A new cycle route connecting west Truro to the city centre will be officially opened on Thursday.

Pupils from Treyew CP School will be guests of the honour at the ceremony and perform the opening.

The new route, which links St George’s Road with Coosebean Lane and Treliske Lane, joins the existing off-road paths between Treliske, Gloweth and Threemilestone.

As a result, cyclists now have a safe alternative to the busy A390 and pedestrians a scenic walk through the countryside behind Malabar.

Students from Richard Lander School and Truro College, as well as representatives from Cornwall Council’s Transportation Service, CORMAC, Sustrans and Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust will be attending the opening event alongside local dignitaries.