Dan Raven-Ellison
@danravenellison.bsky.social
Guerrilla Geographer. Founder and maker of #SlowWays, London #NationalParkCity & #EarthIn100Seconds. Coming soon.. Housing for Good. National Geographic Explorer.
slowways.org nationalparkcity.london danravenellison.com
#Exeter #UK
slowways.org nationalparkcity.london danravenellison.com
#Exeter #UK
Many thanks to National Geographic for sharing #EarthIn100Seconds with a large audience and during #COP30.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
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November 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Many thanks to National Geographic for sharing #EarthIn100Seconds with a large audience and during #COP30.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
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“I’ve done so many A to B walks that a circular walk from a car seems pointless to me now"
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
Sunday at Bill's Mother's: 26th Oct 2025
Slow Ways: the new movement for old paths. Endcliffe meadow. And: latest 🦫 news.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
“I’ve done so many A to B walks that a circular walk from a car seems pointless to me now"
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
David Bocking @bbobillsmothers.bsky.social went on a #SlowWays hike with the brilliant @maryoz.bsky.social and Susan. Read all about it on his Substack!
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Up for helping with #SlowWays this weekend? This map shows 900 routes across Britain that need just one more good review to be verified🐌✅⭐️❤️
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Up for helping with #SlowWays this weekend? This map shows 900 routes across Britain that need just one more good review to be verified🐌✅⭐️❤️
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
Could you check one... or even a trail of routes? And inspire others to follow in your footsteps?
Take look:
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
We're looking for a talented developer to join our team and help take Slow Ways to the next level.
Know someone who'd be a great fit?
Know someone who'd be a great fit?
🚀 We’re transforming Slow Ways and looking for a brilliant front-end / full stack developer (or CTO!) to help shape our website, apps + routes network.
Know someone:
💡 Open to collaborative methods?
🧭 In the UK and ideally the South West?
⭐️ Interested?
👉 beta.slowways.org/Page/job-vac...
Know someone:
💡 Open to collaborative methods?
🧭 In the UK and ideally the South West?
⭐️ Interested?
👉 beta.slowways.org/Page/job-vac...
October 1, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We're looking for a talented developer to join our team and help take Slow Ways to the next level.
Know someone who'd be a great fit?
Know someone who'd be a great fit?
We're looking for a talented developer to join our team and help take Slow Ways to the next level.
Know anyone who'd be a great fit?
Know anyone who'd be a great fit?
September 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We're looking for a talented developer to join our team and help take Slow Ways to the next level.
Know anyone who'd be a great fit?
Know anyone who'd be a great fit?
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Yes #Devon!
Check out verified #SlowWays routes, explored by our contributors and criss-crossing the county!
👉 beta.slowways.org 💚
Check out verified #SlowWays routes, explored by our contributors and criss-crossing the county!
👉 beta.slowways.org 💚
September 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Yes #Devon!
Check out verified #SlowWays routes, explored by our contributors and criss-crossing the county!
👉 beta.slowways.org 💚
Check out verified #SlowWays routes, explored by our contributors and criss-crossing the county!
👉 beta.slowways.org 💚
Can't wait to get my copy! It's your last chance to back this brilliant project.
Know someone in #Bristol? Why not treat them to one of these!?
Know someone in #Bristol? Why not treat them to one of these!?
Last chance to back the brilliant Urban Good's Urban Nature Map of #Bristol.
Everyone in the city should have a copy!
Check it out www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/bristolmap...
Everyone in the city should have a copy!
Check it out www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/bristolmap...
September 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Can't wait to get my copy! It's your last chance to back this brilliant project.
Know someone in #Bristol? Why not treat them to one of these!?
Know someone in #Bristol? Why not treat them to one of these!?
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There are lots of small towns and villages that are yet to be fully connected by verified #SlowWays walking routes.
How's your area looking?
Could you make a new connection?
Take a look:
beta.slowways.org
How's your area looking?
Could you make a new connection?
Take a look:
beta.slowways.org
September 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
There are lots of small towns and villages that are yet to be fully connected by verified #SlowWays walking routes.
How's your area looking?
Could you make a new connection?
Take a look:
beta.slowways.org
How's your area looking?
Could you make a new connection?
Take a look:
beta.slowways.org
Love this map! 908 @slowwaysuk.bsky.social routes that have been checked by two people and need just one more good review to become verified 🐌✅
Close to any? Could you be tempted to bag one or two?
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist... #SlowWays
Close to any? Could you be tempted to bag one or two?
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist... #SlowWays
September 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Love this map! 908 @slowwaysuk.bsky.social routes that have been checked by two people and need just one more good review to become verified 🐌✅
Close to any? Could you be tempted to bag one or two?
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist... #SlowWays
Close to any? Could you be tempted to bag one or two?
beta.slowways.org/user/waylist... #SlowWays
618 low hanging routes! Are you close to one?
... here's a map of 618 #SlowWays routes that need just one more positive review to get their trusted verified status 🐌✅
Are any close to you?
Could you help and check one?
We'd love your help to turn them all purple!
Take a look here beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
🧵2/2
Are any close to you?
Could you help and check one?
We'd love your help to turn them all purple!
Take a look here beta.slowways.org/user/waylist...
🧵2/2
September 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
618 low hanging routes! Are you close to one?
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Earth in 100 Seconds 🌍
What are we (mis)using Earth for?
Would love to hear your thoughts on my new short film. Each second = 1% of global land use. What would you change if you had the power?
Please comment and share widely.
Watch on YouTube youtu.be/MshXmxjEQnc
#EarthIn100Seconds
What are we (mis)using Earth for?
Would love to hear your thoughts on my new short film. Each second = 1% of global land use. What would you change if you had the power?
Please comment and share widely.
Watch on YouTube youtu.be/MshXmxjEQnc
#EarthIn100Seconds
June 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Earth in 100 Seconds 🌍
What are we (mis)using Earth for?
Would love to hear your thoughts on my new short film. Each second = 1% of global land use. What would you change if you had the power?
Please comment and share widely.
Watch on YouTube youtu.be/MshXmxjEQnc
#EarthIn100Seconds
What are we (mis)using Earth for?
Would love to hear your thoughts on my new short film. Each second = 1% of global land use. What would you change if you had the power?
Please comment and share widely.
Watch on YouTube youtu.be/MshXmxjEQnc
#EarthIn100Seconds
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I just backed it too, at least in part as I had making a map like this on my long list of possible projects and I’m delighted someone has beat me to it!
More on the plans for the map in this BBC News story.
More on the plans for the map in this BBC News story.
September 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I just backed it too, at least in part as I had making a map like this on my long list of possible projects and I’m delighted someone has beat me to it!
More on the plans for the map in this BBC News story.
More on the plans for the map in this BBC News story.
Ever walked a Slow Way?
Slow Way ferocious or just Slow Ways curious?
Love the idea, but frustrated by Slow Ways?
We'd love to hear from you!
Slow Way ferocious or just Slow Ways curious?
Love the idea, but frustrated by Slow Ways?
We'd love to hear from you!
Tell us what you think of Slow Ways!
✅ Help make Slow Ways better!
✅ Stand a chance of winning £100
✅ Or a new-design Slow Ways t-shirt
☕ Please take 10 minutes here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you!
✅ Help make Slow Ways better!
✅ Stand a chance of winning £100
✅ Or a new-design Slow Ways t-shirt
☕ Please take 10 minutes here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you!
September 9, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Ever walked a Slow Way?
Slow Way ferocious or just Slow Ways curious?
Love the idea, but frustrated by Slow Ways?
We'd love to hear from you!
Slow Way ferocious or just Slow Ways curious?
Love the idea, but frustrated by Slow Ways?
We'd love to hear from you!
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Andrew Davies hikes Land’s End to John o’ Groats on Slow Ways!
"To those thinking of following in my footsteps, I would say: do it!"
buildstories.slowways.org/andrew-davie...
"To those thinking of following in my footsteps, I would say: do it!"
buildstories.slowways.org/andrew-davie...
Andrew Davies hikes Land’s End to John o’ Groats on Slow Ways - Slow Ways
Andrew Davies has always been a traveller, from hitch-hiking around the country and Inter-railing across Europe as a student, to a career of any job that would allow him to live and work somewhere exo...
buildstories.slowways.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Andrew Davies hikes Land’s End to John o’ Groats on Slow Ways!
