The Paddocks
Bishops Lydeard
RESIDENTS TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE
Your Guide to Transport Options from The Paddocks
WELCOME
Welcome to The Paddocks
Welcome to the The Paddocks Travel Information site. This site is designed to assist in making your move as easy as possible.
It provides information on how to get around using public transport and other environmentally friendly methods to commute to work and school, or explore the area.
The Travel Guide Site
The Paddocks is situated on the southern side of Bishops Lydeard, within walking distance of local schools, shops and leisure facilities.
The Travel Plan
The Travel Information Site is one of many measures included in the Travel Plan produced for The Paddocks and agreed with Somerset County Council.
The Travel Plan is a document which contains a package of measures to encourage you to try sustainable alternatives to travelling by car.
The Travel Plan can offer real benefits not only to you, but also to the community that surrounds you. It can help to relieve local parking and congestion problems and improve public transport connections across the area.
WALKING
Walking is one of the cheapest, easiest and simplest forms of transport. Bishops Lydeard benefits from good walking facilities around the heart of the town, with most roads providing lit pavements, complemented by a number of pedestrian only paths, which allows you to easily walk to the schools, recreation ground, supermarket and bus stops.
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A wide range of amenities are accessible in Bishops Lydeard within a 30 minute walk, with the nearby bus stops on Station Road easily accessible within a 5 minute walk.
There are also a number of local footpaths and public rights of way in the area which link together to create some lovely leisure routes.
The Green Travel Voucher you received in your Travel Information Packs enables you to select from a number of items which may assist you with walking more as part of your day to day life. This includes raincoats, shoes and rucksacks.
For more information on walking in Somerset, there is a wealth of information on promoted routes, the benefits to your health and fitness and safety tips at the Travel Somerset website:
www.travelsomerset.co.uk/walk/
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Are you not sure how to get from your home to work on foot? You could use Goggle Maps to plan your journey. The site gives you the route required with the time it may take: www.google.co.uk/maps
Benefits of Walking
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Walking is a great form of exercise and can reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Walking is a completely environmentally friendly activity.
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Walking is an important form of sustainable transport which costs nothing and offers a wide range of benefits to you and the community.
A GREAT FORM OF EXERCISE
COMPLETELY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
And can reduce the risk of heart disease
Costs nothing and benefits both you and the community
CYCLING
Bishops Lydeard and the surrounding Somerset countryside is a beautiful place to ride your bicycle with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings and designated routes.
Explore your local community by bike!
We’re encouraging families to get more out of life – by getting on your bike and exploring the local community – for an outing at the
weekend, a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or the daily commute. Don’t forget that your Green Travel Voucher, which you will have received in your Travel Information Pack is valid for a range of cycle equipment too!
For more information on cycling in Somerset, the Cycling in Somerset website provides a wealth of detail on promoted routes, the health benefits to you and information on cycle safety:
Cycling in Somerset | Cycling UK
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South Somerset Cycleway - Sustrans.org.uk
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Your local bicycle shops are:
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The Bicycle Chain Ltd,
Chip Lane,
Staplegrove,
Taunton,
TA1 1BZ
Tel: 01823 252499
www.bicyclechain.co.uk/
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Benefits of Cycling
Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family.
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Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment.
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Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 5 miles cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic.
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Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required.
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Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time.
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Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.
On Your Bike,
Station Approach,
The Coach House,
Taunton,
TA1 1QW
Tel: 01823 259035
www.on-your-bike.co.uk/
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LOCAL FACILITIES
The Paddocks is sustainably located within a comfortable walking / cycling distance to the local schools, shops, bus stops and the village centre. A number of these can be seen on the
interactive map below.
Schools
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Bishops Lydeard Pre-School
450m / 5 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
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Bishops Lydeard Church School
650m / 8 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Local Amenities
The Lethbridge Arms
210m / 3 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
Lethbridge Arms Bus Stops
350m / 4 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Village Hall
350m / 4 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Quantock Vale Surgery
400m / 5 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Bishops Lydeard Pharmacy
450m / 5 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Quantock Brewery
500 m / 7 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Broadgauge Business Park
600 m / 8 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Heritage West Somerset Railway
700 m / 9 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Co-op Food
800 m / 10 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Daisy’s Tea Room
850 m / 11 min Walk / 5 min Cycle
Church House Dental Clinic
1 km / 12 min Walk / 4 min Cycle
Bishops Lydeard Association Football Club
1.5 km / 20 min Walk / 6 min Cycle
Ceder Falls Golf Course
1.7 km / 21 min Walk / 7 min Cycle
Bishops Lydeard Cricket Ground
2 km / 26 min Walk / 9 min Cycle
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Why Public Transport?
Public Transport can be quicker, cheaper and more convenient than using your car and provides a significant environmental benefit. Using public transport can remove the stress of finding a car parking space, sitting in traffic and the costs of owning a car. Furthermore, you can travel to your destination while you relax with a newspaper or catch-up on social media.​
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To encourage residents of The Paddocks to use public transport, the Green Travel Voucher can be used on bus and rail season tickets. All you need to do is fill in the claim form and return it to your Travel Plan Coordinator. For terms and conditions, please see the included claim form.
