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The fantastic collaboration between the community and the active workforce continues in Carlton with the launch of the ‘Six Short Walks in Carlton leaflet’.
The leaflet features six accessible routes developed by local residents, and emerged from the community who came together previously to develop the ‘Getting out and about in Carlton’ (Carlton becnhmapping) leaflet.
In this project, residents helped to locate and map benches and resting places throughout Carlton with the view of allowing people to walk more confidently in their local area. During this process, the idea to plot some suggested short walks was also born, hence the release of this new leaflet.
What makes these routes special is that they were co-designed by Carlton residents themselves. Local people researched and tested each walk, ensuring the routes were practical, accessible and featured points of interest meaningful to the community. Their local knowledge was key in creating routes that take walkers past useful amenities and through some of Carlton’s most pleasant and sociable areas.
The walks are very short, ranging from half a mile to a mile, and take approximately 30 minutes at a gentle pace. The routes have been specifically designed with accessibility in mind, starting and finishing at community venues such as Age Concern, Carlton Community Hub, and St Paul’s Church, providing safe and useful meeting points.
For those who like to embrace the use of technology, the walks are also available on the Go Jauntly app and soon to launch Walk Notts website, making them easily accessible to smartphone users.
Whether using the printed leaflet or the app, walkers can enjoy clear directions and information about facilities along the way, including toilets, benches, and refreshment stops.
This community-led project demonstrates the value of local knowledge and community collaboration as it already has community champions and ambassadors behind it. Active Notts helped design and develop both leaflets, which can encourage people to explore their neighbourhood and stay active.
The walks are already proving popular with residents, providing opportunities for gentle exercise and community connection.
