Our first project along the trail is the site of Dudbridge Station. It's at the centre of the Stroud Valley's Trail as all trains went through Dudbridge. Built as part of the original branch line in 1867 the station remained in use until 1966 and the buildings survived until1990. The new A419 Ebley bypass was built ending in the Sainsbury's roundabout which now takes up much of the station site.

The site had become overgrown and neglected. It was subject to graffiti and anti social behaviour and four years ago a serious assault. Our team of volunteers have removed vegetation to uncover the station walls and remaining parts of the platforms. We've repaired the benches, installed planters, and painted a large Dudbridge Station sign to celebrate the site's heritage.

We have also started to paint an ambitious mural covering the surface of the tunnel under Selsley Hill. Covering over 300 square metres, this painting will show heritage buildings past and present on the way from Dudbridge to Nailsworth, railway stations, mills, factories roman remains and other local landmarks.