Walking & Cycling

Walking

Walking is a great way to get around and the best thing is that it is free! Itâ€™s also an easy way to get fitness into your daily routine. There are local facilities within a walking distance, such as; the newsagents, primary school and bus stop all within a 10-minute walk. Along with these, there are lots of nature reserves within reach which are great for days out exploring including; Coton Nature Reserve, Cambourne Nature Reserve and Hardwick Wood Reserve, to find out more visit WildLifebcn.org.

Health experts advise that adults get 150 minutes of exercise per week or 30 minutes per day over 5 days during the week. Why not include this exercise in your daily routine when travelling to work, school or the shops? There are many benefits to walking:

Can help maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity;
Can lower the risk of chronic diseases and high blood pressure;
Improvements to your mood and wellbeing; and also
Studies show that it can encourage and improve creativity.

Cycling

Cycling is an excellent way to get about and is a great alternative to walking as it makes more places accessible. Cycling is around three times faster than walking and in some cases, itâ€™s quicker than driving too! Cycling has a huge number of other benefits including;

Improving wellbeing by relieving stress;
Can help prevent chronic and life-threatening illnesses;
Being more cost effective than running a car. Did you know that maintaining a bike for a year costs twenty times less than maintaining and driving a car; and
Reducing congestion and pollution on our roads.

There are no official cycle routes around All Angels Park, however you can reach Cambridge City Centre via St Neots Road which is paved along part of the journey allowing you to avoid the main road. To find a cycle group near you visit: Cycling UK.

Electric bikes

Electric bikes are a very practical option to consider for longer commutes. More environmentally friendly and economical than driving, they can also work out cheaper than annual bus passes. With Cambourne only at a 15-minute cycle away and Cambridge city centre approximately a 40-minute cycle ride, switching some of your commutes to e-pedal power could be the best way to avoid the morning traffic while adding exercise to your daily routine.

Cycle to work schemes

Is your employer part of the Cyclescheme? This allows you to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost. Find out more information on how this works and how to sign up on the Cyclescheme website.