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To go to the Rights of Way website click here.
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Somerset has over 9000 rights of way totalling 3750 miles (6034 km). The use of these public paths is a free resource that anyone can enjoy.
Walking, riding and cycling are great forms of exercise which can be enjoyed by both local people and visitors to the county. The extensive path network is varied ranging from long distance routes such as the South West Coast Path and the Parrett Trail, to a number of promoted circular routes and local country paths.
The County Council is responsible for protecting and asserting your rights to use the network and for keeping the legal record of public rights of way up to date.
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For more detailed information go to the Bath & North East Someset website by clicking here.
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The Project - This initiative (previously known as the Bath to Frome Shared-Use Path and Rail Project), is part of National Route 24 of the National Cycle Network. It is intended for use by cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users. Wherever possible, horse-riders are able to use the route as well. However, the traffic-free sections of the route are generally permissive paths, and their availability to horse-riders depends entirely upon the conditions negotiated by Sustrans with the landowner.
NCN24 will eventually run from Dundas to Southampton and Portsmouth, and from Longleat House it will link to Route 25 to Poole and Route 26 to Weymouth. It re-uses surviving lengths of former railway lines, connected by quiet country lanes. Construction will progress as funding becomes available, so you may find that some sections are incomplete.
From Dundas to Monkton Combe, the path largely follows the route of the old Hallatrow to Limpley Stoke Branch Line. Between Midford and Radstock, National Route 24 follows the route of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway to provide an off-road traffic-free route wherever possible. At Radstock, the Colliers Way links with the Greenway that enables further traffic-free cycling to Midsomer Norton.
From Radstock to Great Elm, the path will follow the route of the old Radstock to Frome Branch Line that was built by the Great Western Railway (GWR). At Great Elm, the path will leave the railway route as the line is operational at this point and carries stone from Whatley Quarry. The end of the off-road section will again be linked to Frome by relatively quiet country lanes.
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/fitness/
This part of the bbc website contains good, clear information on a wide range of health, fitness and eating issues.
Also has links to many other relevant organisations.
Website: www.feelingok.co.uk
Online guide to healthy dieting and exercise.
Website: www.feetforlife.org
Created by The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, this website contains good information about how our feet benefit from regular walking.
Also useful information on all aspects of foot health and appropriate footwear.
Website: www.go4awalk.com
Site for serious and experienced walkers - particularly mountain walkers.
Maps, details of local accommodation, hints and tips on best practice in mountains, information on equipment.
Website: www.health-news.co.uk
Health News is operated by The Media Medical Agency, the leading provider of information, education and technology services to the UK health sectors.
Editors receive up to the minute news on medical and Clinical issues.
Website: www.livingstreets.org.uk
Living Streets is the champion of streets and public spaces for people on foot.
It works on practical projects to create safe, vibrant and healthy streets for all which can help to revitalise neighbourhoods and reconnect people.
Website: www.move4health.org.uk
Move4Health is primarily an expert campaigning organisation working towards making the physical, cultural, political and social environment more conducive for people being active.
It also publicises how activity can promote health and wellbeing, tackle the burden of psychological and physical disease, and work towards reducing health inequalities in the UK.
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The Ramblers' Association
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Website: www.ramblers.org.uk
The Ramblers' Association encourages walking, protects rights of way and defends the beauty of the British countryside.
This site provides advice and information about walking in Britain, including: maps and navigation, clothing, equipment and safety, long distance paths, urban walks, walking holidays, walkers and the law.
Website: www.walk21.com
Taking walking forward in the 21st century ...
Walk21 is dedicated to the support of professionals who have the responsibility for developing, coordinating and promoting walking initiatives.
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Walking Info - Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Centre
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Website: www.walkinginfo.org
US site which includes a 'walkability checklist' for use in finding out whether your neighbourhood is a friendly place to walk plus comprehensive suggestions and ideas to make things better.
Website: www.walkingworld.com
Good database of over 1000 walks across the UK with easy to follow guides and OS maps. From approximately 5 miles upwards.
Every decision point on the walk has a photograph to help you navigate. Requires annual subscription of £14.95 in order to print out walks.
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What you need to know about walking
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Website: www.walking.about.com
The walking section of this US site covers a wide range of topics including fitness, pedometers and building health.
Website: www.youngtransnet.org.uk
Young TransNet uses IT and the Internet to assist children and young people in transport research and action.
The long term aim of Young TransNet is to increase walking, cycling and the use of public transport, and to reduce motor traffic.
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