Walking is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to improve your health and wellbeing, connect with others, and enjoy Doncaster! Whether it's a short daily stroll or a longer weekend walk, accessible and engaging walking maps help people feel confident, motivated and inspired to get out and about.

Our walking maps are designed to make it simple for everyone to discover local routes, green spaces and hidden gems within their community. By highlighting safe, enjoyable and interesting places to walk, we help to improve physical and mental wellbeing, support social connection and reduce isolation, and promote local spaces, services and community assets. Together, we can support healthier lifestyles and build stronger, more connected communities.

Ride, Stride and Thrive offer support to co-design bespoke walking maps and are here to help bring your ideas to life! We are particularly keen to work with:

• Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector groups
• Workplaces
• Community venues
• Schools
• Walking groups
• Local residents who want to share their favourite route!

The team work with you to identify local routes, highlight key points of interest, and ensure your map is clear, accessible and easy to use. Your map can feature a variety of elements, including circular or linear walking routes, a central location with isochrones showing what can be reached within specific walking times, as well as parks and green spaces, local landmarks, community facilities, amenities, benches, and public transport links such as bus stops and train stations.

Maps can be produced in a range of formats to suit your needs, including:

• Folded leaflets for easy distribution
• Large wall maps for community display
• Digital versions for download and sharing

These maps are a great way to inspire more walking, celebrate local assets, and encourage people to explore and take pride in their community. For more information or to get started please contact ridestrideandthrive@doncaster.gov.uk

Our walking maps offer launched in May, and we've already partnered with local organisations to create a growing range of maps. Check back regularly as new maps are added and more communities get involved!