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We’re rolling out a new map legend!

Julian has been working away on a new map legend that makes it easier to browse and choose routes. We're loving the new highlight feature which makes routes really pop-out of the map. You'll also...

Join the #BusAndBack challenge

#BusAndBack is a new Slow Ways project and challenge to use buses for one-way walking adventures. It’s a great way to discover new places, help our mission to find the best A to B routes...

Slow Ways Walking Challenges and Projects: 10 Ideas for 2026

Looking for a walking project or challenge for 2026? You’ve come to the right place! Below are 10 great ideas - all making use of Slow Ways. With over 10,000 routes connecting Britain’s towns, cities...

The Slow Ways National Parks Trail update!

Dan Barron, our Community Lead, shares a report on this summer's National Parks Trail Challenge! At the beginning of the summer, we embarked on an incredible mission: to collectively walk the entirety of the huge...

“Active Travel” isn’t good enough. What’s the word for walking + running + wheeling + cycling?

I think we're missing a word in the English language. We have big plans to grow the Slow Ways network beyond walking, to include running, wheeling, cycling and even horse riding. But when it comes to...

Andrew Davies hikes Land’s End to John o’ Groats on Slow Ways

Andrew Davies has always been a traveller, from hitch-hiking around the country and Inter-railing across Europe as a student, to a career of any job that would allow him to live and work somewhere...

National Parks Trail Challenge – Updates!

The Slow Ways National Parks Trail Challenge is underway! This summer we're trying to collectively walk every step of the 4,000km of our trail connecting Britain's National Park and National Park City. You can read...

How to get a free Slow Ways membership – for yourself or a charity, group or other nonprofit

We've a big plan to make it easier for everyone to find the best walking, running, cycling, horse-riding, wheelchair, scooter and pushchair routes - but we need lots of help to pull it off. Earlier...