LAY WOOD
DEVIZES
RESIDENTS TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE
Your Guide to Transport Options from Lay Wood
WELCOME
Welcome to Lay Wood
Welcome to the Lay Wood 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
Lay Wood is situated on the north-east side of Devizes, within walking distance of local schools, shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants. Devizes town centre is within easy reach, which provides a wide range of facilities and further transport links.
The Travel Plan
The Travel Information Pack is one of many measures included in the Travel Plan produced for Lay Wood and agreed with Wiltshire 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, which is boosted by there being a wide range of shops and services accessible within a short walk from Lay Wood.
Walking offers the greatest potential to replace short car and public transport trips, particularly those under a two-kilometre distance. It provides a healthy alternative to the private car and also typically forms a component of many journeys made by public transport and car.
The roads in the area around Lay Wood have pavements and street lighting, which allows you to easily and safely walk to the town centre, pubs, schools and colleges, bus stops and places of work.
Throughout Lay Wood, wide and direct pavements and pedestrian routes are provided connecting to local facilities. The pavements within the development also benefit from being well-maintained and street-lit to a modern standard. The development will also provide a pedestrian link through to Hopgood Close which offers a very convenient shortcut through to Devizes Marina.
You can walk to a number of local shops, facilities and services within a 30 minute period from Lay Wood. Local bus stops are located within 100 metres from the roundabout into Lay Wood, with Lidl a further 800 metres away and the Hourglass canal side pub 400 metres via the new pedestrian link to Hopgood Close.
For more information on walking in Wiltshire, there is a wealth of information on promoted routes, health and fitness benefits and safety tips on the Connecting Wiltshire website:
connectingwiltshire.co.uk/walk
Are you not sure how to get from your home to work on foot? You could use Google Maps to plan your journey. The site gives you the route required with the time it may take:
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; and
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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.
LOCAL FACILITIES
Lay Wood is sustainably located within comfortable walking and cycling distances to local schools, shops, amenities and bus stops.
Schools
The Trinity Primary School
1,800 m / 23 min Walk / 7 min Cycle
Nursteed Community Primary School
2,100 m / 26 min Walk / 8 min Cycle
Devizes School
2,400 m / 30 min Walk / 9 min Cycle
Southbroom Infants’ School
2,500 m / 31 min Walk / 9 min Cycle
Wiltshire College and University Centre
2,700 m / 34 min Walk / 10 min Cycle
Southbroom St James Academy
2,800 m / 35 min Walk / 11 min Cycle
Local Amenities
The Hourglass Pub
350 m / 4 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
Devizes Marina
400 m / 5 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
Marina Café
450 m / 6 min Walk / 2 min Cycle
London Road Inn
850 m / 11 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
Lidl
900 m / 11 min Walk / 3 min Cycle
RampNation Indoor Skatepark
1,200 m / 15 min Walk / 5 min Cycle
Route 2 Fitness
1,500 m / 19 min Walk / 6 min Cycle
Devizes Sports Club
2,000 m / 25 min Walk / 8 min Cycle
Morrisons Superstore
2,300 m / 29 min Walk / 9 min Cycle
Devizes Community Hospital
2,300 m / 31 min Walk / 9 min Cycle
Southbroom Surgery
2,300 m / 31 min Walk / 9 min Cycle
St James Surgery
2,600 m / 33 min Walk / 10 min Cycle
Sainsburys Superstore
2,600 m / 33 min Walk / 10 min Cycle
High Street Shops
2,800 m / 35 min Walk / 11 min Cycle
A GREAT FORM OF EXERCISE
And can reduce the risk of heart disease
COMPLETELY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Costs nothing and benefits both you and the community
CYCLING
Taunton and the surrounding Somerset area is a beautiful place to ride your bicycle with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings and designated routes.
You can cycle to all the facilities in Taunton within a 25 minute cycle, and access the National Cycle Route 3. National Cycle Route 3 routes from Lands End to Bristol providing a high quality link with many off-road sections, which is especially beneficial for those recreational rides!
There is a wide, segregated footway/cycleway running along the length of Great Western Way, which provides a link between the site and the wider cycle network. There is also a shared footway / cycleway along Silk Mills Road and off the Bishop’s Hull Hill, which connects to National Cycle Route 3.
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 – either for an outing at the weekend, or a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or daily commute. Don’t forget that your Green Travel Voucher is valid for a range of cycle equipment.
For more information on cycling in Wiltshire, there is a wealth of detail on promoted routes, health benefits and safety tips at the Connecting Wiltshire website, visit:
Benefits of Cycling
Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family;
Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment;
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;
Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required;
Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time; and
Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.
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.
BUS
Where are my nearest bus stops?
The nearest stops to Lay Wood Grange are located on Horton Road, approximately 100 metres (1-minute walk) from the roundabout into Lay Wood. There are additional bus stops on Naughton Avenue, approximately 300 metres from the new pedestrian link to Hopgood Close. The regular services from these bus stops are summarised below.
The stops on Horton Road are served by the 49 and 102 services, while the stop on Naughton Avenue is served by the 1/1C and 49 bus services.
To view the latest timetables, visit:
1 / 1C
The 1 / 1C provides a circular service every 30-40 minutes from the Naughton Avenue stops to Devizes town centre, Monday to Saturday, with a journey time of around 10 minutes.
