Getting to the Green Festival in Ludlow

Saturday August 29th and Sunday August 30th 2010

We think that travelling to the Green Fair should be part of the fun so here’s a few suggestions as to how you can get to join us…

Walking

If you live in Ludlow then one of the healthiest ways is to walk into town! From most parts of town it is a 15-20 minute walk. There happens to be about 8000 of us living within easy walking distance of town so you will not be on your own.

Factfile: Walking one mile uses up 100kcal of energy and helps you to keep fit. That is why Ludlow 21 is campaigning for a better physical environment for walking in Ludlow-the more pleasant it is, the more people like it.

Cycling

You might like to try a bike ride into town for a change! Sundays are often the best days to try out your cycling skills as town roads are generally quieter. Make it an outing. For example, you can cycle along the Linney and up Dinham to the Market Square. Those coming from the Steventon and the south side of town can travel alongside Temeside and up Lower Broad Street, Silk Mill Lane and Camp Lane to ride alongside the old town walls.

Factfile: The National Cycle Network passes within one mile of half of the population according to Sustrans. Route 44 passes through Ludlow!

Green Fair Park & Ride

If you can, leave the car at home and travel to the Festival using public transport (or a bike!). On Sunday, there will be special buses leaving the Eco Park (Ludlow Park and Ride), which is located off the Southern Roundabout on the A49 Ludlow bypass. The buses will leave the Eco Park every half hour from 8.50am, taking the 702 and 703 routes into the centre of Ludlow. The last bus from Castle Square to the Eco Park will depart at 5.05pm.

Car Sharing

We know that for many people living near to Ludlow the only way will be the car so we are hoping that you’ll load it up with friends and relatives to make the journey worthwhile and more energy efficient!

Factfile: Given rising travel costs, many towns and cities are now encouraging car sharing as the way ahead. In Paris they’re even buying electric cars for residents and visitors to share when making trips in the city.

Useful Contact Numbers

Rail Enquiries	08457 48 49 50
Travel Line - for buses and trains	0871 200 22 33
Central Connect	0121 322 2717
WhittleBus	01562 820002

Whichever way you travel we hope that you have a great day with us at the 2010 Ludlow Green Festival.

Please not that we have gathered this information in good faith. Please check again before you travel.