Getting into it
Ready to go....
Before you get going here are a few tips to ensure walking is as
safe and easy as possible:
- Know where you are going: plan your journey using our online
interactive map or take a stroll along one of the routes shown in
the Local Walking Guide.
- Leave enough time to reach your destination comfortably.
- Wear comfortable shoes, preferably ones with thick flexible
soles that cushion and support your feet.
- Walk facing oncoming traffic if there is no footway.
- At night wear clothing which is bright or has reflective
strips.
- Whenever possible cross using pedestrian crossings. Otherwise
find a safe place to cross where you have a clear view of the road
in both directions.
- When crossing remember to stop, look, listen - especially as
cyclists approach silently.
- If you are walking on your own make sure someone knows where
you are going and when you expect to arrive.
Look out for details of organised walks in Peterborough. Use
these as a chance to challenge yourself or just to get out and
about with friends and family.
You can also download our free Local
Walking Guide. The guide contains information about
walking as well as six walking routes you might like to
try.
Useful Links
Peterborough Younger Walkers - www.pyw.org.uk
Ramblers Association - www.cambsandpeterboroughramblers.org.uk
Sustrans - for health and active travel - www.sustrans.org.uk
www.nhs.uk/change4life
www.travelfootprint.org
www.walkengland.org.uk
www.whi.org.uk
