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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Please take a look and follow along! ✨⭐ #SlowWays 💚 #GoodWays

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Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Rain didn't last long, so day as planned started a little later, but still managed to finish an hour before my bus is due! Today was the PenSha (Penrith > Shap) @slowwaysuk.bsky.social. Long walk through Lowther estates before hitting the hills and fields. A decent walk.

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Good Ways 🚶🏽‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️👩🏻‍🦽🚴‍🏇🏾 @goodwaystogether.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

OK, we love walking, wheeling, cycling, riding, paddling, swimming and getting out and about outdoors. If there was a starter pack made just for us - which people, groups and organisations would be in it? Who should we (and our friends) be connecting with and following?

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We think you are going to like this...

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Martin Ellis @martinellis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A marvellous @slowwaysuk.bsky.social route between Horndean and Midhurst in the South Downs @southdownsnp.bsky.social making good use of the South Downs Ways and Sussex Border Path.

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Some glorious views from a @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walk between Keswick and Troutbeck, using the most beautiful multi-user track I've ever walked, a section of the former railway line from Workington to Penrith. #LakeDistrict

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

"The Slow Ways National Parks Trail links all 15 of the UK’s national parks to create an epic walk through Britain’s most mesmerising landscapes. John Scott, the first to ever complete the route, has called it the UK’s answer to the Appalachian Trail." Time Out www.timeout.com/uk/news/2300...

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A 2,300-mile trek will link all 15 of the UK’s national parks

Get ready for a five-month hike.

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The Salter Fell Road or Hornby Road across the Forest of Bowland from a new @slowwaysuk.bsky.social route between High Bentham and Slaidburn, #Lancashire. A fantastic, remote 8 mile gravel road, loved by Alfred Wainwright apparently.

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David Sanderson @davidmsanderson.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Walking an excellent Slow Way from Formby to Crosby, I took issue with the choice of a short section of route which missed the English Coastal Walk to pass a railway station. I forgave the volunteer as it followed the original ethos. After a sit down it dawned on me. That volunteer was me!

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Dan Raven-Ellison @danravenellison.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Our team has really enjoyed sharing the very first version of the #GoodWays app this week. It's super early days of an exciting journey. We need lots more people to get involved to help test and improve it. If you're in the UK or Ireland and enjoy either 🚶🏃🏾‍♀️👩🏻‍🦽🚴‍🏇🏾 please join in goodways.org !

Four people watching sunset from the coast path in Bude, Cornwall. The bottom half of the image is grassland. The top half is sky. In the middle is the horizon with the sun, the people and a small amount of sea.

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Tim Hannigan @timhannigan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

My letter on behalf of the #KeepIrelandOpen committee in today's Irish Times. It could be great to see the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social network replicated in Ireland - but there's a crucial component lacking!

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#ADoorableThursday Penrith #LakeDistrict from a recent @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walk between Troutbeck (on the A66) to Penrith.

Old stone house with a door set forward in it's own porch. Four square windows, blue sky.

Old stone house with a studded white wooden door. Five sash windows, evenly spaced, the downstairs ones having arched tops.

Part of a long terrace of two-up two-down houses built of red sandstone. The doors are modern boring plastic ones, but they are set in next door pairs within stone frames.

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Calling everybody in the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands who love walking, running, cycling and riding!

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Calling everybody in the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands who love walking, running, cycling and riding!

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

@newforestnpa.bsky.social reports on John Scott who has just completed the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social National Parks Challenge - an epic journey walking around 2,300 miles through all 15 of the UK’s National Parks, as well as London – the world’s first National Park City. c-js.uk/4wueRFm

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From the New Forest to the Cairngorms: John Scott becomes the first person to complete the Slow Ways National Park Challenge

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

"John Scott reached Nairn after walking from Cromer through three countries, 15 National Parks and London National Park City - testing a proposed trail he believes could become Britain’s answer to the Appalachian Trail." Inverness Courier www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/scottis... #SlowWays

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Scottish walker ends journey in Nairn after becoming the first person to walk new National Parks trail

A 65-year-old Scottish walker has ended his journey in Nairn after becoming the first person to walk the proposed Slow Ways National Parks Trail.

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A massive congratulations to John Scott on becoming the first person to complete the Slow Ways National Parks Trail! Brilliant!!! Read our story buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-... A big thank you to everyone who contributed and helped John along his way. Tempted to give it a go?

John Scott standing outside the Town County Buildings in Nairn, wearing a backpack and a smile.

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The brilliant John Scott is just a day away from completing the #SlowWays National Parks Trail challenge! Great to have this coverage in the Times www.thetimes.com/uk/environme... And see our story here buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-... Fancy doing the challenge yourself?

Newspaper page from The Times, Monday, August 3, 2026. The main headline reads, “Trailblazer’s 2,300-mile trek links all national parks.” A large photograph shows John Scott, an older, white-haired man with a beard resting on rocks with a walking pole and backpack, overlooking green hills in Scotland. A smaller image shows a Lake District landscape, and a map traces his walking route from Cornwall to northern Scotland.

