A new cycle and pedestrian route linking west Truro with the city centre has been officially opened.
Youngsters from Treyew Primary School officially opened the Coosebean Greenway a 1.3km off-road path connecting St George's Road with Coosebean Lane and Treliske Lane.
The Coosebean Greenway took around five months to build, costing £930,000.
Councillor Bert Biscoe, Cornwall Council portfolio holder for Transport and Waste said: "I hope that this safe and peaceful route in the hurly burly of Truro will give busy workers and city dwellers the benefit of access to the enjoyment of this beautiful riverside woodland for very many years to come."
The new link gives cyclists a safe alternative to the busy A390 and walkers a scenic walk through the countryside behind Malabar. The path also links with Malabar Road giving nearby residents off-road access to the city centre.
Andy Hayers from Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust's Bicycle Users Group said: "The new Coosebean cycle route is a breath of fresh air for the two-wheeled commuters of Truro, finally allowing them to travel to work away from the perils of the main road at Highertown."
Details of the Coosebean Greenway link and other cycle and walking routes in Truro are available in the new Truro Active Travel map. The map also has information about public transport in the city.
To download the map, visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/activetravel
