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Helping people across the #NorthEast to build more active travel into their lives!
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[Hexhamtv @hexhamtv]

Today Friday 12th July 2024 at Wentworth Leisure Centre #Hexham #Northumberland Ed Clark from The Strategic Transport Team Northumberland County Council and others gave an update on the Hexham to Corbridge cycle route, the provision of accessible cycles and a new cargo bike scheme coming to Hexham.

@HexhamTown Council @HexhamCP @JoeMorrisMP @NickMorphet @AdaptNorthEast @GatewayInto @CyclingMinds #cycling #corbridge @RDCInvProject @NICRErural @N_landCouncil @NorthEast_CA #cycling #corbridge @PlacesLeisure

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

💡Did you know?

The #BlaydonRaces were first held in 1861 and were immortalised in the Geordie folk song, written by Gateshead born concert hall entertainer, Geordie Ridley.

Check out our fully accessible and family friendly Blaydon Racer trail👇https://t.co/uEWmjAINRH

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

Dr Bike sessions in South Tyneside start tomorrow!

📌 4th April @ Boldon and Cleadon Community Library
📌 11th April @ Hedworthfield CA
📌 17th April @ Hebburn Central
📌 24th April @ Jarrow Focus

Find out more > https://t.co/gaZVlvhyzI

#DrBike #GoSmarter

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

📢 FREE https://t.co/gmdGl6NnnU Sessions in @STyne_Council next month! #DrBike #GoSmarter

📌 4th April @ Boldon and Cleadon Community Library
📌 11th April @ Hedworthfield CA
📌 17th April @ Hebburn Central
📌 24th April @ Jarrow Focus

Find out more > https://t.co/gtFbNzZIyS

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

Make the most of the sun today and get outdoors! ⛅ 🌄

Penshaw Point to Point is a circular route that offers the opportunity for walkers to test their stamina and warm up with a visit to the Monument itself 🥾

👉 https://t.co/PuGlwJJNIv

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

Tomorrow plan = sorted 😏

#GoSmarterGoActive in North Tyneside and visit to Rising Sun Country Park! The route is suitable for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair users and families; plus it offers tranquil surroundings on a brisk winter morning! ❄️ 🌳 https://t.co/TUsxwp7WBF

[Transport North East @transport_north]

💡 Small changes to how we travel help us to make a big difference – cleaning up our air, lowering carbon emissions, reducing congestion on our roads and improving our health and wellbeing.

Read more in our Making The Right Travel Choice Strategy > https://t.co/UbzuzbVbtj

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

#GoSmarterGoActive in the new year! 🥾🛤️

Follow the Bishop-Auckland to Brandon 17.5 mile line for stunning views of castles and priories - 6.5 miles of the route is accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users.

Find out more > https://t.co/qd4RYZWUYS

Share your fave routes 👇

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

Are you looking to introduce some new healthy habits for 2024?

You could get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of the North East! 🗺️ 👣

Check out our interactive walking and cycling maps or have a look at our travel itineraries for inspiration 🔍 > https://t.co/uiA3Ik2OtC

[Transport North East @transport_north]

Not made a #NewYearsResolution yet?

Set yourself a goal to travel more sustainably in 2024 💡

Challenge yourself to switch one journey a week to public transport, walking, or cycling! 🚲

Read more in our #MakeTheRightTravelChoice Strategy 👇 https://t.co/kYYTK7wLnx

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

Autumn and Winter cycling can reap the most benefits, with sublime sunrises on your way to work and it has a knack for making that first cuppa of the day taste that tiny bit better than usual! ❄️ 🌇 🍂

Read our latest blog to make sure you're prepped >
https://t.co/V7WFM14NmX

[Sunderland UK @SunderlandUK]

Win an E-Bike with @BetterPoints! 🚲 📢

Everyone who lives, works or studies in Sunderland can earn rewards for walking, wheeling, cycling and using public transport - and enter a prize draw for a Batribike worth up to £1,599 from @CarlosCycles!

👉 https://t.co/nI6IHT81TA

[Northumberland County Council @N_landCouncil]

🎃FREE Halloween Pumpkin Trail at Druridge Bay Country Park
👉 https://t.co/z6cwNSrdyS
Get your wellies on and complete the trail to get your Trick or Treat! Pick up your map at the Country Park Café
Trail Runs from 6 Oct to 5 Nov
#Halloween #Northumberland #FamilyFun

[Northumberland County Council @N_landCouncil]

CABINET >> The final phase of a new cycling and walking route connecting #Ponteland with #Callerton is getting underway this month. Members agreed to accept a further £500k of @transport_north funding to complete the scheme.

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

Great to get along to the launch of @STyne_Council @SustransNorth 2 new school streets last week. Some really positive changes to encourage more active travel to school.

[Sustrans North @SustransNorth]

📣 New #SchoolStreet alert!

Two #Jarrow primary schools are celebrating the start of trial street closures at peak times outside their schools this week to help create a safer, healthier environment.

Thanks to @STyne_Council for helping us make this happen!

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

It's #WorldCarFree day! 👣 🚲 👩‍🦽

If you can, why not leave the car at home today and travel actively to your destination.

Heading further afield? You could cycle or walk to the bus, Metro, or Ferry! 😍

What is your favourite active way to get round? Let us know! 👇

[Go Smarter Go Active @Go_smarterNE]

Feeling inspired to up your #ActiveTravel for #TravelWiseWeek? We can help get you going!

👣 Check out our cycling, walking and wheeling maps for local routes https://t.co/LpMLn7BP7M
🚴‍♂️ Get involved in the Sunderland #BigBikeRide https://t.co/zIbLKZOvgy

[Sunderland UK @SunderlandUK]

Walking, wheeling and cycling are best enjoyed in company. 🚶 🚌 🚴

Why not invite your friends, family and colleagues to join in with @BetterPoints this #TravelWiseWeek to enter a prize draw for 50,000 BetterPoints!

Read more 👉 https://t.co/Cwrdalhwah

[Transport North East @transport_north]

It's #TravelWiseWeek 🥳

Could you walk, wheel, or cycle to school or work? 👨‍🦽🚲

Or could you leave the car at home and travel via public transport for #WorldCarFreeDay on Friday? 🚍

Choose a cleaner and healthier way to get around this week and beyond! 😍

[Street Life in North Tyneside @NTStreetLife]

A great opportunity here to get your bike(s) checked over and pick up some repair skills before our #KidicalMass