Why Walking?

Walking is one of the cheapest, easiest and simplest forms of transport, which is boosted by there being a range of shops and services accessible within a short walk from Wellington Gate. 

Walking offers the greatest potential to replace short car and public transport trips, particularly those under a 2 kilometre distance. It provides a healthy alternative to the private car and also typically forms a component of many journeys made by public transport or by car. 

 

Walking around Wellington Gate
The roads in the area around Wellington Gate have pavements and street lighting, which allows you to easily and safely walk to local facilities, pubs, schools, bus stops and places of work.

Wide, direct and well-lit pedestrian routes are accessible throughout Wellington Gate, connecting you to local facilities.

You can walk to a number of local shops, facilities and services within a 30 minute walk from Wellington Gate. Local bus stops are located on Cane Lane only 150m from the development and connect you easily to the local area. Grove Village Centre is located 1.5km from Wellington Gate, with Wantage Town Centre 2.2km from the site. Both offer a wide range of local amenities.