Your Travel Choices 1 WEBSITE For more information and to download this brochure please visit: www.longcrosstravelplan.com KEY Website address to use Key search word(s) to enter to find the relevant information 2 WELCOME TO TRAVEL CHOICES FOR UPPER LONGCROSS Real travel choices Upper Longcross benefits from a wide range of travel choices, the Shuttle Bus service (page 8) is unique to the Development. The local area benefits from multiple paths and cycle trails, as well as the Eastern Woodland and Chertsey Common, not to mention Longcross railway station. King George V playing fields. Out and About Trumps Green is located roughly Whilst being well placed for 1.5 miles (2-3km) north east of Upper Longcross, where there are travelling, Upper Longcross is also VIRGINIA WATER H IGH S a number of local shops, whilst TREE located in the scenic surroundings T M2 BL A CKN D EST OA R of Surrey. The nearby area contains both Sunningdale and Chobham 5 C H S R H I EP N ROAD S LONDO TW C P HU are locatedER 2.8 miles (4.5km) away B E leisureR facilities such as Virginia T C ON L H RO R R L D OA I D 0 N C 3 Water, Wentworth Golf Club and provide a wider range of shops, T K SOUTH ASCOT A G E S M25 D AN ANE O A D L NH O S L M3 restaurants, take-aways and other N H UR R I L J12 S T R N OA E D SUNNINGDALE A E facilities. V D E GR EV N E S LONGCROSS U P N E M L D SITE MAP YNE C I RO S U SSIN A R G RD H T O D Keeping in touch R R A CHERTSEY O EASTERN WOODLAND T O ROUTE 4 R O A A317 L Look at the pictures, watch the D ON H Y D S N N G LO E videos A and read about the future A L 3 B A K 1 N 8 I T 3 of the development. 0 S E M M 2 C M CHERTSEY COMMON 2 30 H E 5 A B 0 O 3 D a C B H H OAD SS R www.discoverlongcross.co.uk E AM CRO G R LON B38 A 6 T 31 7 86 S 7 R B3 1 D A3 E OA A Y O J11 AY D R T PETERS W R S 7 O CHOBHAM LANE A31 D A A O D 32 O LL 2 W I T H Y S 0 E E AD F O O 2 N W N X 3 I R L H A SP IL I L H L E S W N R O O OAD I AY R N A ST D MURR D P 3 S U O A WINDLESHAM M S O N I 31 OR D C A R 8 WEYBRIDGE R O G W R A I N D D O LE D A SH A D O A D A D M R O R N O R A IO D L OA D Y R E R SE D T J3 R R J3 A E 322 H FO B C Y D CHOBHAM F L M I 3 LE C 19 U HERT 3 2 M S E EY A G RO 5 A T D R E O N A BAGSHOT ROAD LA D M ROUTE 223 G A H U D 1 AD 31 D I O L B OO R D D A A W E R 3 FO O 0 R 4 6 R A D D 2 4 R 245 R 5 A 1 0 1 O O S T B3 F A D A T 32 ROA D D 5 VIS IO A 4 PAR L 2 I N A R U O G A D ROUTE 221 CA R T A 46 30 M H O U O S E N D L A U N E D A M O ROA R K E G IC N N A LEW H I IG T K 3 D ITT H A L O S WOKING R 2 T 2 O RE W O R Y ET D A A L M W D O A D A H O B R O B CH 3 GETTING ACTIVE IN THE PANDEMIC Why not try walking to nearby facilities such as Londis Supermarket in Trumps Green? The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic This can be reached within a 26-minute and our ability to travel safely has seen walk. In times of national or local lockdown a shift in our travel behaviour, with some restrictions, physical activity has been of us avoiding crowded public transport shown to boost mental wellbeing and help environments in favour of walking and reduce social isolation, a risk factor for cycling, whether this be for commuting, depression. shopping or leisure. Trips on foot or by bike are the easiest ways to can incorporate Similarly, why not try cycling to facilities in physical activity into our everyday lives. Virginia Water? There is a sign-posted cycle route from Fox Hills to Virginia Water via Did you know as little as 10-minutes of Longcross Road and Kitsmead Lane. This moderate exercise at a time provides will take you approximately 15-minutes. physical and mental health benefits? Cycling is a good muscle workout and can help improve joint stability. As part of the Longcross Residential Travel Plan, a series of measures were set out Healthy Surrey has put together some in order to encourage active travel. For practical guidance together on eating well, example, a new cycleway on Chobham sleeping well, getting exercise, staying safe, Lane that links Longcross Garden Village staying well, financial issues, occupational to Virginia Water and the Surrey Cycleway health and physical needs during the Link, as well as an upgrade to the northern COVID-19 pandemic. This can be found at woodland walk to provide a clear and the following link: direct route around the perimeter of the https://www.healthysurrey.org.uk/covid/ development and to Longcross Railway basic-needs Station. 