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Tony Jackson @jacksont0ny.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

One of my closest friends has been doing a truly remarkable thing Bravo John; we’re so proud of you @slowwaysuk.bsky.social

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Dan Raven-Ellison @danravenellison.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

What if it was easier to find the best paths and routes? Good Ways is our new citizen project and app to make that happen for 🚶🏃🏾‍♀️👩🏻‍🦽🛶🏊🏽‍♀️🚴‍🏇🏾 Sound good? We are looking for people across 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇯🇪🇬🇬🇮🇲 to help and would love for you to join in. Please take a look and share goodways.org Happy to answer questions.

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Dan Raven-Ellison @danravenellison.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Been following #SlowWays? I've some exciting news about a bigger and more inclusive project for helping people find, share and enjoy great 🚶🏃🏾‍♀️👩🏻‍🦽🏊🏽‍♀️👩🏽‍🦼🛶🚴‍🏇🏾 routes. I’d love to know what you think. And if it resonates, please join in! goodways.org ⭐ @slowwaysuk.bsky.social @goodwayspeople.bsky.social

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Matthew @panifex.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Went for a #slowways walk across the levels with @somersewist from Wedmore to Axbridge. It was a bit overcast and drizzly for a while, but still a great walk with fabulous views. It was a shame to miss out on the Trotters Inn - apparently unchanged for over 100 years. #walking #somerset

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Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Last year, I managed 44 routes, 276 miles of @slowwaysuk.bsky.social This year, I'm on 33 routes and 260 miles already. We're barely half way through the year.

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

That's great news! I saw it was nearly ready when I walked @slowwaysuk.bsky.social route InvDru1 with @stuartmilligan.bsky.social recently. The road was already quiet but this path will be even better.

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Well, I never new that. The origin of the name #Birmingham! Gooch Street Bridge over the River Rea just south of the city centre. I learn so many new things on @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walks, this one from Wythall into Birmingham. BirWyt2.

Sculptural metal sign on the side of the bridge alongside the pavement. In calligraphic lettering it says Near this river crossing an Anglian tribe led by Beorma founded Birmingham.

Sculptural metal sign on the side of the bridge alongside the pavement, on the opposite side of the road. In calligraphic lettering it says Beorma ingas ham. The home of the people of Beorma.

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antony butcher @rehctubynotna.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

New #SlowWays route between Charing Cross and Monument. Using the Bazalgette Embankment, the first new embankment in London for 150 years, which is now open after years of works. Improves the ThamesPath @thamespathnt.bsky.social here too. Great walk, so much history to see.

https://beta.slowways.org/Route/Chamon/12097
Villiers Street looking down to Embankment station. Tall buildings flank a pedestrian walkway

Victoria Embankment Gardens. A greytarmac path, benches line the left side. Large Plane trees provide dappled shade. Manicured, bright green grass is being watered.

A walkway tucked under a building, brick wall to the left, white ceiling overhead, the Thames to the right. An industrial-looking post sits centrally. Murals on the wall depict historic scenes.

Under Blackfriars Bridge. Wide grey concrete path lit with orange spotlights. Above, sloping down to the right painted iron girders with rivets. Sun lights the exit.

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Hugh Hudson @beeryhikerhugh.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Out for a short walk trying Nottingham's new Trent footbridge this afternoon. Created a #SlowWays route that uses it too, though I haven't yet walked that end to end. beta.slowways.org/Route/Wescar...

Four views of Nottingham's new footbridge over the river Trent

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antony butcher @rehctubynotna.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Old industrial, regeneration and new build. Such an interesting walk from Peckham to London Bridge. #SlowWays Lonpec. Much of it along the old Surrey Canal, now filled in and turned into a green corridor through the city (more in Alt text). So much to see.

https://beta.slowways.org/Route/Lonpec/2425
Grey tarmac path snakes along, lined by banks of grass and native trees. Old fashioned 'gas lamp' street lights at intervals.

In 1801 a 40 feet wide canal was dug from Surrey Quays in Rotherhithe, reaching Peckham in 1826.
Today's Surrey Canal Walk provides a welcome In the latest stage of regeneration. the walk has green corridor between Peckham and Burgess Park been designed to create a sustainable local habltat for wilife

The Canal known then as the Grand Surrey Canal, became a hub of industry with horse-drawn barges bringing timber for the construction industry and limestone to be made into cement.
The Canal authorities generated income from tolls and fishing licences. In Victorian times a local pub hired rowing boats while swimming and illegal dog racing along the townath drew small crowds and the attention of "the law.

In the 20th Century the industries along its bank dwindled and in 1974 the Canal was finally drained to eliminate the danger of people faling in and drowning
Little now remains of the canal except Willowbrook and Commercial Way Bridges These still bear grooves in the stone work worn by the tow-ropes of the horse-drawn barges

From 1995 Southwark Council set about regenerating the canal area, in particular the canal head which became the site of today's Peckham Square

Long narrow road. The Shard dominates the skyline. What would have been industrial units under the arched rail bridge is now trendy shops and coffee houses. The cleaned brickwork looks beautiful.
Glass office blocks on the left side.

