MR MOLLOY (Costly Waste, June 12) is evidently not a daily walker on the cycle track otherwise he would appreciate the new surface. The old track was not a bit muddy - it was like glue, sticking to boots and dogs' fur, leaving your hands dry after washing them.

Walking across the field or by the river was a cleaner option this last winter. I haven't met a regular user yet who isn't pleased and I am sure pushchair and wheelchair users find it easier too.

Mrs K Radley,

Beech Avenue,

Bishopthorpe, York.