Tell us your story
If you have got a story to share about your walking, wheeling or cycling adventures for everyday travel, we’d love to hear it! Just use the contact us form to get in touch and we’ll be thrilled to share and celebrate your success.
Inspiration for change
Regaining Walking Confidence
Ann's Story in Carlisle
Using a rollator can make a huge difference to older people or those with mobility difficulties with everyday active travel, whilst also boosting confidence and mental health too. Learn how Ann in Carlisle regained her walking confidence by using a rollator for wheeled active travel.
Socially Prescribed Cycling
Alan's Story in Barrow
Cycling can change people’s lives for the better, connecting people with other people, places and nature. Active travel social prescribing support is available in Barrow-in-Furness and Carlisle through a Government-funded pilot project. Take a look at Alan’s inspiring story of being socially prescribed cycling and the difference it has made to his health and his life.
Gaining Walking Fitness
Pat and Michaelah’s Stories in Carlisle
Traveling actively whilst managing respiratory conditions can be challenging. It can also be immensely rewarding and even beneficial for respiratory conditions and for health in general. Learn from Michaelah and Pat who regained their walking confidence and fitness through participation in an NHS walking group in Carlisle for respiratory patients. They can now regularly walk again for their everyday journeys.
Gaining Cycling Confidence
Sophie’s Story in Barrow-in-Furness
Young Sophie has benefited from joining our Travel Actively Cycle Confidence sessions in Barrow-in-Furness. Learn what a difference this training has had to Sophie in giving her the confidence and enthusiasm to cycle to school in Barrow.
The Help of an Electric Bike
Dallas's Story in Dalston
Electric bikes are especially helpful in making everyday journeys for older people, those with lower levels of fitness or those with a health condition or injury. Learn how the power assistance of an electric bike has helped Dallas in Dalston to continue cycling for her everyday journeys despite serious health problems.
Cycling to Work
Jess's Story in Penrith
Cycling to/from work is great fun, good for your health and doesn’t cost you much money to get started. Take a look at Jess’s story of cycling to work in Penrith, what helped her get started and what could help you to start off a cycle commute of your own.
Walking to Work
Caroline's Story in Kendal
Walking to/from work has many personal benefits – both physical and mental. Overcoming any initial challenges to start walking for everyday journeys and making this a daily habit might be easier than you think to realise the benefits. Learn about Caroline’s experience of walking to work in Kendal and the benefits she enjoys from making this a habit.