Ingrave to Thorndon Footpath

Brentwood currently has amongst the lowest cycle use of all the major Essex towns, and our official network of safe cycle routes is almost non-existent. Work is proceeding to address this situation, and one route that is currently lacking is a cycle path between Ingrave and Thorndon Country Park.

To avoid the busy A128 and The Avenue, many cyclists use Footpath 42 that runs from Thorndon Gate to Thorndon Country Park (passing between Thorndon Park Golf Club and Thorndon Hall). This path is narrow in places and becomes very muddy during the wetter months.

To improve the situation for all users and to avoid potential conflict, Cycle Brentwood and others have long been proposing that this footpath is upgraded to a bridleway, that would meet national standards for surfacing and width.

This survey seeks to canvass local residents' views on the proposal, to see if we can find a solution that addresses both their needs and concerns.