Why we're doing this
Active Travel around Cricklade and Latton is a community movement dedicated to planning and developing a footpath and cycllpath around Cricklade. Our focus is on promoting walking and cycling as sustainable and healthy forms of transportation. Here, you can learn more about our mission, the benefits of active travel, and how you can get involved in creating a more walkable and bike-friendly environment. Join us in making a positive impact on our community's mobility!
Benefits to you for active travel
Category
Benefit
🫀 Cardiovascular Health
Improves heart function, lowers blood pressure, and enhances circulation
🧠 Mental Wellbeing
Releases endorphins, reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
🧠 Money
Walking and cycling mean you spend less money burning composted dinosaurs and have more money to spend it on thing that are fun!
⚖️ Weight Management
Burns calories, raises metabolic rate, helps maintain a healthy weight
🩺 Disease Prevention
Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers
🦴 Musculoskeletal Health
Strengthens muscles and bones, improves joint mobility, and posture
🌬️ Respiratory Health
Enhances lung capacity and reduces asthma risk (especially when replacing car travel)
🌍 Environmental Impact
Reduces carbon emissions and air pollution—great for urban health
🧓 Longevity
Regular activity can reduce risk of early death by up to 30%
🕒 Accessibility & Routine
Easy to integrate into daily life—commutes, errands, leisure walks
Environmental Benefits of Active Travel
🚗 Reduced Carbon Emissions
Walking or cycling produces zero emissions. Swapping one car trip a week for a bike ride can save up to half a tonne of CO₂ annually.
🔋 Lower Energy Consumption
Active travel relies on human energy, not fossil fuels—conserving non-renewable resources.
🌬️ Improved Air Quality
Fewer cars means less nitrogen dioxide and particulate pollution, which benefits respiratory health.
🔊 Less Noise Pollution
Bikes and feet are quiet—reducing stress for humans and disruption for wildlife.
🏙️ Greener Urban Spaces
Cities that prioritize walking and cycling often invest in green corridors, parks, and cleaner infrastructure.
🐝 Biodiversity Support
Fewer roads and less traffic can protect habitats and reduce roadkill, helping local ecosystems thrive.
Making things better for Active Travellers
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