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Consultation on National Cycle Route 6, December 2008

The London Borough of Hillingdon is preparing a Walking and Cycling Green CRISP (Cycle Route Implementation and Stakeholder Plan) between Field End Road and Eastbury Road, via Ruislip Lido, as part of the National Cycle Route 6.

The consultation sought views on the section of route that passes through Ruislip Lido. Two possible alignments were suggested:

♦ Option 1 travels to the west of The Lido, following the bridal way and existing paths through Haste Hill Golf Course; and

♦ Option 2 travels to the east of The Lido, using small residential roads then passing through Haste Hill Golf Course.

For more details of this consultation download the following documents : Stake Holders Letter Consultation Map Questionnaire

Following this consultation, the route alignment was been amended slightly. 

The new route alignment within the Ruislip Lido section is as follows:

Click here for a map of the new route : Modified Route Map

Proposal for a Light controlled crossing on Ducks Hill Road, November 2008
The Hillingdon Equestrian Advisory Group are putting a petition forward to get a light controlled crossing on Ducks Hill Road, this has the support of RWMAG members. The wording of the petition is below.

Petition for a Pegasus Crossing
We the undersigned are writing to express our concerns regarding the danger in crossing Ducks Hill Road on foot, cycle or horse back to gain access to either Copse Wood or Mad Bess Wood and request that a Pegasus Crossing is installed without delay.

Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve is the largest block of woodland in Greater London comprising of an extensive woodland (295.0 ha).  This makes it extremely popular with walkers, horse riders and cyclists.  In addition the woods are also widely used by local community groups such as scouts and schools.  The woods are crossed by Ducks Hill Road (A4180) which is, in terms of speed, an unrestricted road making it extremely dangerous to cross.

We therefore petition on the grounds of Health and Safety, to urgently make funding available for the aforesaid crossing and request that this petition be put forward to the Cabinet Member for Planning and Transportation.

What is a Pegasus Crossing ?
The Pegasus crossing is similar to any other light controlled crossing, but in addition to provision for pedestrians (as at a Puffin Crossing) and/or cyclists (as at a Toucan crossing) the Pegasus crossing makes special provision for horses.

For riders there is a 'high level' push button to operate the crossing. Because this is placed on the traffic-light support, the horse has to come very close to the road in order for the button to be pressed.

Marie Curie Cancer Care sponsored walk 21 June 2008
Marie Curie Cancer Care are holding a sponsored walk in Ruislip on Saturday June 21^st. It is a 3 mile walk starting close to Ruislip Lido with its sandy beach, before leading walkers through Ruislip Common and into some of North West London’s historic woodland such as Copse Wood and Mad Bess Wood.  This gives walkers a great chance to view the rich and varied flora and associated wildlife.  Dogs on leads are welcome.

If anyone is interested in taking part please contact Claire Moss Community Fundraiser at claire.moss@mariecurie.org.uk

Cycle Route, November 2006
Sustrans are again proposing to build a cycle route through the woods. At first this sounds like an excellent idea until you realise that this would be an all weather surface which is basically a road construction. RWMAG are hoping to negotiate an alternative route alongside the golf course. (RWMAG are the Ruislip Wood Management Advisory Group)

What is Ruislip Woods Trust ?
In 1997 the five local Residents Associations (Eastcote, Harefield, Northwood, Northwood Hills and Ruislip) set up a Charitable Trust for educational, monitoring and survey purposes, and to enhance the value to the community of the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve. It is registered with the Charity Commissioners and maintains full accounts.

The Trust management committee includes recognised experts in nature conservation and interpretation. The Trust identifies projects, obtains funding for proposed schemes and then commissions the work, much along the principles of a Groundwork Trust such as the Colne Valley. The Trust's objectives prevent it from doing any of the woodlands management presently undertaken by Hillingdon Council, except to give advice on request.

To find out more, visit our web site at www.ruislipwoodstrust.org.uk

What are Friends of Ruislip Woods?
The purpose of the Trust is to develop the educational, monitoring and survey aspects of Ruislip Woods - all designed to ensure that we know about the Woods, understand what changes are occurring (natural and man made) and provide accurate information to preserve the quality of the habitat. Without this information we will not know when damaging activities are happening, until it is too late. Currently there are 175,000 visitors a year to Ruislip Woods and with expected increases in that number, we must monitor carefully the effects of erosion. A number of rapidly spreading invasive species are starting to occur in the Woods, but without pinpointing their locations no-one knows their true extent.

We need the public's support in two ways. First, we want the public to know what is in the Woods, what is of interest, how they are managed, what the problems are and how we can solve them. Secondly, we need financial support to meet the costs of providing information.

That is why we formed the Friends of Ruislip Woods, to which anyone can belong - individuals, societies, clubs, schools and companies. The annual subscription for Friends is £5.00. Friends receive the quarterly and annual publications and other newsletters.

By bringing together the activities and findings of a number of local groups the Trust will be able to keep the public informed of the many exciting events in the Woods that appeal to nature conservationists, walkers, runners and horse riders.

Would you like to become a Friend ?
If so then just send us an email, see feedback.

Links

English Nature learn more about National Nature Reserves.

Woodland Trust 

Woodlands is represented by committee member Ian Cantley

If you have any views on the above please let us know see Feedback

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