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!

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

#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

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!

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-...

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

Some pics where the Cambrian Way meets Slowways!

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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

Various #FingerpostFriday 's from last week's @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walks along the #GreatGlenWay with @stuartmilligan.bsky.social #Scotland #Highlands

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Natural sculpture. Near Clitheroe #Lancashire from #SlowWays route to Whalley. A lovely area!

King opens world's longest coastal path around England www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#SlowWays Ashhea1, Ashstead to Headley. Lovely 5km walk through Surrey chalkland. Woods, Farmland and a Roman road. Signs of Spring everywhere.

Hearei1 #SlowWays between Headley and Reigate. Wonderful walk, challenging underfoot in places but views and variety. Greensand and chalk landscapes in Surrey.

Some pictures from @slowwaysuk.bsky.social route Southport to Burscough #Lancashire. It was such a glorious day that I didn't get grumpy about the long main road section!

Just over five week before I head off to do the first stage of the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social Coast To Coast. And I've not been out for five weeks due to work and a horrible cold. Cue cramming as much leg-stretching hiking as possible into the next few weeks!

We've a new legend and route styles that make it easier to see and find great Slow Ways! Have a try here beta.slowways.org

#SlowWays between Ascot and Ashford via Egham & Staines. Lovely walk including Windsor Great Park and the Thames Path. Unfortunately the Thames Path was blocked at Runnymead but used the diversion provided by @thamespathnt.bsky.social .All good.

On Saturday, me and a few mates walked a muddy but glorious 17 miles from Ledbury to Hereford along the Herled Two route from @slowwaysuk.bsky.social. A superb day out. Highly recommend getting your friends out for this sort of thing.

Some natural highlights from today's @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walks from Hamilton to Bellshill and from Bellshill to Motherwell...

Another Cumbrian @slowwaysuk.bsky.social ticked off. WinKen (Windermere > Kendal) only had the one review, so into the fields, hills, lanes and tracks I went. Lots of varied terrain, and a pub in the middle. Good moderate upland route.

In the middle of my @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walk along the Manchester, Bury and Bolton #UKCanals I took a small detour to see the famous Meccano Bridge and the derelict Prestolee Locks and Aqueduct. ♥️ @myfavouritebench.bsky.social #bench

The original Tarleton to Leyland @slowwaysuk.bsky.social route was SatNavForCars so I followed @hikinghistorian.bsky.social 's alternative and it was excellent! Full of interest and much less road walking.

More #slowways walks today! SanWin One (Sandiway > Winsford) starts well, but halfway in becomes a disaster: bridlepaths that vanish into hedges; stile shenanigans of all colours (wobbly, broken, missing), and a very navigational wobbles. Shame, as it looks good on the map, just not in reality!

This weekend's #SlowWays. Winter trees on a Woking, Lightwater, Ascot walk. Stark, but beautiful. Made taller by reflection. Puddles. Look up, look down, Winter walks, don't frown. Also waterproof boots.

Very much an area for horses. #SlowWays between Maidenhead and Ascot. A curious route between paddocks and private property.

Perhaps I should have taken account of the "RSPB Adwick Washland" area marked on the map before attempting this #SlowWays walk from Mexborough to Bolton upon Dearne yesterday. Almost certainly fine when there hasn't been weeks of rain, and never more than knee deep, but pretty cold.

Just a nice scene near Eccleston Lancashire from my @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walk.

On Thursday I followed in the footsteps of @goodbinary.bsky.social @hikinghistorian.bsky.social and @runhikebikeexplore.bsky.social walking #Lancashire @slowwaysuk.bsky.social. Adlington Coppull Eccleston Leyland. There were a lot of enclosed footpaths!

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Yes! Planning to walk from Calstock to Yelverton via the Calstock Ferry (calsyel two). I wanted to walk it over Christmas, but ran out of time - so fingers crossed to this weekend.

Looking forward to the weekend already? Got any adventures planned? #SlowWays #Devon #SauntonSands

Looking forward to the weekend already? Got any adventures planned? #SlowWays #Devon #SauntonSands

Who should we be following? We love: ✅ Walking 🚶🏽‍♀️👩🏽‍🦽🤸🏽‍♀️ ✅ Outdoor adventures ✅ Active travel ✅ Inclusion and accessibility ✅ Citizen action projects ✅ Tech for good ✅ Discovering new places Got any tips and suggestions of individuals, groups and start packs for us (all) to connect with?

Who should we be following? We love: ✅ Walking 🚶🏽‍♀️👩🏽‍🦽🤸🏽‍♀️ ✅ Outdoor adventures ✅ Active travel ✅ Inclusion and accessibility ✅ Citizen action projects ✅ Tech for good ✅ Discovering new places Got any tips and suggestions of individuals, groups and start packs for us (all) to connect with?

Another #SlowWays walk in wintry sunshine yesterday, making a walkable route from Broughton Astley to Kibworth Beauchamp in Leicestershire.

Two short #SlowWays today Streatham to Balham to Clapham Balstr2 &Clabal1. Essentially a lovely stroll through Tooting Bec and Wandsworth Commons.

Some pictures from last week's first @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walk from Tyldesley to Leigh (between Manchester and Wigan). On the #ActiveTravel track alongside the Guided Bus line. Excellent much-loved #RapidTransit #Carfree route, replaced 100,000s of car journeys 👍 Love the car trap in picture 4!

Some pictures from last week's second @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walk from Leigh to Platt Bridge (between Manchester and Wigan). Largely along the Leigh branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. #UKCanals

What are your walking plans for 2026? Got any walk, project or challenge goals? #SlowWays #BusAndBack 🐌✨

Haven't posted much about #SlowWays or walking here for a while, so here are a few pictures of yesterday's walk from Stone to Hixon, mostly on the Trent & Mersey canal. Would do Alt text but they'd all say "icy canal".

Walking the Cambrian Way in April.

Walk and snail as many as I can; beat last year's total; do a fair few #busandback routes; and try to start the Slow Ways Coast To Coast challenge.