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Read NHS guidance on how to start walking. The guidance includes: what to wear what to bring with you The Ramblers has guidance on: staying safe while walking walking safely with a health condition

If you walk at a moderate pace, walking is a great form of exercise and has many health benefits. You can learn about the health benefits of walking Walking for Health website. You can also: check out the NHS’s apps to help you get more active join a local health walk in Southwark The other benefits of walking are: it costs less to travel it’s better for the environment than using a vehicle it’s been shown to benefit communities economically Read about the economic benefits of walking from Transport for London. Walking in a group is a good way to start walking, stay motivated and socialise.

Our cycling stakeholder group meets every 2 months and includes local cycling groups as well as road traffic and walking campaigns. By working together we aim to make cycling in Southwark safer and better. Contact us to get involved.

Bike marking is when you get a laminated, tamper-resistant warning label to put on your bike to deter thieves. At the same time, your bike gets registered onto an online database. Registering your bike lets police and retailers know who the legitimate owner of a bike is if it is stolen. If you have a question about a bike marking event contact the police on 101 or British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40. Find out when the next bike marking event is

Riding your bicycle in Southwark can be an enjoyable experience but it is important you stay safe on the roads. You can get free cycle training from Cycle Confident. They do individual cycle training from complete beginners to experienced cyclists. They also offer family, children and group sessions. Sign up for a session. You can also register for Transport for London's free online Cycle Skills course to learn: how to get prepared for the road how to cycle on the road safely and responsibly how to cycle in a group with children Tailored free cycling training is available for a range of groups...

You can hire a bike or cargo bike with the Transport for London (TfL) Santander cycle hire scheme. Sign up to use the TfL Santander cycle scheme. Find your nearest Santander cycle docking station. Hire a cargo bike with OurBike We were the first borough in London to introduce the OurBike community e-cargo bike share scheme. The hire fees are subsidised by us and cost £0.75 for 15 minutes. All new users get 1 hour free on their first ride or 180 minutes if they're a business. Find where to hire an e-cargo bike If you’ve never ridden a cargo bike, it’s a good idea to get training. This is free...

If you need help to repair or look after your bike, help is at hand. Better Bankside Visit Better Bankside in the north of Southwark for help including: electric bike loans free bike safety checks help to protect your bike from theft Team London Bridge Team London Bridge offers free bike safety checks and other events from their base in London Bridge. Community Cycleworks Community Cycleworks helps Southwark residents learn how to fix their bike. They have: hands-on workshops for children and young people in schools, community spaces and youth clubs free drop-in 'Bikefix' workshops with a...