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Mary Oz
@maryoz.bsky.social
I'm an avid Slow Ways walker.
I like train travel, astronomy, canals, maps, graphs, prog rock and a bit of jazz, beer, remnants of the past, countryside furniture...
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Cheaper than a West End Show... and just as epic 🙌

The Night of Flight Free Adventure will wow you with travel stories from local adventures to round-world odysseys. Come and be inspired!

£30 for the full LIVE experience in London
£16 to watch online

Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
February 12, 2026 at 12:11 PM
#ThrowbackThursday
Is this from the days of the GPO telephone network, I'm not sure?
In Radcliffe north #Manchester.
February 12, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Caption this for #ThickTrunkThursday
February 12, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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#ThrowbackThursday #FromTheArchives

This month marks 10 years since the death of Tom Hunter, a ScotWays life member, who came up with the original idea of the West Highland Way and was the author to the book ‘A Guide to the West Highland Way’, first published in 1979.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Last night, I got properly "doored" for the first time. A car in the road to my right paused, and the rear left passenger threw open his door without looking, right into my path. I ended up on the floor, badly winded but ok.

If you don't know what the "Dutch reach" is, NOW is the time to learn.
February 11, 2026 at 11:14 AM
#WindowsOnWednesday at Bolton Station. The whole station at platform level is rather lovely in its own way.
@thebeautyoftransport.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM
February 10, 2026 at 7:40 AM
#PubSign on a long gone pub in #Preston next to the River Ribble.
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Greenhouse #perspective
February 9, 2026 at 9:54 PM
February 9, 2026 at 10:49 AM
The original Tarleton to Leyland @slowwaysuk.bsky.social route was SatNavForCars so I followed @hikinghistorian.bsky.social 's alternative and it was excellent! Full of interest and much less road walking.
February 9, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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February 8, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Sign the Petition
Hold a Parliamentary Debate on Palantir’s Role in UK Defence, Security & Public Services
c.org
February 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Let’s be open and transparent here. Starmer needs to resign due to someone else associating with Epstein and not being mentioned in the Epstein files. Donald and Nigel have clearly been vindicated by their association with Epstein and many mentions in the Epstein files.
February 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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There was a lot of concern about HS2 knackering 0.003% of our ancient woodlands but now HS2 has been binned off and won’t go near Leeds (pffft) let’s put a dent in the real threats to our ancient woodland and mangle a bunch of invasive species with machetes and fire then probably cider.
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Is flying really cheaper?

We're discussing this with @simoncalder.bsky.social on his Travel Podcast today 🎧 shows.acast.com/green-list-t...

and we'll be exploring the topic more in our online event on Thursday. Tickets free and available now! 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
February 3, 2026 at 10:44 AM
February 3, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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Aqueducts are pretty amazing, but maybe don't give it too much thought if crossing the 126ft high Pontcysyllte Aqueduct! It's also 100ft long, completed in 1805. #inlandwaterways #ukcanals #acqueduct
February 3, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Some #moon inspiration for #Moonday #Lundi. The River Lune at Lunecaster/ #Lancaster. The image shows the castle and the priory, seen beyond Greyhound Bridge which is now a road bridge, but was originally a rail bridge. The former railway concerned, now forms an excellent walking/ cycling track.
February 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Looking for other ways to help grow the #flightfree movement in 2026? Why not chip in with a donation to Flight Free UK; we're a small charity on a big mission, and your support goes a long way. Head to our website and click 'donate'! flightfree.co.uk
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February 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The huge John Rennie aqueduct of the Lancaster #UKCanals over the River Lune at #Lancaster. The high cost of this prevented the canal connecting with the rest of the network south of Preston. Another aqueduct over the Ribble was unaffordable. Ended up with horse-drawn trams, hence the tram bridge.
February 1, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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I created a charity fundraiser to support Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI), so that my local area can show that it stands above the small number of people who wish to divide us.

If you could please share widely, it would be much appreciated.

www.justgiving.com/page/sari-ox...
Oxfordshire Against Racism & Inequality
Help Robert Knight raise money to support Stand Against Racism & Inequality
www.justgiving.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Just a nice scene near Eccleston Lancashire from my @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walk.
January 31, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Pretty church and lychgate in Coppull near Chorley Lancashire, from @slowwaysuk.bsky.social walks.
January 31, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I find myself "collecting" #Almshouses. They're always so charming. These are on Fox Lane in Leyland #Lancashire.
January 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM