A NEW mobility ramp onto the Grand Union Canal has been officially opened in Leamington. Waterways charity, Canal and River Trust, installed the ramp at Bridge 35 off the Southam Road at Radford Semele, providing greatly improved access to the canal for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users, and those with limited mobility. The project was delivered through a partnership between the Canal and River Trust, national walking and cycling charity Sustrans, Radford Semele Parish Council and Friends of Radford’s Green Environment, with the aim of improving access to the canal towpath from Radford Road. The ramp connects the local community directly with the towpath and the National Cycle Network and will make it easier for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of being near water and nature. Special thanks went to Martin Openshaw tenant of the adjoining field who enabled the building by allowing the Canal and River Trust to use parts of it as a works compound.