A new shared use path for cyclists and pedestrians between Bow Street and IBERS at Plas Gogerddan has been completed.

The path was built by Ceredigion County Council, with support from the Welsh Government’s Local Transport Fund.

It provides a traffic-free link between Bow Street and Penrhyncoch, along with the new Innovation and Enterprise campus being developed by Aberystwyth University at Plas Gogerddan, and the scheme will offer a link to the Bow Street Passenger Transport Interchange once it is open.

Residents also have better access to the woodland paths at Gogerddan and Pwll Crwn.

The council has worked in partnership with Aberystwyth University to implement the scheme. This partnership will continue as further plans are being developed for Phase 2, which is to extend the path between Plas Gogerddan and Penrhyncoch.

The project has developed many environmental benefits. A new otter ledge has been fitted under the road bridge to protect them, a natural wildlife habitat area has been created, and trees and a new hedge have been planted to provide a greater diversity of native species.

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