G-BUG have been actively involved since 2017 to ensure the needs of walkers, cyclists and horse riders (collectively called NMU or Non-Motorised Users) are met. A short video overview of what is happening is at www.m25j10pie.highwaysengland.co.uk , if you navigate through to “Cyclist, pedestrian & horse rider routes”, but beware, things have changed.
G-BUG requested and continues to press for:
- Direct routes rather than five A3 crossings from Ripley to Cobham.
National Highways stated the path next to Bolder Mere lake could not be retained, hence, multiple crossings offered, but South Side path to the new bridge is possible using Elm Lane. See photos below. - Traffic signals for NMU at the Ockham junction which will now be very busy taking all Wisley RHS and new Wisley Airfield housing estate traffic.
- NMU path around Ockham roundabout to join Ripley path to Wisley Lane – see photo.
- Road markings to state cycle and horse path, especially at Wisley Airfield construction exits.
- Alternative to steel covers in horse friendly path surface.
- National Highways notices about the works to consider NMU routes.
- Another stakeholder meeting to agree final works.
Good news:
- National Highways stated they had secured funds to extend the cycleway into Cobham.
- The new Ockham Wisley Lane has a fence gap and serviceable path to Elm Lane and Ockham Bites cafe.
18th May 2025 site inspection photos:
Gap in Wisley Lane fence before crossing A3 to RHS Wisley, leads to resurfaced Elm Lane and eventually the new M25 MNU bridge. Beware of construction traffic as path joins Elm Lane.
National Highways/SCC diagram. Traffic signals at Ockham junction acknowledging the issue, also note cycle route crossing A3 which is good, but (as above) Elm Lane also possible.
At Ockham/Wisley Lane junction.
Around Ockham roundabout: sides cleared & resurfaced, pedestrian & cycle path possible, but too narrow for horses, but it is better than nothing. Let’s get the traffic signals for NMU and perhaps an extended period for horses would help.
Raise steel in (unfinished) horse path.
From prams to mobility scooters, G-BUG considers all NMU.