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BUS
Where are my nearest bus stops?
The nearest bus stops to your home are located on Station Road, approximately 350 metres away (4 minute walk) and are served by the number 23, 28 and 613 buses. These stops are shown on the interactive map.
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To check the latest journey information for these services, visit: www.travelinesw.com/
23
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The 23 runs between Taunton to Cotford St Luke, via Kingston, Yarford and Bishops Lydeard. If offers three services per day between Monday and Friday.
28
The 28 runs between Minehead and Taunton, via Norton Fitzwarren, Bishops Lydeard and Watchet. The 28 bus route offers services every 30-60 minutes, Monday to Saturday, and services every 90 minutes on a Sunday. The 28 provides a direct service to Taunton Railway Station.
613
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The 613 provides a college service link from Bishops Lydeard to Bridgewater College. The service to Bridgewater College departs at 07:20 and the return service from Bridgewater College arrives at 16:45.
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TRAIN
Taunton Railway Station is accessible via the 28 bus. The 28 service provides a journey time of approximately 17 minutes to Taunton Railway Station.
Taunton Rail Station benefits from GWR and Cross Country services. GWR provides two services per hour to Bristol, Plymouth and Exeter. Services to London Paddington and Cardiff operate hourly from Taunton, with two services per hour to London during peak times.
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Cross Country operates services to Birmingham, Bristol, Plymouth and Exeter.
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Taunton Rail Station provides car parking for approximately 406 vehicles with 20 accessible spaces, alongside 82 cycle parking spaces. The station also offers a ticket office and ticket machines, as well as step free access coverage.
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To check real time rail journey information from Taunton, visit: ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/TAU
For ticketing queries, visit: www.thetrainline.com
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RUN COMMUTE
If you’ve never heard of run commuting, then it’s exactly what it sounds like. People choose to run to and from work, rather than driving, getting the bus or using other modes.
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It’s a trend thats growing in popularity too! In 2018, Strava recorded a 70% increase in run commutes compared to 2017, which itself was up 50% on 2016!
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Running really is the perfect way to be more active – it’s free and you can start right outside your door! You can do it as little or as often as you like and, with run commuting you can fit it into your daily routine.
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Some Safety Tips for Run Commuting
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Prepare the night before / Plan your route
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Build up gradually to the full commute - how about getting
public transport half way and running the rest? -
Buy a good packpack to carry everything / Pack light to
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Invest in a good coat, reflective clothing and a light for the
winter - be safe, be seen! -
If safe to do so, listen to some music or a podcast to help
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Figure out your shower situation at work beforehand
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Find a goal to train for, or a running buddy to help you stay
motivated!
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Running for Leisure
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Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world
They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take
part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and
they encourage people of every ability to take part; from those
taking their first steps in running to Olympians.
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Longrun Meadow parkrun starts every Saturday at 9am at
Longrun Meadow, Taunton, TA1 5AU. For more information see:
www.parkrun.org.uk/longrunmeadow
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Did you know?
In 2017 run commuters saved a potential 1.1 billion litres of CO2 emissions from hitting our streets.
CAR SHARING
CAR SHARING
Travelling with other people by car is an easy way to cut your CO2 emissions and save money. By splitting costs with your fellow passengers you will save on fuel and parking fees.
Use your time as a passenger to read or catch up on work, and of course you won’t have to find a parking space.
For more information on local car share schemes visit:
liftshare.com/uk/community/carshare-somerset
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Some Safety Tips if Meeting a New Car Share Buddy
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Avoid exchanging your full name or address before you've met someone.
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You're never under obligation to take a lift. If you don't feel comfortable, don't go through with the lift - even if it's been agreed.
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As with any activity that involves meeting new people, it's advisable to meet in a public place the first time. It's always a good idea to let friends and family know your plans too.
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Benefits of Car Sharing
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Reduces travel costs
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Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle
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Helps reduce congestion
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Expands social networks
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Reduces stress levels related to driving
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ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular. Unlike conventional vehicles which burn petrol or diesel, EVs are powered by batteries just like your smartphone.
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The main advantage of EVs is that they produce zero-emissions when you are using them. This means that they provide local environmental benefits including cleaner air and reduced noise in urban areas.
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Today’s EVs have the latest cutting-edge technology and can drive over 200 miles on a single charge, with some able to cover over 400 miles on a single charge.
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As part of the development ducting is in place to support the future provision of four EV charging points
Why go electric?
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Cheaper to run
Compared to petrol or diesel, electricity is cheap. Per mile an EV could cost less than a third of what a traditional car costs.
Cheaper to maintain
Compared to a traditional car, EVs have a lot fewer moving parts, with just three main components - the on-board charger, inverter and motor. This means there are fewer things requiring maintenance and servicing is simpler, all of which saves you money. You’ll never need to change the oil again!
