{"id":257,"date":"2008-10-17T17:52:40","date_gmt":"2008-10-17T16:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/?p=257"},"modified":"2008-10-19T12:34:31","modified_gmt":"2008-10-19T11:34:31","slug":"cycle-and-walking-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/2008\/10\/cycle-and-walking-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycle and walking map"},"content":{"rendered":"

A free pocket-sized walking and cycling guide for Carlisle was launched recently.<\/p>\n

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Carlisle walk and cycle map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Funded by Cumbria County Council<\/a>, Carlisle City Council<\/a>, Friends of the Lake District<\/a>, Capita, the Environment Agency<\/a> and Carlisle Renaissance<\/a>, the map is aimed at encouraging people to walk and cycle both as a way of getting to work, school, the shops and for leisure purposes.<\/p>\n

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Targeting people of all ages from young children to pensioners, it focuses on the health and financial benefits of choosing pedal and foot power over the car.<\/p>\n

As well as featuring a map of the city, with cycling provision around the centre and suburbs of Carlisle, it provides hints and tips for safe cycling and useful contacts including local bike shops.<\/p>\n

The map is available through schools, doctors\u2019 surgeries, libraries, local community centres, the tourist information centre and leisure centres.<\/p>\n

And in addition to being beneficial to existing walkers and cyclists, it is aimed at those who want to start leading a healthier and more active life.<\/p>\n

It highlights just how quickly people will start to feel the benefits of getting out of the car with a series of facts, including:<\/p>\n