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ECOWALKS & ECOBIKES
The ECOBIKES cycle tours and the two ECOWALKS are part of Faringdon and surrounding villages' ECOWEEK June 12-19th, and ECOBIKES is also a national Bike Week event.
The aim is to get the message across to as many local people as possible about the joys of cycling & walking, the health message and the part that cycling and walking can play in reducing local car journeys and hence one's carbon-footprint.
Anyone who can safely cycle either 15 miles (short route) or 35 miles (full route) there - and then 7 miles back - is welcome - the pace will be leisurely! Walkers have a choice of 12 miles total, or five miles total.
1. The longer ECOBIKES sets off from Faringdon MARKET PLACE at 9.00am on Sat 19th June, and takes you through 35 miles of stunning cycling countryside before ending up at the Wind Farm. All on road.
2. The shorter ECOBIKES also sets off from the Marketplace at 9am. The route is a mixture of small roads and bridleways, hence sturdy bikes would be sensible. Road/racing bikes might struggle if ground is wet!
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3. The longer ECOWALK (7 miles to Wind Farm) sets off from the Market Place at 9am. Ken Bowley (01367-241296) will coordinate this. CLICK HERE FOR MAP.
4. The shorter ECOWALK (2.5 miles to Wind Farm) sets off from the Cafe at Coleshill at 11.30am - and is led by Francoise Stacey(01367-241813) . The shorter ECOWALK is the final 2.5 miles of the longer ECOWALK. CLICK HERE FOR MAP.
The Wind Farm is holding an Open Day, with food and entertainment - with activities for all ages!
The suggested route back to Faringdon for cyclists is about 7 miles, and groups may return when they wish. Walkers will probably choose to return using the more direct route via Coleshill & Gt Coxwell - approximately 5 miles. CLICK HERE FOR MAP.
It would be helpful to know approximate numbers. For ECOBIKES please contact David Williamson: david@ecoweek.info or phone 01367-240033. For ECOWALK LONG it’s Ken Bowley (01367-241296) and for ECOWALK SHORT it’s Francoise Stacey(01367-241813) .
We look forward to hearing from you !
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