sustrans.bsky.social
The charity making it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle. Custodians of the #NationalCycleNetwork 👣🚲
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Visitors to the botanic gardens simply need to show their bike helmet, or a photo with their bike taken at the entry gates, to claim the discount. Once inside, visitors can explore Kew’s incredible living plant collections on foot.
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The national #CleanAirDay scheme aims to spread information about air pollution and make the air cleaner and healthier for everyone. Kew are encouraging visitors to arrive by bicycle instead of cars to help towards reducing air pollution.
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While you sadly won't spot any camels along the route (the name comes from the Cornish "Dowr Kammel" meaning "crooked river") it's a great place to spot otters, bats, kingfishers and more!
Find out more 👇
www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route...
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The almost completely traffic-free trail follows the route of an old railway line and is ideal for a family cycle, as it's fairly level all the way.
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Lovely! 😀
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We've put together some fun games you can play with children on an active school run - or any other time. You can download them below 🤸
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But according to our recent Children's Walking and Cycling Index, almost half of children surveyed (48%) think the government isn't doing enough to help children to play and
socialise outdoors. We want this to change.
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Through play, children learn to forge connections with others, build a wide range of leadership skills, develop resilience, navigate relationships and social challenges, and conquer their fears. Play helps children to thrive in a rapidly changing world."
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We'll be participating in the celebrations by sharing some helpful blogs with a focus on cycling, starting with this one, the benefits of cycling for children and adults 👇
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450 rides and walks led by volunteers in their local area 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 🚶♀️
And 975 bags of litter have been collected along the National Cycle Network 🗑️
If you'd like to learn more about how you can volunteer for Sustrans, please follow this link
👉 buff.ly/IdymEJg
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For any history lovers, along the path you can also find the Abbott's Cliff Sound Mirror (pictured), which was used during WWI to detect enemy aircraft. 🛩
Have you explored this route before?
Route details here 👇
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The Chalk and Channel Way joins the ports of Dover and Folkestone, with fantastic views across to France on clear days ☀ Despite going along the clifftop, the gradients along the 14km tarmac route are mostly gentle, making it a great option for people of all abilities.
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If you are interested in volunteering for Sustrans please follow this link to learn more
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Thanks Ruth, for everything you do! 💕
If you have a volunteering story to share, please follow this link
👉 buff.ly/s0ESKow
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Sustrans Debbie Humphries says:
"Ruth is passionate about cycling and getting children cycling. She is patient and kind, supportive and encouraging. Many pupils have succeeded in learning to ride with her. She is doing so much for the confidence of so many pupils."
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If you're planning a run for #GlobalRunningDay today, take a look at our favourite running routes and find one near you.
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If you have a volunteering story to share, please click the link here
👉 buff.ly/IW6StpD
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Thank you Philip and Gary, for all your hard work! 🙌
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Sometimes, to save time particularly in Winter with early sunsets, Gary would be en route to the next signpost whilst Philip was still recording the work undertaken on a signpost.
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Philip and Gary developed a very efficient way of working, with Gary leading on route planning and navigating and doing most stickering work, and Philip recording on the Survey123 app, including uploading photographs.
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The @who.int are asking people to join their #LetsGetMoving challenge!
🎥 Record a 30-second vertical video answering: “Why do you love walking or cycling?”
📱 Post it on social media from 3 June, using #LetsGetMoving, tagging @whoeurope, and challenge 3 others to join!
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Did you know that walking for just 30 minutes or cycling for 20 minutes on most days can reduce the risk of premature death by at least 10%? The benefits are clear, so lets amplify this message.
What can you do to support? 🤔👇
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This campaign is a call to action to make walking and cycling part of daily life - for better health, stronger communities, cleaner air, and safer streets - something that at Sustrans, we are 💯 behind ✔️
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You can read more about the Phoenix trail here 👉 buff.ly/x26rMXq
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James also wrote a poem about his experience of being a Sustrans volunteer 📝
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Adam, 17 responded: "It's a great way to help out with the local community and to help solve local issues with the cycle track.
"Also, by doing this and ensuring the track is well maintained, it can encourage local people to become more active."
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"It's nice knowing that a bit of selflessness and time has helped people enjoy their exercise and activities a bit more than they would have otherwise."
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When asked what he loves the most about volunteering with Sustrans, James, 15 (pictured right) said: "I like the indirect feedback you receive from both wildlife and the general public.