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Friends of Wharfedale Greenway
The Wharfedale Greenway is a planned multi-use path along the Wharfe Valley. It will connect towns & villages like Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, Menston, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley & Addingham, providing a scenic, traffic free route.
Did you know up to 40% of pupils switch to walking or cycling when safe routes are provided?![]()
This week’s blog explores how the Wharfedale Greenway could deliver that change for local families.![]()
Read more: buff.ly/YWysRfQ
A new rewards app has launched across Leeds, giving people the chance to earn rewards for walking, wheeling, cycling, or using public transport around the city 🚶♀️ ![]()
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BetterPoints West Yorkshire, which is being funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is available to anyone who lives, works or studies in the region.![]()
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The app is free to use and you can collect points for journeys made on foot, by bike or using the bus or train. Points can be exchanged for high-street vouchers or donated to charity.![]()
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To find out more and download the app, visit the link in our comments 👇
Benefits of Greenways![]()
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❤️ Health Benefits![]()
Greenways reduce GP visits by up to 28% through increased walking and cycling.![]()
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🌍 CO₂ Emissions![]()
Estimated reduction of 16,200 tonnes per year, supporting UK net‑zero goals.![]()
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🚗 Reduction in Cars![]()
Replaces up to 50 million miles of car trips annually, easing congestion.![]()
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🛡️ Fewer Accidents![]()
Up to 40% fewer cyclist and pedestrian injuries on routes with safe greenway access.![]()
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🏡 House Prices![]()
Homes near greenways rise by £7,000–£9,000 on average.![]()
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🏫 Safe Access to Schools![]()
Traffic‑free routes make walking and cycling to school safer and easier.![]()
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🦋 Biodiversity![]()
Supports native plants, pollinators, and wildlife corridors.![]()
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💷 Economic Benefits![]()
Generates £25.6 million in local spending annually.
🐦 Get involved in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026! 🌿![]()
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Friends of Wharfedale Greenway are encouraging our community to take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 - the UK’s biggest citizen science event for nature.![]()
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Spending just one hour watching and counting birds in your garden, balcony, or local green spaces helps build a vital picture of how our birds are doing. It’s fun, free, family-friendly, and a brilliant way to connect with nature right on your doorstep.![]()
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👉 Sign up at buff.ly/OiazUEa
