Welcome to Elm Lodge’s dedicated Travel Plan site. We’re here to help you utilise the best of sustainable travel modes in your area. This website has been designed to provide you with up-to-date information of travel in your local areas, as well as information on local bus services, rail services, local amenities and more. On this page you can find information on:
- Local amenities;
- Bus stops and timetables;
- Train station and timetables;
- Cycle routes; and
- Events on in your local area.
The accessibility map below highlights all of the major amenities and points of interest that can be found in your local area.
Phoenix Green Village Centre is located approximately 650m away and is host to an array of facilities including bus stops, a restaurant, a public house and a recreation ground. The most convenient ways of travelling to the Village Centre is by walking (9 minutes), cycling (3 minutes) and the Care Home shuttle bus service (2 minutes).
The neighbouring village of Hartley Wintney is located a convenient 5-minute cycle from Elm Lodge. It provides a wide variety of services including a restaurant, a convenience store, a café, a post box and more.
Bus Services
The closest bus stops can be found on the A30, to the east of the site, via a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute cycle. The services from this stop are run by Stagecoach and include the Number 2 bus service. This bus service provides access to Hartley Witney, Elvetham Heath, Fleet, and Aldershot, three times a day. Further stops are located on Mitchell Avenue, via a 15-minute walk or a 4-minute cycle Check the Stagecoach bus website for up to date timetable information.
Elm Lodge will be providing a shuttle bus service which can take you to and from the A30 bus stops and Winchfield Station! Speak to Jon or your line manager for more information.
Rail
Winchfield Railway Station which is an 8-minute cycle from Elm Lodge and will be served by the Elm Lodge shuttle bus service. The train station contains a selection of facilities to make for easy, safe and convenient travelling. Facilities include: toilets, ticket office, step free access, CCTV and car and cycle parking.
Emsworth Railway Station provides direct routes to:
- Hook
- Basingstoke
- Fleet
- Farnborough
- Woking
- London Waterloo
For detailed and up to date train journey information for Winchfield Station, visit https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/winchfield/. To ensure that your travel is not disrupted make sure to keep up to date with the live departure information by clicking here.
Summer Cycling
As the weather starts to get better now is the time get out and about on your bike. Here are a few top tips to help keep you safe:
Be visible – Making sure you stay safe on the road with bike reflectors, lights and wearing reflective clothing.
Ride with friends – Riding with your colleagues can make your journey more enjoyable and also make you feel safer.
Service your bike – You can get your bike serviced or do it yourself. Make sure it is checked out, cleaned and serviced to ensure it is in good condition before hitting the road.
Plan ahead – Planning your journey ahead will allow you to prepare for the route and any potential hazards.
To ensure a clear route, make sure to plan before:
- Cycle routes available in the wider area can be found on the Sustrans website.
- For help planning visit: https://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/
- My journey Hampshire is also beneficial for journey planning: https://myjourneyhampshire.com/
Car Travel Options
Liftshare – By sharing your journey to work you will reduce the overall emissions, reduce the number of cars on the road and save money on petrol!
To offer or find a lift, visit www.liftshare.com/uk the national car sharing database.
Alternatively, arrange to share a lift with colleagues at the Care Home and if there is enough interest, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jon, who can assist in organising an informal car share scheme!
Top Tips for Driving Green and Saving Fuel
1. Be a Smooth Operator
Fast accelerating and braking burns more fuel, drive smoothly with light feet to help fuel efficiency.
3. Stop Idling
Don’t sit with your engine running, turn it off when you are sat waiting in your car, or shift to neutral at traffic lights. Did you know that 20 seconds of idling emits more CO2 than turning your car off and back on again when you are ready to drive.
2. Roll down to Cool down
Air conditioning reduces fuel efficiency by up to 10%, so roll your windows down instead.
4. Slow Down
Driving more than 55mph reduces your fuel efficiency by almost 15%!
5. Lighten Up
For every 50kg of weight, your fuel consumption is increased by around 2%. Removing unnecessary weight from your car will reduce how much fuel you are using for the same trips.
Electric Vehicle Travel
Over recent years there has been a shift towards hybrid and electric vehicles. Charging points will be provided at Elm Lodge for all staff and visitors to use! There are plenty of further charging points in the local area, including The Rose Estate Hook (9 minutes), Blackbushe Airport (9 minutes), and Heckfield Place (11 minutes). To view local charging points, you can visit https://www.zap-map.com/
Paul Basham Associates Travel Plan 