The Chair of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Councillor Karen Walker, is encouraging people to get active this summer with free activities being offered by the local authority.
Cllr Karen Walker in Radstock, exploring part of the National Cycle Network
The Active Way initiative is a three-year pilot project offering free social prescribing activities to increase residents’ health and well-being through active travel.
Cllr Walker (Independent, Peasedown St John) said: “The Active Way offers a range of free cycling and walking activities to Somer Valley and wider B&NES residents. We want to help you to become more active through how you travel.
“Whether you are looking for an opportunity to try something new, gain access to bikes or local infrastructure, or become more confident through meeting like-minded people whilst walking and cycling outdoors, the council is here to give advice and support.”
Activities that residents can get involved with include:
- Active Steps: a 10-week walking and cycling programme provided by Sustrans, helping to build confidence and activity levels with access to a bike if you do not have one.
- All Cycles Bath & West: inclusive and accessible cycling for adults and children with health, learning and social needs.
- Sporting Family Change: One-to-one or group-lead wellness walks that offer time to chat with staff or fellow walkers.
- Snap & Stroll: a creative well-being group led by two experienced photographers, strolling around the Somer Valley and taking photos.
- KiActiv: A 12-week programme that helps you monitor your everyday movement with the support of a health coach and wearable device.
- B&NES Bikeability team: offering one-to-one adult and family cycle training.
- Go Jauntly: 30 miles of walking trails are being developed for the Somer Valley.
- Bike and e-bike hire: A month’s free hire will be coming soon to the Somer Valley.
- Sustrans and B&NES Bikeability team: Bike maintenance pop-up workshops and events to learn how to fix and maintain your bike.
For more details about The Active Way, visit www.theactivewaybathnes.co.uk
You can also visit Hope House Surgery in Radstock every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10am and 3pm to meet members of the team.
