Dan Raven-Ellison
@danravenellison.bsky.social
Guerrilla Geographer. Founder and maker of #SlowWays, London #NationalParkCity & #EarthIn100Seconds. Coming soon.. Housing for Good. National Geographic Explorer. slowways.org nationalparkcity.london danravenellison.com #Exeter #UK
Thanks to people from across Britain the #SlowWays network includes over 10K walking routes stretching for 150,000km + contains 3M+ words of guidance for fellow walkers ❤️ Now we want to do this for every neighbourhood in the UK, Ireland + Channel Islands for 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 Join #GoodWays >>> goodways.org ⭐
"John Scott reached Nairn after walking from Cromer through three countries, 15 National Parks and London National Park City - testing a proposed trail he believes could become Britain’s answer to the Appalachian Trail." Inverness Courier www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/scottis... #SlowWays
Scottish walker ends journey in Nairn after becoming the first person to walk new National Parks trail
A 65-year-old Scottish walker has ended his journey in Nairn after becoming the first person to walk the proposed Slow Ways National Parks Trail.
inverness-courier.co.uk
The brilliant John Scott is just a day away from completing the #SlowWays National Parks Trail challenge! Great to have this coverage in the Times www.thetimes.com/uk/environme... And see our story here buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-... Fancy doing the challenge yourself?
A massive congratulations to John Scott on becoming the first person to complete the Slow Ways National Parks Trail! Brilliant!!! Read our story buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-... A big thank you to everyone who contributed and helped John along his way. Tempted to give it a go?
What if it was easier to find the best paths and routes? Good Ways is our new citizen project and app to make that happen for 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🛶🏊🏽♀️🚴🏇🏾 Sound good? We are looking for people across 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇯🇪🇬🇬🇮🇲 to help and would love for you to join in. Please take a look and share goodways.org Happy to answer questions.
What if it was easier to find the best paths and routes? Good Ways is our new citizen project and app to make that happen for 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🛶🏊🏽♀️🚴🏇🏾 Sound good? We are looking for people across 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇯🇪🇬🇬🇮🇲 to help and would love for you to join in. Please take a look and share goodways.org Happy to answer questions.
Been following #SlowWays? I've some exciting news about a bigger and more inclusive project for helping people find, share and enjoy great 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🏊🏽♀️👩🏽🦼🛶🚴🏇🏾 routes. I’d love to know what you think. And if it resonates, please join in! goodways.org ⭐ @slowwaysuk.bsky.social @goodwayspeople.bsky.social
Been following #SlowWays? I've some exciting news about a bigger and more inclusive project for helping people find, share and enjoy great 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🏊🏽♀️👩🏽🦼🛶🚴🏇🏾 routes. I’d love to know what you think. And if it resonates, please join in! goodways.org ⭐ @slowwaysuk.bsky.social @goodwayspeople.bsky.social
First day back on the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social alongside @beeryhikerhugh.bsky.social and Ken since the 5 year anniversary of starting the reviews. A stroll from the charm of Kegworth via runways and warehouses then wide open spaces of Leicestershire and Derbyshire to the magic of Melbourne
Please support and share this important and potentially very powerful petition. Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Wow - John Scott's half way into his #SlowWays National Parks Trail challenge! How awesome is this? Well done Scott. buildstories.slowways.org/john-scotts-...
Love this article from National Geographic celebrating #Chattanooga #NationalParkCity. Brilliant stuff! www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...
Why Chattanooga, Tennessee, was named America’s first ‘National Park City’
Chattanooga has undergone a remarkable revitalization—a transformation that comes with riverfront trails, premier outdoor recreation, and a thriving cultural scene.
nationalgeographic.com
On Friday, the Midlife Crisis Walking Club completed a 22.5 mile walk from Ledbury to Worcester, including the Ledmal 3 route from @slowwaysuk.bsky.social and the St Wulfstan Day Way pilgrimage from Malvern Priory to Worcester Cathedral. We all had a lovely time apart from the blisters.
Planning a walk this Easter? Why not make it a #SlowWays hike!? The Slow Ways network includes over 10,000 routes that stretch for neatly 150,000km. Thanks to people across Britain, this map shows the 2,382 routes that have been triple-checked and verified. Plan a walk here beta.slowways.org
We've a new legend and route styles that make it easier to see and find great Slow Ways! Have a try here beta.slowways.org
Looking forward to a big year of exploring, expanding and strengthening the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger! Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes. beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
Looking forward to a big year of exploring, expanding and strengthening the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger! Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes. beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
Join our #BusAndBack challenge in 2026! It’s a great way to discover new places, help our mission to find the best A to B routes and celebrate the benefits of bus-based adventures. Find out more buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back Where will you go? #SlowWays
We're looking forward to hearing about people's #BusAndBack walking adventures in 2026. buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back/ We're slowly going to share a thread of ideas. We'd love to see yours too! First, how about #TfL's 389 in #Barnet? At 1.5 miles, is this the UK's shortest route? 🧵
100K views and counting for #EarthIn100Seconds! If you had the power to swap 1% of one kind of land use for another, which would you choose and why? Who do you think should watch the film, or would find it useful? Please share it with them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
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Looking for a walking project in 2026? Why not walk and grow a @slowwaysuk.bsky.social web!? Plot it out using our Journey Planner beta.slowways.org/Allroutes! Where would you most like to give this a go? Already got a #SlowWays web? I'd love to see it! 🐌💫
I've been nominated for the Great Outdoors Awards campaigner of the year for my work on #SlowWays. The award is for "campaigns or campaigners who who stand up, speak out and act on the issues that matter to walkers". I'd love your support. Please vote > www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/the-gre...
The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: vote now!
Please take the time to get acquainted with your The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 nominees and vote now - each one counts!
thegreatoutdoorsmag.com
Looking for a walking challenge or project to complete next year? Here are 10 ideas! buildstories.slowways.org/10-ideas-for... #SlowWays
Many thanks to National Geographic for sharing #EarthIn100Seconds with a large audience and during #COP30. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
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“I’ve done so many A to B walks that a circular walk from a car seems pointless to me now" David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
Sunday at Bill's Mother's: 26th Oct 2025
Slow Ways: the new movement for old paths. Endcliffe meadow. And: latest 🦫 news.
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