Cycle Path Update
The now legendry section of the Route 27 at The Halfway House Inn at Grenofen was started on 7th June 2010, right at the start of our busiest period, thereby killing off our trade for several weeks. The proposed start date in November last year, then April this year went by the board as they hadn't even sent out the tenders. Great planning by our wonderful Council.
Originally scheduled to 2 weeks, then 3, we are now ending the 9th week and it has now evidentally been completed. The dry stone wall protecting the walking cyclists from the car park has collapsed twice already, and the rain water drains are in places above the points where water collects. The water has been diverted off the main road into the porch area causing damage, so we will see what Devon County Council have to say about repairs (please don't send the same lot to do it !!!)
Devon County Council once again probably chose the cheapest tender, and it shows. The fence has more ups and downs than a ride at Alton Towers and the gates the workers built don't open properly as the hinges are wrongly located.
At the moment the Grenofen part of the cycle route stretches a whopping 42 metres alongside the pub. Along this stretch, as users will be passing through the grounds of The Halfway House Inn, it is a stipulation that cyclists dismount and push their bikes. We hope that people will adhere to this request
Still, once the path has been sprayed and chipped we invite everyone to come and celebrate the opening by walking your bikes along the path. Just remember to keep away from the wall just in case in falls over once again. If you would like to attend the opening walk, please e-mail us at
We will keep you informed as to the date of the walk/push once the Council finish the path.
