The contractors working on behalf of North Somerset Council have completed the first two sections of Ash Dieback tree removal ahead of schedule. The remaining section will be closed from Monday 2nd November to Friday 13th November

Full details of the closures, diversions (with maps) and any updates will be posted on this North Somerset Council website.

All enquiries should be directed to North Somerset Council via their contact page

Week commencing Monday 28th September 2026, sections of the path will be closed in Shepton Mallet and Easton whilst contractors lay tarmac to improve the surface on behalf of Greenways and Cycleroutes.

Due to essential tree safety work caused by Ash Dieback disease, North Somerset Council (owners of this section of path) will be closing parts of the Strawberry Line path in 3 phases along the Winscombe section during weekdays only from Tuesday 1st September until Friday 13th November.

The results are in and The Strawberry Line was voted winner of Britain’s Favourite Path by Britain’s walking charity, the Ramblers following a public vote supported by Postcode Lottery players.