Walking & Cycling

Wayland Fields is a well-connected area for both walking and cycling. The National Cycle Route 13 can take you into Thetford.

Walking is a great way to get around and the best thing is that it’s also free! It also helps you hit the recommended 30 minutes of daily physical activity into your everyday routine.

Local facilities, such as; local schools, doctors, shops and public houses are all within a reasonable walking distance. View your local area map for the location of nearby amenities.

There are many benefits to brisk walking, the distance doesn’t have to be too far – just enough to get your heart beating a little faster! Benefits can include;

♦ Help maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity;

♦ Lower the risk of chronic diseases and high blood pressure;

♦ Can improve your mood and well-being; as well as

♦ Encouraging and improving your creativity!

Cycling:

Cycling can be a great alternative to walking as it makes various areas even more accessible, as well as being faster – it can even be faster than driving in some cases!

There are so many health benefits of cycling and these are just a few;

♦ Improving wellbeing by relieving stress;

♦ Reduces congestion and pollution on our roads;

♦ Helping prevent chronic and life-threatening illnesses; and

♦ Can be more cost effective than running a car. Did you know that maintaining a bicycle for a year costs twenty times less than maintaining and driving a car?

Cyclescheme:

Is your employer part of the Cyclescheme? This allows you to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike & accessories whilst also spreading the cost. Find out more information on how this works and how to sign up on the Cyclescheme website.