Walking & Cycling

As adults it’s recommended that we get 150 minutes of exercise per week (30 minutes per day over five days). Walking and cycling are excellent ways to achieve this, sometimes without even realising it!

[su_spoiler title=”Claim your voucher!” style=”fancy”]Residents of Blyth Vale are entitled to claim a £150 active travel voucher. This can be redeemed at www.decathlon.co.uk or similar provider. We recommend spending it on some new cycling equipment or walking boots!
To claim your voucher, all you need to do is complete our short Travel Survey. Full terms and conditions can be found here.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”Walking” style=”fancy”]There are many local facilities that can be reached by foot. The Millennium Green, and local fitness centre are less than a 15 minute walk away from Blyth Vale. Additionally, both the local nursery and primary school are within a reasonable distance. Take a look at the local area map for further details.

If you enjoy walking in your spare time then visit blythvalleyexperience.com for leisure walking routes or click here to find walking group routes in the area helping you see new places and make friends in your new neighborhood. Check out Feel Good Suffolk for information on walking to benefit your health![/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”Cycling” style=”fancy”]Cycling can be a great alternative to short car journeys and many local facilities can easily be reached by bicycle. There is a combination of on-road cycle routes and traffic free cycle routes in the area, some of these are part of National Cycle Route 1. Cycle parking is available outside of the local primary school for safe storage, however, don’t forget to take a lock with you! Cycling doesn’t have to be for commuting or errands though, it can also be for leisure purposes and for those that are a little more serious about cycling, you can find local cycling groups through the Cycling UK website.

Discover Suffolk have a variety of cycling routes listed of their website as well as this informative leaflet on cycling in the heart Suffolk which covers everything you need to consider when planning a route.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”E-Bikes” style=”fancy”]Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular. E-Bikes offer a little extra assistance when pedaling, particularly when cycling up-hill. This makes them ideal for the elderly, injured or just those who don’t want to get as hot and sweaty!
Visit your local electric bike specialist e-Velo on Blyth Road Industrial Estate for all your e-bike needs.[/su_spoiler]

[su_spoiler title=”Cyclescheme” style=”fancy”]Is your employer part of Cyclescheme? This allows you to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost over several months. Just choose a bike and persuade your employer to sign up if they haven’t already! [/su_spoiler]

[su_button url=”https://www.cyclestreets.net/” target=”blank” background=”#00c6b0″ size=”8″ wide=”yes” center=”yes” radius=”0″]Plan a cycling route[/su_button]