Better for the environment
EVs have no tailpipe emissions, and don’t even have an exhaust.
Even when accounting for generating the electricity they use, EVs produce significantly fewer emissions than traditional cars.
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Easy home charging
With an EV you will never need to go to a petrol station again.
Simply plug your car in when you get home to charge overnight
and it’s ready for you in the morning.
Quiet and quick
EVs offer a smooth and quiet ride.
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For more information on the benefits of electric vehicles, visit:
travelwest.info/drive/electric-vehicles
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For more information on electric vehicle charging points, visit:
Did you know?
Every 3 minutes a new EV is registered on UK roads​
HOME DELIVERIES
A wide range of major supermarkets offer home delivery services to Bishops Lydeard, so why not save time, money and petrol and have your groceries delivered?
Asda
The nearest Asda superstore is in Taunton and is open 6am -12pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am - 4pm on Sunday. A home delivery is also available.
Creechbarrow Road, Taunton, TA1 2AN
Morrisons
The nearest store is in Taunton and is open 7am -10pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am - 4pm on Sunday. A home delivery service is available.
Priory Bridge Road, Taunton, TA1 1DX
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Morrisons groceries are also available via Amazon from Amazon Prime Members, which can offer same-day delivery on your Morrisons groceries.
Ocado
An online only supermarket offering a wide range of fresh
groceries, essentials, toys and more delivered to your door
Sainsbury’s
The nearest Sainsburys superstore is in Taunton and is open 7am -
8pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.
Billet Sreet, Taunton, TA1 3NE
sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries
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Tesco
The nearest Tesco superstore is in Taunton and is open 6am -
12am, Monday to Saturday, and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.
Castle Street, Taunton, TA1 4AB
Waitrose
The nearest Waitrose superstore is in Wellington and is open
8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.
Red Lion Court, Wellington, TA21 8RD
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Did you know?
Car travel for food shopping accounts for about 40% of all UK shopping trips by car, or about 5% of all car use in the UK!
HOME WORKING
Reducing the need to travel to work or while at work can save time and money while benefiting the environment.
If you work from home just once a fortnight you are reducing your commute by 10%, which saves you both time and money.
Studies have shown that people who work from home have lower carbon emissions, reduce air pollution, use less petrol / diesel, use less paper, use less plastic and have a better work life balance, so why not give it a go? You may even find you are more productive as you're not being interrupted.
Remote and flexible working allows you to balance your work and home life commitments and leave you feeling great!
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The Flexible Working Regulations 2014 give any employee
with at least 26 weeks’ service the right to request flexible working arrangements from their employer. This may include reducing your hours to work part-time, changing your start and finish time, having flexibility with your start and finish time (sometimes known as ‘flexitime’), doing your hours over fewer days (‘compressed hours’), working from home or elsewhere (‘remote working’) or sharing your job with someone else.
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For more information on requesting flexible working, visit:
USEFUL INFO
The Travel Plan Coordinator is available to provide you with assistance in relation to the way to travel and further information about sustainable transport methods available to you. You can contact the Travel Plan Coordinator using the following:
The Travel Plan Coordinator,
Tetra Tech,
90 Victoria Street,
Bristol,
BS1 6DP
Email: TravelPlanCoordinator@tetratech.com
For information on walking visit:
travelsomerset.co.uk/walk
For information on cycling visit:
Cycling in Somerset | Cycling UK
travelsomerset.co.uk/cycle
Your local bicycle shops are located at:
The Bicycle Chain Ltd,
Chip Lane, Taunton, TA1 1BZ
01823 252499, www.bicyclechain.co.uk/
On Your Bike
Station Approach, Taunton, TA1 1QW
01823 259035, www.on-your-bike.co.uk/
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For bus timetables visit:
travelinesw.com
For rail enquiries visit:
nationalrail.co.uk
Rail Station live times:
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/arr/TAU
For information about car sharing visit:
liftshare.com
blablacar.com
Parkrun details:
www.parkrun.org.uk/longrunmeadow
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For information about electric vehicles:
travelwest.info/drive/electric-vehicles
www.zap-map.com/live
For information about home working :
acas.org.uk/making-a-flexible-working-request
Green Travel Voucher
As part of the Travel Plan, LiveWest are offering every household a free Green Travel Voucher. This voucher entitles you to a 100% reimbursement towards each item associated with sustainable transport you claim for. For full details, see the separate Green Travel Voucher.
One bed - £100 maximum reimbursement
Two bed - £150 maximum reimbursement
Three bed - £200 maximum reimbursement
Four or more - £250 maximum reimbursement
If you have not received a Green Travel Voucher, please contact the Travel Plan Coordinator.
CONTACT
For Personal Travel Planning, or any Travel Plan queries, please contact your Tetra Tech Travel Plan Coordinator.
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please fill out the following form: