Yes, Park Road - but very bumpy. I have cycled slowly through the park as well when with my OH. If coming from the station, you can nip through Ancrum Road (also bumpy but avoids the nightmarish Eskbank Toll). NCN 1 between Newbattle Road and Newmills Road is not recommended.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  8. Frenchy
    Member

    NCN 1 between Newbattle Road and Newmills Road is not recommended.

    Went along it yesterday. That barrier needs to go. The gate at St David's Avenue as well.

    Posted 6 years ago #

  9. amir
    Member

    It can be hazardous in places due to leaf litter or ice. There's a high chance of broken glass in the park. It's really better designed as a path than a cycle path. Especially given that NCN 1 is a long distance path

    Posted 6 years ago #

  10. neddie
    Member

    Closes today.

    Get your responses in

    Posted 6 years ago #

  11. gembo
    Member

    real or fake consultation?

    Posted 6 years ago #

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