Gobowen Station walking schemes | Shropshire Council

Mapping

Using the green button below, you can take a look at the map of the proposed new walking routes around Gobowen Railway Station. The map will open in a new window in your browser, so you can readily cross-refer it with the table on this page listing the schemes. You can zoom in on the map using your browser zoom function if necessary. This function can be found from the menu in the top-right corner of your browser.

Gobowen Railway Station walking schemes

Scheme details

Please note that further route-specific walking recommendations are covered in the Oswestry and Gobowen cycling proposals.

Key principle: Attractiveness and comfort
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: 1/ Improvement of streetscape through revitalisation and introduction of greenery 2/ Upgrade the existing old carriageway seating area with a more pleasant and open seating area in that space 3/ Use the space outside the station to create more of a gateway to the town

Key principle: Directness
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: 1/ Improve crossing provision at the roundabout to allow for more direct routes across 2/ Upgrade the bridge over the railway line to the north to allow for more direct movements east-west

Key principle: Safety
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: 1/ Improve crossing of B5069 at the exit of the railway station 2/ Provision of a pedestrian/cycle bridge over the railway to avoid at-grade crossing

Key principle: Coherence
Strategic walking improvement recommendations: Replace existing signpost to a mini-information hub with directions to Gobowen services as well as how to access Oswestry