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A year ago today on Saturday 29th March 2025, on the 60th anniversary of the railway line closure, the first completed stretch of the Borderline Greenway was officially opened by the High Sheriff of Northumberland and the Mayor of Alnwick.

This was a culmination of a lot of hard work, skill and effort from volunteers, councillors and the local community.

The directors of the Borderline Greenway continue to develop plans to build on this success and open up more of the disused line as an active travel route through the beauty of the North Northumbrian countryside.

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A big thank you to Cheviot Countryside Contracting who donated a gate to replace the one that was vandalised over the winter.

These gates are there to prevent animal incursion on to the path and the surrounding areas.

All the directors at the Borderline Greenway are grateful for this excellent bit of community work.

The directors of the Borderline Greenway would like to give thanks and wish all of our supporters a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

2025 seen a lot of hard work and the official reopening of the the first stretch of the line. With plans ongoing, we are all excited to see what 2026 brings.

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Unfortunately, one of the gates on the Greenway has been broken beyond repair.

This looks like a deliberate act and impacts not only the volunteers of the Borderline Greenway but also the people who use this community asset to access nature and green spaces. With limited funds, situations like these hinder future progress and development.

If you see any damage or anything that you think is a hazard, please contact us.

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More great progress along the Aln Valley Railway

Exciting Progress for Aln Valley Railway! 🚂

We’re delighted to share that Northumberland County Council has agreed to part-fund essential repairs to the historic Eden Hill Bridge in Alnwick - a vital step forward in our mission to reconnect Alnwick and Alnmouth by rail.

The bridge will benefit from a £255,000 investment, with £125,000 from Northumberland County Council and £130,000 from Historic Railways, allowing vital waterproofing and structural repairs to be carried out later this year.

Earlier in 2025, the Council formally adopted the bridge from Historic Railways and is now taking the lead on the repair work. Once complete, this will allow Aln Valley Railway to extend our track and greenway beneath the bridge, continuing our line towards Alnmouth.

This marks a major milestone in the Aln Valley Railway Trust’s long-term goal of restoring the full line between Alnwick and Alnmouth - enhancing the area’s heritage appeal, supporting local tourism, and safeguarding Northumberland’s engineering legacy for future generations.

🔧 The works are expected to begin later this year, lasting approximately 12 weeks.

💛 If you’d like to be part of this exciting journey and help make history, we’re always looking for new volunteers to join our friendly team.

https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/news/green-light-signalled-historic-railway-bridge-repairs

A beautiful morning on the Borderline Greenway followed by apple pressing at The Bullfield Community Orchard which is just five minutes from the start of the trail.

It shows what can be achieved by community groups in and around Alnwick.

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The vandalised gate (near to Rugley Bridge), has been repaired.
If you see motorbikes / trials-bikes along the Greenway, please take a photo so we can let the Police know.

It is great to see people enjoying the Borderline Greenway during these summer months

If you see anything that requires maintenance, has been damaged or poses a safety risk, please email [email protected] so that we can look to get it sorted.

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On Thursday at the LOVE Northumberland Awards 2025 at Alnwick Garden, the Borderline Greenway was proud to be highly commended in the Best Coast or Countryside Project catergory.

It was great to hear about all the of the wonderful work that community groups and volunteers are doing all over this beautiful county.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has ❤️

The Borderline Greenway is proud to be one
of the projects nominated in the LOVE Northumberland Awards for 2025.

These awards look to highlight projects that improve local areas for the benefit of the community and the environment.

Winners will be announced on July 10th after an event with Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden.

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Have your say on the Active Travel Plan in Northumberland National Park.
Please give your views by filling in their Online Survey (Links below). The survey is available from Friday 9 May to Mon 9 June 2025.

The short survey aims to find out what helps or prevents people from getting to Northumberland National Park.

https://haveyoursay.northumberland.gov.uk/transport/northumberland-national-park-active-travel-plan/

Contact:
[email protected]