4 Travel on Foot Walking is a quick, healthy and Key locations sustainable way of getting around. Due to the rural location, the vast Due to the close proximity majority of your walking journeys between Upper Longcross and will take place within the site, at many local facilities, they can be the Eastern Woodland or nearby reached within a short walk. Local at Chertsey Common, and over destinations and approximate time the addition of high quality walking times are shown in the footways connecting residents to table below. shopping, leisure and employment facilities within Upper Longcross Time taken Location will make journeys by foot even to walk easier. Eastern Woodland 2 minutes Longcross railway station 10 minutes Trumps Green, north east of the site, contains a selection of local Albury Close bus stop 20 minutes facilities and can be reached within Trumps Green Infant School 26 minutes a 26-minute walk. Londis (Trumps Green) 26 minutes Walking times taken from Google Maps (from the centre of Upper Longcross). Assuming a walking speed of 1.3m/s. WALKING TO THE RAILWAY STATION Longcross railway station can easily be reached within a 10-minute walk. An upgrade to the northern woodland walk connecting your home to the railway station is in place. As more homes are provided, further walking routes will be opened. 5 Did you know? Regular brisk walking improves the performance of your heart, lungs and circulation. It can also lower your blood pressure. And it can reduce your risk of strokes, as well as the UK’s biggest killer - heart disease. Walking at any pace will help you to manage your weight, reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of some cancers (inactive people are more likely to develop colon, breast and lung cancer). Walking will improve the flexibility and strength of your joints, muscles and bones too - and it’ll reduce the risk of osteoporosis. source: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Further information of 90 minutes in length and finish For planning walking routes for with a chance for refreshments and everyday journeys or recreational a chat ! purposes a series of digital www.walkingforhealth.org.uk resources are available, names Woking and Runnymede and details of these sites are listed Health Walks below: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL SURRY HEALTH GROUP – THE RAM- Whether it’s public transport, BLERS ASSOCIATION cycling, walking or driving, Surrey Usually on a Sunday and Tuesday County Council has plenty of mornings. You can attend as many, information and advice in order to cut carbon, calories and cost of or as few, walks as you want. travel. www.surreyheathramblers.org.ukwww.surreyheathramblers. org.uk It features self-guided walks around Health Walks Surrey and a walking for health Run by CornerHouse, Woking and section which is can be used by the Runnymede Health Walks is your whole family local Walking for Health scheme. www.surreycc.gov.uk/ Walks are free and are a maximum Walking in Surrey’s countryside 6 Travel by bike Whilst cycling can help to superstores, GP surgeries, hospitals, incorporate exercise into your daily primary and secondary schools and routine, it is also acts as an efficient sports and leisure services. way of travelling in terms of both time and money. RAILWAY STATION FACILITIES There is secure storage for Upper Longcross provides plenty 4 bicycles, in the form of wheel of cycling opportunities within the racks, available at Longcross vicinity of the site.