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Dan Raven-Ellison

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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

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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

20.02.2026 11:49 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo from the top of a sandwich dune looking down onto two people walking on Saunton Sands beach.

Photo from the top of a sandwich dune looking down onto two people walking on Saunton Sands beach.

Looking forward to the weekend already?

Got any adventures planned?

#SlowWays #Devon #SauntonSands

19.01.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Great to reconnect. So pleased!

04.01.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

02.01.2026 13:39 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy new year!

02.01.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

02.01.2026 13:39 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
#BusAndBack walking challenge logo over an image of someone walking on the South West Coast Path.

#BusAndBack walking challenge logo over an image of someone walking on the South West Coast Path.

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

20.12.2025 10:46 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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I think I'm going to start with #Okehampton - #Bude on the No.6 bus.

#SlowWays #BusAndBack

23.12.2025 09:31 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
TfL bus map of the 389 route going through Barnet.

TfL bus map of the 389 route going through Barnet.

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? 🧡

23.12.2025 09:00 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic YouTube video by National Geographic

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...

16.12.2025 07:42 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A view across Dartmoor moorland, with rolling hills, dark skies and a tor.

A view across Dartmoor moorland, with rolling hills, dark skies and a tor.

Where are you exploring this weekend?

#SlowWays #Dartmoor #Devon

14.12.2025 11:10 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A map of Slow Ways walking routes going from Skipton to neighbouring settlements.

A map of Slow Ways walking routes going from Skipton to neighbouring settlements.

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!

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06.12.2025 11:08 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic YouTube video by National Geographic

See how we're (mis)using Earth in 100 Seconds

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...

#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social

04.12.2025 22:51 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much. @gojauntly.bsky.social are fab!

04.12.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Alan!

04.12.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

04.12.2025 22:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic YouTube video by National Geographic

See how we're (mis)using Earth in 100 Seconds

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...

#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social

04.12.2025 22:51 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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!

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...

03.12.2025 09:35 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
An image of distant walkers silhouetted on a cliff top, with the sun setting behind them.

An image of distant walkers silhouetted on a cliff top, with the sun setting behind them.

Looking for a walking challenge or project to complete next year? Here are 10 ideas!

buildstories.slowways.org/10-ideas-for...

#SlowWays

27.11.2025 09:37 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic YouTube video by National Geographic

Many thanks to National Geographic for sharing #EarthIn100Seconds with a large audience and during #COP30.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...

18.11.2025 10:22 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunday at Bill's Mother's: 26th Oct 2025 Slow Ways: the new movement for old paths. Endcliffe meadow. And: latest 🦫 news.

β€œI’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!

27.10.2025 08:42 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

How wonderful. How was it Mary?

Would you recommend it over other journeys of a similar length?

03.10.2025 16:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Up for helping with #SlowWays this weekend? This map shows 900 routes across Britain that need just one more good review to be verifiedπŸŒβœ…β­οΈβ€οΈ

Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?

Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...

03.10.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

We're looking for a talented developer to join our team and help take Slow Ways to the next level.

Know someone who'd be a great fit?

01.10.2025 06:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're looking for a talented developer to join our team and help take Slow Ways to the next level.

Know anyone who'd be a great fit?

30.09.2025 13:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes #Devon!

Check out verified #SlowWays routes, explored by our contributors and criss-crossing the county!

πŸ‘‰ beta.slowways.org πŸ’š

29.09.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can't wait to get my copy! It's your last chance to back this brilliant project.

Know someone in #Bristol? Why not treat them to one of these!?

23.09.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Map of Hemyock in the north west of the Blackdown Hills in Devon. Only one of five Slow Ways to neighbouring towns have a verified route option.

Map of Hemyock in the north west of the Blackdown Hills in Devon. Only one of five Slow Ways to neighbouring towns have a verified route option.

There are lots of small towns and villages that are yet to be fully connected by verified #SlowWays walking routes.

How's your area looking?

Could you make a new connection?

Take a look:
beta.slowways.org

19.09.2025 14:24 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, that's exactly right πŸ‘ On the app or the website.

Seen the video? beta.slowways.org

17.09.2025 08:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Love this map! 908 @slowwaysuk.bsky.social routes that have been checked by two people and need just one more good review to become verified πŸŒβœ…

Close to any? Could you be tempted to bag one or two?
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist... #SlowWays

14.09.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0