Open Skipton

16/05/2024

Next week is National Walk to School Week from May 20th to May 25th. It is an annual walking challenge that aims to encourage more children to walk as a form of exercise. By walking, we can reduce congestion, carbon emissions, and pollution. In the long run, this leads to cleaner air and fewer cars on the roads. By taking part in this, children can build strong bonds in the community and enjoy increased social interaction as well as increased physical and mental wellness.
Active Travel

25/02/2021

With lighter nights and better weather, if you are please always do an ABC check before your journey.

23/02/2021

Spending time or is beneficial to your mental and physical health.

Try to get outside at least once a day and it will help lift your mood.

10/02/2021

By always doing a quick ABC check on your bike, you are making sure your tyres are pumped adequately, your breaks work and your chain is running freely.

07/02/2021

Exercise is a great way to clear your head and improve your health.

If you’ve walked or cycled more in recent months, keep going and your body will thank you!

Instead of grabbing the car keys, could you walk or cycle instead?

05/02/2021

Are you looking for educational activities for children to engage in?

Try our Active Travel puzzles and activity sheets

https://opennorthyorkshire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/KS3-Travel-Activity-Worksheets.pdf

28/01/2021

We have ten FREE Sustainable Travel calendar's to give away. Email [email protected] with your name and postal address and you could be one of the lucky winners.

24/12/2020

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season and throughout the coming year.

23/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 11

We have some cycling top tips if Father Christmas brings anyone a new bike!

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and share our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

22/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 10

It is the last few days before Christmas.

Why not plan a household walk and reap the benefits of having some fresh air.

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and share our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

21/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 9
Four more sleeps until Christmas!

Did you know that active travel can help you feel more energised and it can actually improve the quality of your sleep too.

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and share our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

20/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 8
Any form of travel that uses fossil fuels contributes to negative climate change as they release greenhouse gases directly into the atmosphere.

Try using alternative modes of travel such as walking and cycling to reduce the levels of greenhouse gases released into the environment

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and share our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

19/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 7

Cycling for work or pleasure
Yuletide might see a change in the weather
Clothes worn in layers
Leave you feeling prepared
Including gloves and bright lights
Never go out at night without
Glowing with pride as you cycle ride…

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and share our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

18/12/2020

Walking is free
And available to all
Love the outdoors
Knowing there is space for all
Interesting and varied
New routes to enjoy
Give it a go and see where you can go….

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and like our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

17/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 5
By choosing Active Travel you are improving your health and mind, whilst protecting the environment.

Make the change today for a better tomorrow.

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and like our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

16/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 4

Take a minute whilst out walking or cycling to enjoy the nature around you.

Take a picture of some natural wildlife on your journey today and send us a picture for an extra prize!

Just see and like our Facebook postings to get your FREE lucky dip prize and then send your name and address to [email protected]

15/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 3

Be Bright Be Seen on every cycle journey you make.

It helps you stand out on the road and it could prevent an accident.

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and like our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

14/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 2

Try to set yourself achievable walking targets to get more active.

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and like our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

13/12/2020

12 Days of Sustainable Travel Messages

Day 1
Improve your health by choosing to walk or cycling to work, or just for pleasure in your spare time.

Exercise lifts your mood, reduces the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes

We have 10 FREE lucky dip prizes to give away each day. Just see and like our Facebook postings to be in with a chance to get yours. Just send your name and address to [email protected]

12/12/2020

Tomorrow we are starting our 12 days of Sustainable Travel messages with FREE lucky dip prizes.

Keep following us to be in with a chance of winning your!

21/11/2020

Clear your mind and improve your health through cycling.

Remember, sometimes the hardest step is the one over the threshold.

09/11/2020

Another great sustainable travel message in art form from the younger generation. We have loved looking at them all 🙂

07/11/2020

Some great sustainable travel messages from the younger generation 🙂

05/11/2020

Working from home? Sat at a computer?

Why not take a minute to walk outside and take in some fresh air. Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.

For advice on walking see our website http://ow.ly/uR4d50CbiOe

03/11/2020

If you are cycling, make sure you and your bike can be seen on every journey you take

31/10/2020

Going for a walk this weekend? If so, be prepared for our autumnal weather and don't get caught out with the changeable conditions.

Remember, it's darker earlier, so wear something that makes you stand out.

For more information about walking, look on our website http://ow.ly/2b4S50C76bL

24/10/2020

Thank you for all the entries into our Travel Reaction - Write a Caption competition.

We would like to congratulate the third place entry below with the caption;

"Keep moo -ving!"

If you have been inspired to walk or cycle more, look for initiatives on our website http://ow.ly/YPN450C0Ccb

24/10/2020

Thank you for all the entries into our Travel Reaction - Write a Caption competition.

We would like to congratulate the second place entry below, with the caption;

Look's nice out? Get on a bike, or take a hike, what's not to like? Enjoy a car(e) free day!

If you have been inspired to walk or cycle more, look for initiatives on our website http://ow.ly/e4Uy50C0CbD

24/10/2020

Thank you for all the entries into our Travel Reaction - Write a Caption competition.

We would like to congratulate the first place entry below , with the caption;

“I always get to where I am going by walking towards a world that is green”

If you have been inspired to walk or cycle more, look for initiatives on our website http://ow.ly/4RQe50C0Cb1

18/10/2020

Some advice from THINK! for cyclists and drivers http://ow.ly/gNLD50BUdnT

Advice for cyclists Ride decisively and keep clear of the kerb. Look and signal to show drivers what you plan to do, make eye contact where possible. Avoid riding up the inside of vehicles, as you might not be seen. If a vehicle is indicating to the left hang back at the junction...