Walking not cycling but still interesting - slowways.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:13 pm

https://slowways.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0eui0OJ ... RQIWxfwrng

JohnClimber · Post by **JohnClimber** » Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:36 pm

I signed up a month ago when it launched, but not heard anything as yet.

psling · Post by **psling** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:42 pm

Interesting idea and if it encourages people to get out and use the rights of way network and keep paths open then all good.

But... I can't help thinking that the information is already out there to anyone that wants to pick up a map

OK, so I'm happy to study a map and plot a route and I appreciate that not everyone either wants to or is able to; I have to understand that it is an aid to people getting out and travelling in a sustainable way and not just further dumbing down

Dave Barter · Post by **Dave Barter** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:41 pm

Pete maybe it is more about “feasible” or “nice” routes? A map does not tell you if a path is a bogfest or unsuitable for the less abled.

shutuplegs · Post by **shutuplegs** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:02 pm

I had an email on Saturday saying they are planning to launch in January and are hosting some zoom seminars to provide more info to those who are interested.

Here’s the link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/slow-ways-31788773593

psling · Post by **psling** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:05 pm

Dave Barter wrote: ↑Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:41 pm Pete maybe it is more about “feasible” or “nice” routes? A map does not tell you if a path is a bogfest or unsuitable for the less abled.

Yes Dave. I've had a further read of their site and the concept looks really good. They appear to be very professional in how they are going about it and seem to have an understanding of how Local Authorities work too! A different and more specific approach to stuff Sustrans and the RA maybe have lost sight of or moved on from?

benp1 · Post by **benp1** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 2:06 pm

I also signed up a while ago, though progressing slower than they'd like

mikejd · Post by **mikejd** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:49 pm

Also signed up, this links with my own personal interest in path development. I am involved with two projects locally here in western Aberdeenshire to identify paths and trails - one concerned with paths in the AB54 area and one to develop a long distance trail linking 6 small communities.

A significant stumbling block arises in regard to access, notwithstanding the Scottish legal position on responsible access. The landowners recognise their obligation to allowing open, responsible access but do not agree with publicising and promoting the routes. They are OK that anyone is able to identify the route from maps but are worried that promotion will lead to increased numbers crossing the land.

yourguitarhero · Post by **yourguitarhero** » Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:16 pm

Also really looking forward to testing out some routes for them

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