The £12m path to Scotland's first Center Parcs - practical or pricey?
A proposed £12m pathway aims to connect Selkirk and Hawick in anticipation of Scotland's first Center Parcs opening in 2029. The project has sparked mixed opinions among locals, with some advocating for improved existing paths instead of a new route alongside the busy A7. Scottish Borders Council is currently consulting on the proposal, which could significantly increase active travel between the two towns.
- ▪The proposed pathway would run alongside the A7 and connect Selkirk and Hawick to the new Center Parcs.
- ▪Local opinions are divided on the necessity and cost of the new path, with some preferring upgrades to existing routes.
- ▪Scottish Borders Council estimates that the path could lead to over 200 daily cycling trips to and from Center Parcs.
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The £12m path to Scotland's first Center Parcs - practical or pricey?10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGiancarlo Rinaldi,South Scotland reporterandDavid Knox and Thomas Martin,BBC Scotland NewsScottish Borders CouncilFor much of its length the proposed pathway would run alongside the A7Scotland's first Center Parcs is being built in the Borders and hopes to open to visitors by 2029.Ahead of its arrival, however, the local council is looking at the possibility of a £12m path linking Selkirk and Hawick which would connect both towns with the multi-million pound holiday village development.The hope is that it could increase active travel - walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding - with daily commuting trips between the two towns expected to more than double when Center…
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