As a mode of transport, walking is available to almost everyone. It
is healthy, non-polluting, versatile and reliable, encourages local
movement and hence supports local community facilities. Walking
enhances a greater sense of community. A shift away from private
car use to walking, including improving accessibility for the
mobility impaired, has a key role to play in using the existing
road network more efficiently and delivering significant potential
economic and environmental benefits to society, alongside tangible
health and lifestyle benefits for individuals.
Bath & North East Somerset Walking Strategy
The Council's Walking Strategy is designed
to support the Council’s Visions and Values statements. It
recognises pedestrians as one of the high priority groups within
the traffic management hierarchy and seeks to promote safe and
efficient use of the highway whilst benefiting the local economy
and tourist potential. At the same time, it should contribute to
national efforts to reduce the growth in motor traffic.
Leaflets / Maps
Walking publicity including the "Why Not Walk?" brochure is
now available from Council Offices. The brochure contains a series
of short walks exploring Bath's parks and other open spaces, all
within a mile of the city centre. These walks can improve your
physical and mental health and fitness while enjoying the special
scenery of this World Heritage city. To request a copy contact
council_connect@bathnes.gov.uk
Bath to Frome Shared-Use Path and Rail Project (NCN24)
Bath & North East Somerset Council have
constructed a shared-use path for cyclists, pedestrians and
wheelchair access that will run from Dundas Aqueduct to Frome.
Colliers
Way
Walking the way to health
Bath and North East Somerset’s Sport and Active Leisure
Team’s ultimate aim is to increase participation in sport and
active leisure.We believe walking is an ideal activity to help us
reach our fourth Get Active key theme of
‘improving health through physical activity’. Walking is a low-risk
low intensity activity suitable for everybody to perform everyday.
Walking
for health
