New Malling Path Coming Soon!

Good news!  Construction will start shortly on a new all-weather path across Malling Recreation Ground for cyclists and walkers, linking the riverside path and Wiley's Bridge with routes into Malling and on to Ringmer.

The new shared-use surfaced path will be along the route of an often muddy "desire line" already used by cyclists, and also involves the widening of part of the existing surfaced path so that walkers and cyclists can safely share it. There will also be improvements to the signage in the area, clarifying which paths may be used by cyclists.

The project has been in the pipeline for several years; it was devised by Cycle Lewes working in collaboration with local councillors, with funding from a Community Interest Levy (CIL) grant from South Downs National Park Authority, Lewes Town Council, the SDNPA Community Pitch Fund, and generous donations from Cycle Lewes members. 

Malling Rec. belongs to Lewes District Council, and the Council have agreed to take responsibility for the path’s construction using their expertise, and will be responsible for its maintenance.

Work on the path is expected to start on 1st June and to take up to four weeks.