This map shows how far you could get on a bicycle in 8 minutes, and 20 minutes, based on a cycle speed of 15kmph. Experienced cyclists can exceed these speeds an get there even quicker!

What are the benefits of walking or cycling?

• It is good exercise-just 30 minutes of brisk walking or cycling a day can be enough to keep you healthy.
• Walking and cycling journeys cost nothing, and create no carbon dioxide emissions.
• For some journeys cycling can be quicker than travelling by car, particularly at peak times.

Where can I find out more?

• www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk contains cycle route leaflets, and information and advice on cycling and cycle maintenance
• Sustrans is a sustainable transport chrity, which focuses on cycling. Their website, www.sustrans.org.uk, contains information on cycle routes
• CTC, the UK's national cycling organisation has useful cycling tips and information on their website: www.ctc.org.uk
• www.livingstreets.org.uk contains information on national walking campaigns