Slow Ways Support

Yes.

Slow Ways is a walking network and is not designed for cyclists. We have ambitions to create a cycling network too.

We are keen to map and make clear which Slow Ways routes are useable and desirable for people with different needs. This information is show on the survey tab which can be seen on every route page....

When we say "wheel" we don't mean cycling. This term refers to travelling a route by wheelchair, scooter or with a pram.

The OS Maps platform has been used to collaboratively create all the Slow Ways routes we’ve made so far. The whole Slow Ways network of routes will be published to the OS Maps web platform. A blog ...

Every Slow Ways route has its own name, created by joining the first three letters of the two neighbouring places they connect. The place and names are always arranged from west to east. This resul...

No, the routes are not signed in the landscape. Some routes will follow parts of established routes that might be signed.

Slow Ways routes always link two primary settlements. There are about 2,500 of these in the Slow Ways network of walking routes, selected because of their population size or their cultural, transpo...

We are very grateful to have had financial support from: Sport England & The National Lottery Paths for All: Smarter Choices, Smarter Places The Pilgrim Trust Kestrelman Trust Slow Ways has only ...

Yes! Support from Town Councils, Community & Parish Councils, Local Authorities and Protected Areas is invited, welcomed and encouraged. This can involve: Passing a formal motion (or declaration, ...