The Chairwoman of Bath and North East Somerset Council, Cllr Karen Walker, is encouraging residents across the district to ‘get active’ this summer as part of the local authority’s Active Way initiative.
Active Way is a three-year pilot project delivered by B&NES Council, offering free social activities to increase your health and well-being through active travel.
Cllr Karen Walker said: “The Active Way offers a range of free cycling and walking activities to Somer Valley and wider Bath and North East Somerset residents.
“We want to help you to become more active through how you travel. Whether you are looking for an opportunity to try something new, gain access to bikes or local infrastructure, or become more confident through meeting like-minded people whilst walking and cycling outdoors, the council is here to give advice and support.”
- Activities residents are being encouraged to get involved with include:
- Sustrans - Active Steps is a 10-week walking and cycling programme helping to build confidence and activity levels, with access to a bike if you do not have one.
- All Cycles Bath & West - Inclusive and Accessible cycling for adults and children with health, learning and social needs.
- Supporting Family Change - Walk and Talk, 1-2-1 or group lead wellness walks that offer time to chat with staff or fellow walkers.
- Snap & Stroll - A creative well-being group led by two experienced photographers, strolling around the Somer Valley and taking photos.
- KiActiv - A 12-week programme that helps you monitor your everyday movement with the support of a health coach and wearable device.
- BANES Bikeability team - offering 1-2-1 Adult and Family cycle training.
- GoJauntly - 30 miles of walking trails are being developed for the Somer Valley and are coming online in 2024.
- Bike and E-Bike Hire - Coming soon to the Somer Valley in 2024.
- Sustrans and BANES Bikeability team - Dr Bike and Bike Maintenance pop-up workshops and events throughout 2024 to learn how to fix and maintain your bike.
Last summer, The Active Way commissioned Intelligent Health to bring their Beat the Street game to the Somer Valley, encouraging communities to get active by collecting points for walking, wheeling and cycling as much as possible.
For more details about The Active Way visit www.theactivewaybathnes.co.uk, email [email protected]; phone 01225 395205 or pop into Hope House Surgery (Radstock) every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10am and 3pm to meet members of the team.