This covered Phases 1/2 of the route from Mt Pleasant Road, near St Josephs School via Lowtown, Robin Lane, Carlisle Road, passing the Greenside tunnel entrance, then via Smalewell Road/ bridleway to the western tunnel entrance , Tyersal embankment to Black Hey Farm, walking back via Leeds Country Way to Smalewell Road. Around 25 residents … Continue reading Great turnout and weather for our first guided walk of the proposed Greenway

Saturday 6th November 10.30am Greenside Greenway members invite you to a free walk of phases 1/2 of the proposed route and opportunity to ask questions. Starting from outside St Joseph’s School on Mount Pleasant Road at 10.30am or join us further on the route at 11am on Carlisle Road bridge near the Royal public house, … Continue reading Guided walk of the proposed Greenside Greenway

Greenside Greenway community group are in the process of submitting claims to make two sections of the disused railway line which have been used by residents for nearly 50 years into official Public Rights of Way. By doing this will help give protection against any other building developments on the proposed Greenway route. The sections … Continue reading Could you help make the footpaths below Official Routes?

We are pleased to announce that the feasibility report into phase one of Greenside Greenway has now been completed by Sustrans. This was funded by local community donations and contributions from Historical Railway Estates, and both Leeds and Bradford Councils. Thank you to everyone that contributed, both in terms of finance and support.The detailed report … Continue reading Update September 2021

Greenside Greenway Community Group have now received phase 1 Feasibility Study report commissioned by Sustrans. This details the practicalities and benefits of constructing a Greenway route utilising Greenside Tunnel and Tyersal Embankment.  The report also includes description of other proposed phases linking to nearby Spen Valley Greenway, and in the opposite direction to Lowtown and … Continue reading Update February 2021

The developers building houses on the site adjoining the railway cutting leading to the Greenside Tunnel have submitted a new planning application to build two semi detatched houses instead of the previously approved single detached house. Greenside Greenway have submitted an objection on the grounds that this would make the use of the cutting for … Continue reading Greenside Greenway object to new planning application