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
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#Exeter #UK
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January 19, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Looking forward to a big year of exploring, expanding and strengthening the
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
January 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Looking forward to a big year of exploring, expanding and strengthening the
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
Looking forward to a big year of exploring, expanding and strengthening the
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
January 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Looking forward to a big year of exploring, expanding and strengthening the
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
@slowwaysuk.bsky.social walking network + a new project that's even bigger!
Kicked off with a NY hike from #Paignton to friends in #Totnes.
beta.slowways.org/Route/Totpai... #SlowWays #Totpai
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Join our #BusAndBack challenge in 2026!
It’s a great way to discover new places, help our mission to find the best A to B routes and celebrate the benefits of bus-based adventures.
Find out more buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back
Where will you go?
#SlowWays
It’s a great way to discover new places, help our mission to find the best A to B routes and celebrate the benefits of bus-based adventures.
Find out more buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back
Where will you go?
#SlowWays
December 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Join our #BusAndBack challenge in 2026!
It’s a great way to discover new places, help our mission to find the best A to B routes and celebrate the benefits of bus-based adventures.
Find out more buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back
Where will you go?
#SlowWays
It’s a great way to discover new places, help our mission to find the best A to B routes and celebrate the benefits of bus-based adventures.
Find out more buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back
Where will you go?
#SlowWays
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We're looking forward to hearing about people's #BusAndBack walking adventures in 2026.
buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back/
We're slowly going to share a thread of ideas.
We'd love to see yours too!
First, how about #TfL's 389 in #Barnet? At 1.5 miles, is this the UK's shortest route? 🧵
buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back/
We're slowly going to share a thread of ideas.
We'd love to see yours too!
First, how about #TfL's 389 in #Barnet? At 1.5 miles, is this the UK's shortest route? 🧵
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're looking forward to hearing about people's #BusAndBack walking adventures in 2026.
buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back/
We're slowly going to share a thread of ideas.
We'd love to see yours too!
First, how about #TfL's 389 in #Barnet? At 1.5 miles, is this the UK's shortest route? 🧵
buildstories.slowways.org/bus-and-back/
We're slowly going to share a thread of ideas.
We'd love to see yours too!
First, how about #TfL's 389 in #Barnet? At 1.5 miles, is this the UK's shortest route? 🧵
100K views and counting for #EarthIn100Seconds!
If you had the power to swap 1% of one kind of land use for another, which would you choose and why?
Who do you think should watch the film, or would find it useful? Please share it with them!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
If you had the power to swap 1% of one kind of land use for another, which would you choose and why?
Who do you think should watch the film, or would find it useful? Please share it with them!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
100K views and counting for #EarthIn100Seconds!
If you had the power to swap 1% of one kind of land use for another, which would you choose and why?
Who do you think should watch the film, or would find it useful? Please share it with them!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
If you had the power to swap 1% of one kind of land use for another, which would you choose and why?
Who do you think should watch the film, or would find it useful? Please share it with them!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
Looking for a walking project in 2026? Why not walk and grow a @slowwaysuk.bsky.social web!?
Plot it out using our Journey Planner beta.slowways.org/Allroutes!
Where would you most like to give this a go?
Already got a #SlowWays web? I'd love to see it!
🐌💫
Plot it out using our Journey Planner beta.slowways.org/Allroutes!
Where would you most like to give this a go?
Already got a #SlowWays web? I'd love to see it!
🐌💫
December 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Looking for a walking project in 2026? Why not walk and grow a @slowwaysuk.bsky.social web!?
Plot it out using our Journey Planner beta.slowways.org/Allroutes!
Where would you most like to give this a go?
Already got a #SlowWays web? I'd love to see it!
🐌💫
Plot it out using our Journey Planner beta.slowways.org/Allroutes!
Where would you most like to give this a go?
Already got a #SlowWays web? I'd love to see it!
🐌💫
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See how we're (mis)using Earth in 100 Seconds
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
See how we're (mis)using Earth in 100 Seconds
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
See how we're (mis)using Earth in 100 Seconds
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
Earth in 100 Seconds: Revealing Humanity's Global Footprint | National Geographic
YouTube video by National Geographic
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
See how we're (mis)using Earth in 100 Seconds
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yHz...
#Earthin100Seconds @markruffalo.bsky.social
I've been nominated for the Great Outdoors Awards campaigner of the year for my work on #SlowWays. The award is for "campaigns or campaigners who who stand up, speak out and act on the issues that matter to walkers". I'd love your support. Please vote > www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/the-gre...
The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026: vote now!
Please take the time to get acquainted with your The Great Outdoors Reader Awards 2026 nominees and vote now - each one counts!
www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I've been nominated for the Great Outdoors Awards campaigner of the year for my work on #SlowWays. The award is for "campaigns or campaigners who who stand up, speak out and act on the issues that matter to walkers". I'd love your support. Please vote > www.thegreatoutdoorsmag.com/news/the-gre...
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Looking for a walking challenge or project to complete next year? Here are 10 ideas!
buildstories.slowways.org/10-ideas-for...
#SlowWays
buildstories.slowways.org/10-ideas-for...
#SlowWays
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Looking for a walking challenge or project to complete next year? Here are 10 ideas!
buildstories.slowways.org/10-ideas-for...
#SlowWays
buildstories.slowways.org/10-ideas-for...
#SlowWays
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
www.youtube.com
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!