49
The 49 provides an hourly service from Swindon to Trowbridge via Devizes, Monday to Saturday, with a service every two hours on Sundays.
102
The 102 offers one inbound service, Monday to Saturday, between Devizes and Pewsey via Rushall Primary School.
TRAIN
Whilst Devizes does not have its own train station, the 49 bus provides a regular link to both Trowbridge and Swindon rail stations.
Swindon Rail Station is located approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Lay Wood and is accessible within approximately 45 minutes on the 49 bus.
Swindon Rail Station lies on he Great Western Mainline and benefits from four services per hour to London, two services per hour to Bristol and two services per hour to Cardiff, on top of a number of local services through the Cotswolds to Cheltenham Spa and on the Wessex Mainline to Westbury.
Trowbridge station is located approximately 20 kilometres west of Lay Wood and is accessible within approximately 50 minutes on the 49 bus.
Trowbridge lies on the Wessex Mainline and benefits from a half hourly service towards Bristol and Bath, as well as a half hourly service towards Weymouth or Southampton. There are also hourly services to London Waterloo and a direct morning service to London Paddington.
Both stations also offer car and bicycle parking spaces as well as ticket machines and step free access coverage.
To check real time rail journey information from each station, visit:
Swindon: ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/SWI
Trowbridge: ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/TRO
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:
Car Share: Co Wheels Car Club | Co Wheels | Co Wheels
liftshare.com/uk/community/wiltshire-council
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.
Benefits of Car Sharing
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Reduces travel costs;
A commuter who car shares with one person typically saves around £1,000 a year.
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Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle;
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Helps reduce congestion;
If half of UK motorists car shared one day a week, pollution would be reduced by 10% and traffic jams by 20%
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Reduces stress levels related to driving; and
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Expands social networks.
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.
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.
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 - that's the equivalent of Lay Wood to Glasgow!
Did you know?
Every 2 minutes a new EV is registered on UK roads.
Why go electric?
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 therefore requires far less maintenance and servicing is simpler, all of which saves you money. You'll never need to change the oil again!
Easy Home Charging
With an EV you will never need to go to petrol station again. Simply plug your car in when you get home to charge overnight and it's ready for you in the morning.
Better for the Environment
EVs have no tailpipe emissions, and don't even have an exhaust. Even when accounting for generating the electricity used to charge your car, EVs still produce significantly less greenhouse gas emissions than petrol or diesel cars.
Quiet and Quick
EVs offer a smooth and quiet ride, with a high level of torque instantly available.
For more information on electric vehicles, visit:
connectingwiltshire.co.uk/drive/electric-vehicles
HOME DELIVERIES
A wide range of major supermarkets offer home delivery services to Lay Wood, so why not save time, money and petrol and have your groceries delivered?
Asda
The nearest store is in Melksham and is open 7am - 10pm. A home delivery service is available.
Morrisons
The nearest store is in Devizes Town Centre and is open 7am - 10pm. A home delivery service is available. Estcourt Street, Devizes, SN10 1LA
Ocado
An online only supermarket offfering a wide range of fresh groceries, essentials, toys and more delivered to your door.
Sainsbury's
The nearest store is in Devizes Town Centre and is open 7am - 8pm. A home delivery service is available. Monday Market Street, Devizes, SN10 1DN
sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries
Tesco
There is a Tesco Superstore in Calne, open 6am - 11pm. Home delivery is also available.
Waitrose
The closest store is in Melksham and is open 8am - 8pm. A home delivery service is also available.
Did you know?
Car travel for food shopping account 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!
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL EVENTS
World Car Free Day
September, Annually
www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/our-work-in-action/world-car-free-day
Road Safety Week
November, Annually
www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-wee
Commute Smart Week
November, Annually
www.workwiseuk.org/commute-smart-week
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel
March, Annually
Walk to School Week
May, Annually
National Walking Month
May, Annually
www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/national-walking-month
National Clean Air Day
June, Annually
Bike Week
June, Annually
National Cycle to Work Day
August, Anually
You can get involved with sustainable travel events, which promote the opportunity to try out alternative and more sustainable modes of travel to your workplace or education centre.
For more information and how to stay up to date and sign up to events, please visit the websites below.
USEFUL INFO
The Travel Plan Coordinator is available to provide you with assistance in relation to the way you travel and offer 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 Transport
90 Victoria Street
Bristol
BS1 6DP
Telephone: 0117 925 4393
Email: TravelPlanCoordinator@tetratech.com
For information about car sharing visit:
Car Share: Co Wheels Car Club | Co Wheels | Co Wheels
liftshare.com/uk/community/wiltshire-council
For bus timetables visit:
For public transport information visit:
For help planning your journey visit:
For rail enquires visit:
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/SWI
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/TRO
For information on cycling visit:
connectingwiltshire.co.uk/cycle
For information on walking visit:
connectingwiltshire.co.uk/walk
Your local bicycle shop is located:
Bikes & Boards
121 Southbroom Road
Devizes
SN10 1LY
01380 729621
CONTACT
For Personal Travel Planning, or any Travel Plan queries, please contact Tetra Tech.
Contact Form
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please fill out the following form: