Useful Local Links

There's lots of information and support available to help you to make healthier journeys.

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The following Sheffield City Council pages are a great place to start:

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🚲 Cycling in the city has information on routes, groups and cycle training

🥾 Walking in Sheffield lists lots of great local walks

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The Travel South Yorkshire website has lots of information about public transport and a really useful journey planning tool.

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The Outdoor City pages are a useful guide to walking, running and cycling in Sheffield's great green spaces and the Peak District - plus lots of other exciting outdoor pursuits too.

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It's Looking A Bit Black Over Bill's Mother's - news and features about the countryside, conservation, wildlife, cycling, walking, running and suchlike in and around the Outdoor City. By award-winning local journalist and BetterPoints Sheffield Engagement Coordinator, David Bocking.

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Inspiring healthier journeys

Saving almost £20 a week

Simon saves money, gets more exercise and feels happier since walking part of his commute.

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National Walking Month

You can improve your health, protect the environment and save money just by walking or wheeling.

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Inspiring healthy journeys

What can you earn?

Earn great local rewards for recording your healthy and green travel with the BetterPoints app.

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Join BetterPoints Sheffield

Travelling around Sheffield in a way that is good for the environment and your neighbourhood deserves more than just a pat on the back. With the BetterPoints app your sustainable journeys can earn you rewards every time you walk, wheel, run, cycle, or use public transport.

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Challenge FAQs

BetterPoints Sheffield is a free to join rewards program designed to help you get active, earn rewards and support local traders and charities. It rewards sustainable travel for commuting and leisure trips and encourages regular, healthy activity for residents and employees in Surrey. The challenge will run from Monday 17th January until Saturday 30th April 2022.

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The habit of walking

"The rewards are a real motivator"

It became a talking point... and now the entire office of fifteen people is signed up to BetterPoints.

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