Lara Kramer - Walking the Slow Way: Connecting Towns & Villages

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The document discusses the creation of a national network of walking routes in Great Britain that connect towns and cities. The routes have been drafted but need to be walked on the ground to verify them. Councils are encouraged to empower their communities to get involved in walking the routes. The principles for the routes include being safe, accessible, direct, off-road, and enjoyable. Councils are asked to help by walking routes themselves, sharing information with parishioners, following the Slow Ways social media, and discussing Slow Ways at council meetings. The goals are to increase walking activity, active travel, and accessibility.

lara@slowways.org @SlowWaysUK
www.slowways.org

We’re creating a national network of walking routes
that connect all of Great Britain’s towns and cities.
All the routes have been drafted and they all need
walking on the ground.
Councils are in a unique position to empower their
parishioners and communities to get involved

More people walking
more often, further and for
more purposes.

Design Principles for Slow Ways:
1. be safe
2. respect local codes and laws
3. be accessible to as many people as possible
4. be direct
5. be off road
6. have resting places to eat or sleep every 5-10km
7. pass through train and bus stations
8. be easy to navigate
9. be enjoyable and beautiful
10.use established routes

Slow
Way
Beaconsfield
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Would love to know your thoughts and share any
thinking.
Would love to know your thoughts and share any
thinking.
Slough
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2,500 places
9,051 routes
1336 routes verified

Here are some example reviews
● “I enjoyed walking this route and would definitely walk it again.”
● “This is a good route, but there are some steps that would make it unsuitable for
someone using a wheelchair or scooter.”
● “This is a fantastic route. Everyone local should try it. Just be careful when crossing the
A1!”
● “This is a beautiful route, but it gets very muddy after it has been raining. There’s an
awesome castle half way.”
● “When you get to the golf course, follow the signs and you’ll be able to find your way.”
● “This route is not safe to walk and crosses private land. Someone should suggest a
better way to go!”

- 1. Walk a Walk
2. Share with your
Parishioners
3. Follow us on social media
4. Put Slow Ways on the
Agenda

Health -Increasing walking activity in
your Parish or Town
Active Travel - People make more
walking journeys between places
Levelling up - A walking network
helps with inclusivity and pocket

Will your Council help create a
national walking network?
www.slowways.org
@SlowWaysuk
lara@slowways.org

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