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"A must-have for people who already walk and for those who want to walk more, for everyone who's environmentally conscious and wants to tread more lightly, for map fans, history buffs and geographers, and for people curious about what the future could and should look like."

Mary-Ann Ochota, broadcaster and author

"The central idea is really large-scale infrastructural: to create a network of 'slow ways' between towns, villages and cities - tested, timed, shareable and usable - that can offer significant, practical and frequent sustainable alternatives to vehicle transport."

Robert Macfarlane, writer on landscape and people

"Every week on Ramblings I meet people who understand deeply the value of walking. Slow Ways is making it possible for more people to walk further and for more purposes, which is a great thing for the whole country and a legacy for future generations."

Clare Balding, presenter of the BBC's Ramblings

"A brilliant way to squeeze nature, wildness and adventure around the busy margins of modern life. For everyone, everywhere."

Alastair Humphreys, author and adventurer

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