"To those thinking of following in my footsteps, I would say: do it!"
buildstories.slowways.org/andrew-davie...
"To those thinking of following in my footsteps, I would say: do it!"
buildstories.slowways.org/andrew-davie...
I just backed @urbangood.bsky.social's crowdfunder to create an Urban Nature Map for #Bristol!
Join me and get some great rewards!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bristolmap
Join me and get some great rewards!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bristolmap
An Urban Nature Map for Bristol
We will create a beautiful map of Bristol’s green spaces to inspire connection, climate care, and help put nearby nature in everyday lives.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I just backed @urbangood.bsky.social's crowdfunder to create an Urban Nature Map for #Bristol!
Join me and get some great rewards!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bristolmap
Join me and get some great rewards!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bristolmap
What's the _____ing?
I've had enough of saying "walking, running, wheeling and cycling" all the time - and "active travel" doesn't cut it.
What's the word - old or new - we can use that includes all these self-powered ways of getting around?
buildstories.slowways.org/active-trave... #SlowWays
I've had enough of saying "walking, running, wheeling and cycling" all the time - and "active travel" doesn't cut it.
What's the word - old or new - we can use that includes all these self-powered ways of getting around?
buildstories.slowways.org/active-trave... #SlowWays
“Active Travel” isn’t good enough. What’s the word for walking + running + wheeling + cycling? - Slow Ways
I think we're missing a word in the English language. We really need is a single word for the collective activity of walking, running, wheeling and cycling...
buildstories.slowways.org
September 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
What's the _____ing?
I've had enough of saying "walking, running, wheeling and cycling" all the time - and "active travel" doesn't cut it.
What's the word - old or new - we can use that includes all these self-powered ways of getting around?
buildstories.slowways.org/active-trave... #SlowWays
I've had enough of saying "walking, running, wheeling and cycling" all the time - and "active travel" doesn't cut it.
What's the word - old or new - we can use that includes all these self-powered ways of getting around?
buildstories.slowways.org/active-trave... #SlowWays
Let's help #cardiff in its quest to become a #NationalParkCity. Drop-in events across the city and online, from 9 September to 23 October 👀
#caerdydd
#caerdydd
September 4, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A giant heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped with this.
We're really excited to get building it all for you. I can't wait!
♥️⭐👍🐌
We're really excited to get building it all for you. I can't wait!
♥️⭐👍🐌
Wahoo!
Thank you so much to everyone who's supported and stuck with us. We are incredibly grateful for your trust.
We can't wait to bring the vision to life for you.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
*It's ended, but the campaign is still open if you still want chip in!
♥️⭐👍
Thank you so much to everyone who's supported and stuck with us. We are incredibly grateful for your trust.
We can't wait to bring the vision to life for you.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
*It's ended, but the campaign is still open if you still want chip in!
♥️⭐👍
August 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A giant heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped with this.
We're really excited to get building it all for you. I can't wait!
♥️⭐👍🐌
We're really excited to get building it all for you. I can't wait!
♥️⭐👍🐌
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98% with 13 minutes left! 😬🤞
Wow! We're on 95% with 40 minutes to go!
Will you make a difference to our big crowdfunder?
Take a look and pledge here 👉
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Please share!
Thank you to everyone who's already backed us! ✨♥️👍🐌
Will you make a difference to our big crowdfunder?
Take a look and pledge here 👉
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Please share!
Thank you to everyone who's already backed us! ✨♥️👍🐌
August 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
98% with 13 minutes left! 😬🤞
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Wow! We're on 95% with 40 minutes to go!
Will you make a difference to our big crowdfunder?
Take a look and pledge here 👉
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Please share!
Thank you to everyone who's already backed us! ✨♥️👍🐌
Will you make a difference to our big crowdfunder?
Take a look and pledge here 👉
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Please share!
Thank you to everyone who's already backed us! ✨♥️👍🐌
August 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Wow! We're on 95% with 40 minutes to go!
Will you make a difference to our big crowdfunder?
Take a look and pledge here 👉
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Please share!
Thank you to everyone who's already backed us! ✨♥️👍🐌
Will you make a difference to our big crowdfunder?
Take a look and pledge here 👉
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Please share!
Thank you to everyone who's already backed us! ✨♥️👍🐌
After a long and ambitious campaign, there's just an hour left to show your support for the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social crowdfunder!
We're on 94% - it would be brilliant to hit 100% before 8pm.
If you've not already done so, please take a look and chip in!
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thank you!
We're on 94% - it would be brilliant to hit 100% before 8pm.
If you've not already done so, please take a look and chip in!
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thank you!
Slow Ways for everyone who🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾!
Now’s the time - back our project to develop the ultimate walking, running, wheeling, cycling & horse riding network for Britain and Ireland
crowdfunder.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
After a long and ambitious campaign, there's just an hour left to show your support for the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social crowdfunder!
We're on 94% - it would be brilliant to hit 100% before 8pm.
If you've not already done so, please take a look and chip in!
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thank you!
We're on 94% - it would be brilliant to hit 100% before 8pm.
If you've not already done so, please take a look and chip in!
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thank you!
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Who'd like it to be easier to find the best 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 routes?
Our crowdfunder to make that happen ends at 8pm!
Love walking, running, wheeling, cycling or riding? We'd love your support to take Slow Ways to the next level.
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Our crowdfunder to make that happen ends at 8pm!
Love walking, running, wheeling, cycling or riding? We'd love your support to take Slow Ways to the next level.
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
August 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Who'd like it to be easier to find the best 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 routes?
Our crowdfunder to make that happen ends at 8pm!
Love walking, running, wheeling, cycling or riding? We'd love your support to take Slow Ways to the next level.
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Our crowdfunder to make that happen ends at 8pm!
Love walking, running, wheeling, cycling or riding? We'd love your support to take Slow Ways to the next level.
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
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85%
1,603 supporters
9 hours left
8pm today deadline
Support what we are doing? Back us now - time is running out!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thanks so much! ✨♥️👍🐌
1,603 supporters
9 hours left
8pm today deadline
Support what we are doing? Back us now - time is running out!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thanks so much! ✨♥️👍🐌
Slow Ways for everyone who🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾!
Now’s the time - back our project to develop the ultimate walking, running, wheeling, cycling & horse riding network for Britain and Ireland
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
85%
1,603 supporters
9 hours left
8pm today deadline
Support what we are doing? Back us now - time is running out!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thanks so much! ✨♥️👍🐌
1,603 supporters
9 hours left
8pm today deadline
Support what we are doing? Back us now - time is running out!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
Thanks so much! ✨♥️👍🐌
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Calling all🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands!
Just 33 hours to go - join 1,485 people in backing our campaign and help us reach our target.
✅ Find out more www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
✅ Support us
✅ Get rewards
✅ Help spread the word 💫
Thank you ❤️
Just 33 hours to go - join 1,485 people in backing our campaign and help us reach our target.
✅ Find out more www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
✅ Support us
✅ Get rewards
✅ Help spread the word 💫
Thank you ❤️
August 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Calling all🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands!
Just 33 hours to go - join 1,485 people in backing our campaign and help us reach our target.
✅ Find out more www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
✅ Support us
✅ Get rewards
✅ Help spread the word 💫
Thank you ❤️
Just 33 hours to go - join 1,485 people in backing our campaign and help us reach our target.
✅ Find out more www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
✅ Support us
✅ Get rewards
✅ Help spread the word 💫
Thank you ❤️
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Want to make it easier for everyone to find the best 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 routes across Britain, Ireland & the Channel Islands?
There's just a few hours left to back the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social campaign to make it happen!
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
A big thanks to everyone who's supporting us! 💫
There's just a few hours left to back the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social campaign to make it happen!
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
A big thanks to everyone who's supporting us! 💫
August 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Want to make it easier for everyone to find the best 🚶🏃🏾♀️👩🏻🦽🚴🏇🏾 routes across Britain, Ireland & the Channel Islands?
There's just a few hours left to back the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social campaign to make it happen!
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
A big thanks to everyone who's supporting us! 💫
There's just a few hours left to back the @slowwaysuk.bsky.social campaign to make it happen!
👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/slowways
A big thanks to everyone who's supporting us! 💫