Walking and Cycling

Find out about walking and cycling from Aspext, including Santander Cycles and free cycle training below.

Did you know that within a 25-minute walk of your new home you can reach shops and facilities along Roman Road, public transport facilities, leisure areas and Westfield Stratford City? Take a look at the local area map to find more.

Walking Times from Aspext

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Health Benefits of Walking…

Walking really is a great way to get around and the best thing is, it’s free! It is also an easy way to get some movement into your daily routine. As adults it’s recommended we get 150 minutes of exercise per week, one of the easiest ways to achieve this can be to hop off the bus a couple of stops early! Benefits of walking include lowering the risk of obesity, reducing the risk of both chronic diseases and high blood pressure, preventing joint problems, as well as having a positive effect on your mood. Studies show that walking can encourage and improve creativity too – so why not head out for a walk now?

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Located just behind Aspext is the Jubilee Greenway. This 60km route was completed for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympic Games in 2012. Each kilometre represents one year of the Queen’s reign and also joins all of the major games sites. Find out more here.

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Cycling Journey Times from Aspext

Cycling is an excellent way to get about – it is around three times faster than walking and in some cases faster than driving too – particularly in central London! National Cycle Route 1 runs close by Aspext and is a long-distance route that connects Dover to the Shetland Islands. However, much closer to home, Cycle Superhighway 2 connects Stratford to Aldgate and runs along the High Street, it takes approximately 10 minutes to cycle.

Santander Cycles

Have you signed up to Santander Cycles? You can hire a bike from just £1.65 and you can pick up a bicycle at a time that suits you from any of the 800 docking stations across London. If you already use or plan on using Santander Cycles on a regular basis, why not sign up to a membership? You’ll find your nearest docking stations are located on Wendon Street, Hewison Street, and Mostyn Grove.

Free Cycle Training

As a resident of Aspext, you are entitled to free cycle training. So, if you’re feeling a little rusty or would just like a bit of a confidence boost, why not sign up? This training programme is delivered by Bikeworks and is available to all residents of the Borough. Each individual is entitled to two free of charge, one-to-one sessions or alternatively, one week of family cycle sessions. To find out more information and to book your training visit the Bikeworks website.