Since 2019, the Aberdeenshire Bothy has delivered hundreds of cycling activities and supported thousands of people to cycle more regularly and for short journeys – reducing car use and improving health and wellbeing in the process.

The Aberdeenshire Bothy is part of Cycling UK’s Connecting Communities programme. The Connecting Communities Development Officers are embedded in local communities, using their expertise and local knowledge to work closely with community organisations, local businesses, public sector agencies and individuals.

Delivery mostly focuses in Ellon, Fraserburgh, Huntly, Inverurie, Portlethen, and Peterhead, to align with Aberdeenshire Council's Integrated Travel Towns. 

The project offers:

• A wide range of cycling and walking activities for all abilities.
• Short and long-term cycle loans to help people find a cycle that works for them.
• Support for local organisations to coordinate and add walking, wheeling and cycling opportunities to their existing activities.
• Upskilling of volunteers to deliver activities in their communities and keep cycles working if there is no local bike shop.
• Localised networks of organisations, communities and individuals supporting walking and cycling initiatives.

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