BROADLEAF PARK
ROWNHAMS
RESIDENTS TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE
Your Guide to Transport Options from Broadleaf Park
WELCOME
Welcome to Broadleaf Park
Welcome to the Broadleaf Park 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
Broadleaf Park is situated on the eastern edge of Rownhams, within walking distance of local schools, shops, leisure facilities and restaurants.
The Travel Plan
The Travel Information Site is one of many measures included in the Travel Plan produced for Broadleaf Park and agreed with Hampshire County 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 range of shops and services accessible within a short walk from Broadleaf Park.
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 typically forms a component of many journeys made by public transport or by car.
Broadleaf Park provides direct walking links with connections around the site and to the local area. Within Broadleaf Park green areas containing grass, wildflower meadows, wooded areas, ponds and benches are provided.
Surrounding Broadleaf Park it is easy to walk to a range of local facilities with pavements and walking links provided along local roads to ensure you can easily and safely walk around the town and access many local facilities on foot.
You can walk to many local facilities within a 30-minute period from Broadleaf Park. To help, we have summarised the distance and walk times several local facilities below. Bus stops are near Broadleaf Park within an approximately 2-minute walk (170m), with local schools, convenience stores and public houses accessible in Rownhams within up to 30 minutes’ walk (2.4km).
For more information on walking in Hampshire, there is a wealth of information on promoted routes, health and fitness benefits and safety tips at: www.livingstreets.org.uk
Are you not sure how to get from your home to work on foot? You could use Goggle Maps to plan your journey. The site gives you the route required with the time it may take:
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.
CYCLING
Broadleaf Park, and the surrounding areas are beautiful places to ride your bike with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings, and designated traffic-free routes.
You can cycle to all the facilities in Rownhams and Southampton within around a 30-minute ride. A shared cycleway / footway is provided north and south of Broadleaf Park.
Explore your local community by bike!
We are 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, a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or a daily commute. There are several things you can do to help with starting to cycle to work, school or just for leisure:
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Use a journey planner or map to plan your route using cycle friendly roads, such as www.cyclestreets.net
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If you are cycling to work for the first time, then why not do a test-run of the ride to familiarise yourself with the route?
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You don’t have to cycle to work every day - being a part-time bike commuter still does great things for your mind and body
Your local bicycle shop:
Halfords – Soton Winchester Road
241 Winchester Rd, Southampton SO16 6TP
Tel: 02380789666
Website: www.halfords.com
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.
A GREAT FORM OF EXERCISE
COMPLETELY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
And can reduce the risk of heart disease
Costs nothing and benefits both you and the community
LOCAL FACILITIES
Broadleaf Park is sustainably located within a comfortable
walking / cycling distance to the local schools, shops and bus stops. A number of these can be seen on the
interactive map below.
Schools
Rownhams St John’s CE Primary School
950m / 11 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
Sinclair Primary & Nursery School
1.4km / 17 min Walk / 4 min Cycle
Fairisle Junior School
1.8km / 23 min Walk / 9 min Cycle
Nursling C of E Primary School
1.9km / 25 min Walk / 10 min Cycle
Oakwood Primary School
2.3km / 27 min Walk / 10 min Cycle
Local Amenities
Routes Way Bus Stop 1
70m / 2 min Walk / 1 min Cycle
Motorway Bridge Bus Stop
350m / 4 min walk / 1 min cycle
Nurslings & Rownhams Community Centre
550m / 7 min walk / 2 min cycle
Lennox Close Bus Stop
900m / 11 min walk / 3 min cycle
Horns Inn Pub
1.3km / 15 min walk / 3 min cycle
Oaklands Community Pool
1.4km / 17 min walk / 4 min cycle
Co-op
1.4km / 17 min walk / 4 min cycle
Balmoral Beefeater
1.4km / 17 min walk / 4 min cycle
Sainsburys
1.5km / 18 min walk / 5 min cycle
Lordshill Dental Partnership
1.7km / 22 min walk / 8 min cycle
Lordshill Library
1.7km / 22 min walk / 8 min cycle
Lordshill Health Centre
1.7km / 22 min walk / 8 min cycle
North Baddesley Community Library
3km / 37 min walk / 12 min cycle
University of Southampton Hospital
3.2km / 37 min walk / 12 min cycle
Spire Southampton Hospital
3.5km / 42 min walk / 12 min cycle
Redbridge Rail Station
5.1km / 15 min cycle
Westquay Shopping Centre
7.2km / 25 min cycle
Southampton Central Rail Station
7.2km / 25 min cycle
Southampton Airport
8.8km / 38 min cycle
RUN COMMUTE
If you’ve never heard of run commuting, then it’s exactly what it sounds like. People choose to run to and from work, rather than driving, getting the bus, or using other modes.
It’s a trend that is growing in popularity too! In 2018, Strava recorded a 70% increase in run commutes compared to 2017, which itself was up 50% on 2016!