Disaster! A crashed rail carriage sits on a Japanese Chicken shop. Giant red ants attack.
Artwork by Joe Rush.

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

#ThickTrunkTuesday Between Hemyock and Wellington from my #Devon @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walks recently. Beech #trees and #moss.

A row of old beech trees, raised on a narrow, mossy embankment as the paths around are lower. Possibly part of an old hedge. Brown beech leaves line the path.

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Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Day 3/3: last Cumbrian @slowwaysuk.bsky.social (for now!), and another chunk of the Slow Ways Coast To Coast. WasCha (Wasdale Head > Chapel Stile) is a slog, but a glorious one. Uphill for a few hours, then downhill, then a level ending. Great, but tough!

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Classic high hedges along the sides of lanes in #Devon from my recent @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walks. Full of wild flowers. #WildflowerHour

Buttercups, cow parsley and pink campion line the left bank of the rain-washed lane.

Pink campions and dark purple geraniums line the left side of a lane.

Pink campions and cow parsley in the right bank of the lane with a tree further along the road in the sun, and blue sky above.

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David Sanderson @davidmsanderson.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

#FingerpostFriday on the Three Choirs Way into Great Malvern whilst completing the Slow Way MalWor 3. Adding a snail to the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social Network

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Hiking Historian @hikinghistorian.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Day 1/3 of @slowwaysuk.bsky.social: the rural fields of DalUlv (Dalston-in-Furness > Ulverston). Decent enough, but lots of stiles, electric fences, unpaved roads and way too many cattle!

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Wow - John Scott's half way into his #SlowWays National Parks Trail challenge! How awesome is this? Well done Scott. buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-...

A map of the Slow Ways National Parks trail snaking through all of Britain's national parks. The map shows that John has pass through the Broads, London, South Downs, New Forest, Dartmoor, Exmoor and Pembrokeshire Coast and is currently on the coast of Mid Wales.

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David Sanderson @davidmsanderson.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

First day back on the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social alongside @beeryhikerhugh.bsky.social and Ken since the 5 year anniversary of starting the reviews. A stroll from the charm of Kegworth via runways and warehouses then wide open spaces of Leicestershire and Derbyshire to the magic of Melbourne

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Tim Ryan @timryan111.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Some pics where the Cambrian Way meets Slowways!

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Wow - 😍 The Slow Ways walking network as of May 2026 ✨ 🐌 A massive congratulations to everyone who's contributed so far. 10,000+ routes stretching for 150,000km. All the purple routes you can see are triple-checked and volunteer verified. All green routes have been rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐ or ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

A map of Britain showing the Slow Ways walking network with routes connecting towns, cities and national landscapes.

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antony butcher @rehctubynotna.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Quick #SlowWays walk yesterday between Blackheath and Eltham yesterday. There's real value in getting from A to B reliably in a city. No traffic disruptions, well chosen green routes.

Path with lighting. Sunny day and fresh green Spring leaves. A little noise from the A2, but no smell.
https://beta.slowways.org/Route/Blaelt/11611

Pond on the left, path to the right, short green metal fence between. Path leads to trees and houses. Dog walkers chatting.

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I visited there less than a fortnight ago with @panifex.bsky.social walking @slowwaysuk.bsky.social along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal! This is where the viaduct crossed the canal, the round tower supported the railway swing bridge section. #UKCanals

View along the towpath to a round stone tower no longer supporting the bridge. On the opposite bank is the rectangular stone pier where the bridge used to sit. A blue canal boat is moored nearby.

The base of the round tower with a scale model of the rotating bridge in front of it.

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Dan Lovering @ledburygas.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

On Friday, the Midlife Crisis Walking Club completed a 22.5 mile walk from Ledbury to Worcester, including the Ledmal 3 route from @slowwaysuk.bsky.social and the St Wulfstan Day Way pilgrimage from Malvern Priory to Worcester Cathedral. We all had a lovely time apart from the blisters.

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Looking for a UK running adventure this weekend? Why not take inspiration from Slow Ways and find a new local route to run. Keeping it local is a great way to reduce the climate impact of our sport. #HowWeMove

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antony butcher @rehctubynotna.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The Tandridge Yew for #ThickTrunkThursday. Over 2000 years old. On #SlowWays route Godoxt2

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Slow Ways @slowwaysuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Planning a walk this Easter? Why not make it a #SlowWays hike!? The Slow Ways network includes over 10,000 routes that stretch for neatly 150,000km. Thanks to people across Britain, this map shows the 2,382 routes that have been triple-checked and verified. Plan a walk here beta.slowways.org

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Mary Oz @maryoz.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

A couple of #FingerpostFriday 's from the lovely Healey Dell near Rochdale, north of Manchester, on a new @slowwaysuk.bsky.social route from Heywood to Whitworth.

Wooden fingerpost pointing to tea rooms, waterfalls and viaduct. Lots of greenery behind it.

Wooden fingerpost pointing to tea rooms, waterfalls and Fairy Chapel. The huge viaduct is behind it.

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