Building an active travel route along the coast to Lossiemouth
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Walkers, cyclists, and wheelers of all shapes and sizes are invited to give their feedback on proposals for a new route to and from Lossiemouth.
A path that runs along the full eight-mile stretch of the coastal B9040 road has been a vision of the local community for more than a decade.
Back in 2007, a feasibility study was produced for Moray Council with the aim of creating a multi-use path to connect Burghead, Cummingston, Hopeman, Covesea, Duffus and Lossiemouth.
The route was designed and built – but only from Burghead to Duffus.
The recently formed Laich of Moray Active Travel Routes organisation is now aiming to fill in the missing section, with the help of Sustrans Scotland.
Melanie Newbould from the charity, which is working in co-operation with local community groups, stated the new route is expected to be built in two phases – first to Covesea, and then onwards towards Hopeman.
She said: "It's being proposed it follows the southern side of the B9040.
"It will offer Covesea residents, Gordonstoun students and visitors to Silver Sands a safe way to get to local amenities and shops.
"The route will also connect Lossiemouth to Covesea Lighthouse and TwentyNineteen Coffee shop, as well as offering an alternative, easier high tide option to the Moray Coastal Trail."
Melanie adds it will also provide a safe way for youngsters to make their own way to Lossiemouth High School.
Over the past year, a consultancy firm has carried out a topographical survey as well as discussed options with landowners.
Full details of the proposed route can be found at lomatr.org.uk
There are also details of forthcoming online meetings where the designs will be discussed in full, and information on how you can share your feedback.
