Active Travel Day

Wells & surrounding villages

Join us for Active Travel Day, a vibrant community event celebrating cycling, walking, public transport, accessibility, and more. Whether you’re a family looking for fun activities, a keen walker or cyclist, or simply curious about greener ways to get around, there’s something for everyone!

Cycling

• Family cycle ride along the Strawberry Line - 11.15am

• Free bike security marking 11.00-1.00pm

• Bike safety and efficiency checks

Walking

• Guided walk through scenic routes

• Self-guided walks with maps and instructions

• Mindful walk & Qi Gong with the trees in Park Wood 11.30-12.30

Public Transport

• Learn about local bus services

• Get real-time arrival updates on your phone

• Explore the benefits of the community bus

Accessibility

• Try driving a mobility scooter

• Meet a guide dog

• Gain insight into challenges faced by mobility-impaired people

Skateboarding

• Test your skills and learn new tricks

• Support the campaign for a new Wells Skatepark

Talks & Displays

• The Somerset Circle Cycle Route with Richard Jones 12.30

• Trackways and visitor attractions on the Mendip Hills Jim Hardcastle 2.00pm

• Improving the local environment

• The Wells Trishaw

• Local walking & cycling groups

• Meet your local councils

Music & Refreshments

• Live performances from Sounds Joyful, Shepton Big Band, and Wells City Band

• Refreshments including soft drinks, snacks, and wood-fired sourdough pizzas

Come along, get inspired, and help shape a healthier, more connected, and more sustainable community.

All donations from the day will go towards the Wells Skatepark project.