ON FOOTINTRODUCTION

Walking keeps you fit and healthy, and you’ll arrive at your destination feeling fresh and alert. The easiest way to walk more is to make it a habit, so why not make walking to work or strolling to the shops your new routine?

We’ve included some suggested leisure routes on your map. Why not try Whitby Park, Stanney Woods or Rivacre Valley Country Park paths at your leisure. Explore local nature reserves rich in diverse wildlife, beautiful woodlands and meadows.

These maps have been made for you to be able to get around your local area more easily, and find healthier, quicker, cheaper and greener ways to travel.

BY BIKE BY TRAIN

Situated on the Helsby line, Ellesmere Port has good connections to Chester via Hooton and direct rail services to Liverpool. The station is less than a 10 minute walk from the town centre and bus station. For train times, fares and special offers on tickets to nearby attractions visit www.nationalrail.co.uk .

If you are commuting into Ellesmere Port by train then why not continue your journey by bike to reach your final destination? Bike & Go cycle rental is available at Ellesmere Port station and Hooton, simply register online and collect the keys to your cycle from the station ticket office. For more information visit www.bikeandgo.co.uk .

You can also carry bikes on Merseyrail services which operate at high frequencies to and from Liverpool and Chester via Hooton.

From Ellesmere Port train station you can catch a bus onwards a short distance to Cheshire Oaks and beyond to continue your journey.

Car sharing is social and importantly will make your journey much cheaper. If you want to find a lift, or have a spare seat in your car, you can search for a match at www.liftshare.com .

Cycling could make your journey quicker, cheaper, healthier and more enjoyable. You’ll avoid traffic, burn calories and arrive at your destination feeling revitalised!

If you are cycling into the Port why not try some of our recommended cycling routes which use advisory cycle lanes and quiet routes into and around the town centre. Ellesmere Port also has good connections to The Wirral Way and Chester via the Shropshire Union Canal.

Cycling for leisure around Ellesmere Port needn’t be strenuous. From the Town Centre, Cheshire Oaks or the National Boat Museum are only 10 minutes away.

Parking your bike in Ellesmere Port is easy with a variety of secure cycle parking locations marked on the map overleaf. For more information on cycling visit www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/transport .

Ellesmere PortActive Travel Map

Public Rights of WayCheshire West and Chester 01606 288 539

Cheshire West & Chester Council

National Rail

Cheshire Oaks Tourist Information

Traveline North West

Ellesmere Port Shopmobility

Useful Contacts

@itravelsmartuk

www.facebook.com/itravelsmart

www.itravelsmart.co.uk

INTERESTING FACTS

NEARBYShows railway stations, bus stops and Park & Ride sites near by.

CYCLE PLANNER Plan a journey using a range of route charcteristics.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT PLANNERLet Itravelsmart plan your route.

BUS TIMETABLESList of departures, route numbers and times.

SHUTTLE SERVICE Information on how to book and reserve your journey.

CITY CAR CLUBFind out where your nearest vehicle is located for hire.

BUS STOP DAMAGEReport vandalism and maintenance issues to the Council.

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BY BUS

Travelling into and around Ellesmere Port by bus can save you time, money and relieve you from the stresses of traffic. With buses departing every few minutes from bus stops across town and routes to Liverpool, Chester and beyond why not give it a go? For bus service information go to www.traveline.info . For those who prefer printed information the Council has several useful resources to make your journey that bit easier. To download, print or order timetables and public transport maps visitwww.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/transport .

NextBuses is a mobile internet service which makes it possible to find bus times on your mobile internet enabled phone. You can select a bus stop close to where you are to find the next bus times.Scheduled bus times are shown if live times are not available. Traveline-txt – you can also check times of your next bus from a particular bus stop by sending a text of the 7 letter code, that can be found on the timetable frame of your bus stop, to 84268.

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Buy your bus and train tickets together to get unlimited bus travel to and from the rail station and around Ellesmere Port. Season tickets for commuters are also available. For full details see www.plusbus.info .

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