A traffic-free path from the Mendips to the sea.
The “Strawberry Line” was the nickname of the Cheddar Valley Line
A Great Western Railway branch line that ran from Witham Junction to Yatton via Shepton Mallet, Wells and Cheddar until the late 1960s
Since 1977, the route has been in the process of being transformed, step by step, into a beautiful greenway through historic Somerset. The path will be suitable for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users, mobility scooters, and on some sections, equestrians. Once completed, the Strawberry Line path will run from Shepton Mallet to Clevedon, incorporating the Cheddar Valley Line trackbed wherever possible, as well as much of the disused Clevedon branch line. More than 20 miles of the 29-mile route is already open and yours to explore. Over two miles of brand-new path have been built in the last two years alone, and there is every chance that most of the route will be finished in the near future. Volunteers of the Strawberry Line Society continue to work in partnership with landowners and local councils to maintain the existing path as well as deliver new sections. If you’d like to support us, do consider joining us, or donate.
Watch a video on the paths development since its inception by our founders in 1977.
We have registered as a good cause with a website called easyfundraising. If individuals also register with the site and select the Strawberry Line Society as their chosen cause, then participating retailers will give us a percentage of any money spent with them online. It is an easy way for us to raise much needed cash and costs you nothing, so if you are prepared to help us in this way please register using the following link. Simply download the app and/or install the browser extension on your PC
To find out how it works and which retailers participate, follow this link or scan the QR code.
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/the-strawberry-line-society/
Completed sections have become an indispensable part of local life for residents of all ages and abilities
New sections have been constructed since 2021, and 2025 saw miles of new path opened to the public
Most path maintenance is carried out by volunteers
So, Join us
Up and down the length of the Strawberry Line, local volunteer groups work hard at every time of year to keep the path wide and clear, and the surrounding area beneficial to wildlife as a green corridor. From vegetation clearance, verge mowing, tree planting, wildflower sowing to sweeping leaf litter off the path, it’s all done by us!
If you’re interested in joining one of our friendly teams, we’d love to hear from you.
The Somerset Circle – a world-class attraction for the region
The Strawberry Line will play a vital role in forming a grand circular route largely using various segments of disused railway lines across Somerset
The aptly named Somerset Circle would be a 88-mile, mostly traffic-free circuit linking Bristol, Bath, the Mendip Hills, the Somerset Levels and the coast. Over two thirds (about 50 miles) of this potential route has already been completed, and includes the Colliers Way, the Two Tunnels Greenway, the Bristol & Bath Railway Path, and the River Avon Trail.
The indefatigable Friends of Windsor Hill Tunnels group are working hard on completing the spectacular Shepton Viaducts trail north of Shepton Mallet, and our good friends at Frome’s Missings Links are hoping to complete the Colliers Way all the way into the heart of Frome, thus forming a picturesque spur to the town. Work on the 13-mile Pier to Pier Way between Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare has been completed, which forms another enticing spur together with the Brean Down Way.
Further details on the Somerset Circle can be found on the Greenways and Cycleroutes Ltd website.
Code of Conduct
Respect, Protect, Share and Enjoy the Strawberry Line
Traffic-free paths are perfect for exploring the outdoors. They provide safe spaces for families to explore the beautiful countryside along the route. As this is a shared access route, please respect all other users, protect our natural environment and share the path safely and responsibly. Together, we can make sure everyone can enjoy the Strawberry Line.
Respect all other users.
Protect our natural environment & biodiversity.
Share the path responsibly.
Enjoy the path safely.
Together, we can make sure everyone enjoys using the Strawberry Line. For helpful advice and guidance for an enjoyable and safe trip to the outdoors please read The Countryside Code.
Exploring our Landscape
Trail Leaflet 1 - North Somerset (pdf)
Trail Leaflet 2 – Somerset (pdf)
Available to download from Autumn 2026
New web content helping you to discover & explore our landscape.
