A ‘MISSING link’ between Frome and Radstock could be completed by next spring following the success of a crowdfunding page.

The Frome Missing Links project looks to connect Frome to the Colliers Way in Great Elm, a traffic free link to Radstock which connects with Sustrans’ Route 24 to Bath, on traffic-free, family friendly routes.

The second phase of the project, a 1.3km stretch of path which runs between Elliots Lane in Hapsford and the Colliers Way, was completed in 2018, but it was not deemed to be suitable for users due to its uneven surface.

Charity, Frome Missing Links, launched a Crowdfunder in September to help pay for the path to be surfaced which has now exceeded its £20,000 target.

The charity said any money left over from the crowdfunding page would be used for the next stage of the link.

On top of the Crowdfunder money, Frome’s Missing Links received additional funding from Sustrans, Somerset Council, Sport England and an anonymous donor, totalling over £100,000.

“We are now ready to appoint a contractor for this work,” said Frome’s Missing Link chair Richard Ackroyd.

“Thank you so much to everyone who contributed and made this possible.”

He added: “We’ve had so many lovely messages of support during the campaign.

“It is clear that people appreciate having these paths to connect them with nature and help them stay active.”

“Many volunteer hours have gone into preparing this section of path to get it ready for surfacing, “a spokesperson for the charity said.

“Regular work sessions have helped to remove old railway sleepers, clear scrub back from the path and put in fencing where necessary.”

Volunteers will be needed when work begins on the surfacing to help monitor entrances to the work site.

People can find out more about the volunteering by emailing mail@fromesmissinglinks.org.uk.

The Crowdfunding page is still live.