Running really is the perfect way to be more active – it’s free and you can start right outside your door! You can do it as little or as often as you like and, with run commuting you can fit it into your daily routine.
Running for Leisure
Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and they encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians.
Southampton parkrun starts every Saturday at 9am at Southampton Common. For more information see:
www.parkrun.org.uk/southampton/
Some Tips for Run Commuting
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Prepare the night before
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Plan your route
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Build up gradually to the full commute - how about getting public transport halfway and running the rest?
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Buy a good backpack to carry everything with
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Invest in a good coat, reflect clothing, and a light for the winter - be safe, be seen!I
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Pack light to save weight
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If safe to do so, listen to some music or a podcast to help the miles fly by
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Figure out your shower situation at work beforehand
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Find a goal to train for, or a running buddy to help you stay motivated
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?
Your nearest bus stops are located on Horns Drive. Depending on where you are located within Broadleaf Park the stops are located within an approximate 2-minute walk (170m).
Additional bus stops are located north of Broadleaf Park on Rownhams Lane and to the south on Rownhams Road North.
These stops are shown on the interactive map.
4
The Number 4 provides a service every 30 minutes Monday – Saturday and an hourly service on Sundays between Romsey and Southampton City Centre.
661 / 663
The 661 provides one service daily Monday – Friday between Lord’s Hill and Winchester.
5A
The 5A provides a 2 services daily Monday – Friday between Rownhams and Eastleigh.
X11
The X11 provides an hourly service Monday – Friday between Lord’s Hill and Southampton City Centre.
To check the latest journey information for these services, visit: www.traveline.info
TRAIN
Redbridge Rail Station is located approximately 5.1km from Broadleaf Park and is accessible within a 15-minute cycle.
The station benefits from hourly services to Southampton, Eastleigh, and Salisbury. The station provides 8 cycle parking spaces and 4 car parking spaces
To check real time rail journey information from Redbridge, visit:
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/RDB
For station facilities, visit:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/rdb.aspx
Southampton Central Railway Station is located approximately 7.2km from Broadleaf Park and is accessible within a 25-minute cycle or 36 minutes via the number 4 bus.
The station benefits from 200 cycle parking spaces on platform 1, 44 spaces on platform 4, 4 spaces outside platform 4s entrance and a 140 two tier bike hut outside platform 1s entrance.182 car parking spaces with 2 accessible spaces are available with weekend tickets from £9.30 for a daily ticket.
Services are provided every 20 minutes to Bournemouth and London with hourly services to Portsmouth and Bristol.
To check real time rail journey information from Southampton Central, visit:
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/SOU
For station facilities, visit:
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/sou.aspx
For ticketing queries, visit:
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:
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;
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Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle;
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Helps reduce congestion;
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Reduces stress levels related to driving; and
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Expands social networks.
HOME DELIVERIES
A wide range of major supermarkets offer home delivery services to Broadleaf Park so why not save time, money and petrol and have your groceries delivered?
Asda
The nearest Asda superstore is in Southampton and is open, Mondays 8am – 11pm, Tuesday to Friday, 7am - 11am, on Sundays 11am – 5pm. home delivery service is also available.
the marlands-western esplanade, Southampton SO14 7EG
Morrisons
The nearest Morrisons store is in Totton and is open am - 10pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.
Spruce Dr, Totton, Southampton SO40 8AD
Morrisons groceries are also available via Amazon for Amazon Prime Members, which can offer same-day delivery on your Morrisons groceries.
Ocado
An online only supermarket offering a wide range of fresh
groceries, essentials, toys and more delivered to your door
Sainsbury’s
The nearest Sainsburys superstore is in Southampton and is open 7am - 10pm, Monday to Saturday and 10.00am – 4.00pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.
Lordshill District Centre, Superstore 1, Southampton SO16 8HY
sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries
Tesco
The nearest Tesco superstore is in Southampton and is open 6am - 12pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.
Tebourba Way, Southampton SO16 4QE
Waitrose
The nearest Waitrose store is in Romsey and is open 8am - 8pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sundays. A home delivery service is available.
32 Alma Rd, Romsey SO51 8AS
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!
For more information on requesting flexible working, visit:
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.
For information about car sharing visit:
liftshare.com/uk
blablacar.com
For bus timetables visit:
www.traveline.info
For rail enquiries visit:
nationalrail.co.uk
www.thetrainline.com
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/RDB
ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/SOU
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/rdb.aspx
www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/sou.aspx
For information on cycling visit:
www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-network
Your local bicycle shop is located:
Halfords – Soton Winchester Road, 241 Winchester Rd, Southampton SO16 6TP
Open:
8am – 8pm Monday to Friday
8am – 6pm Saturday
10am – 5pm Sunday
Tel: 02380789666
Website: www.halfords.com
For information on walking visit:
www.livingstreets.org.uk
CONTACT
For Personal Travel Planning, or any Travel Plan queries, please contact Tetra Tech.
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please fill out the below form: