5 Miles with Smiles is a community challenge run by volunteers – inviting people to turn a journey of up to five miles into a fun, creative little adventure!
Half of all car journeys are under five miles, let’s re‑imagine them. Join in from July to November 2026 enjoying little adventures and making Big memories.
Businesses and community partners across Cumbria are offering prizes for you and your friends, family or work colleagues to create an inspiring, fun and inventive five-mile Cumbrian trip by bus, wheels, horse, on foot, or via waterways – think paddleboards, canoes, bicycle, e-bike or trike, pushchairs or any transport alternatives to the car you can come up with!
As well as making the people on your journey smile, can you also make the people you meet along the way smile too?
The more people who join in, the more people we can inspire and show that alternative travel choices to the car, can be affordable, great for the environment and are SO much more fun.
We’ve been taking part with our dogs, our friends, our work networks and our families, on bikes, on foot and on boats. And on holiday…
Our Volunteer, Jude, has been taking part in the challenge. Here’s the video he has made to highlight the benefits of walking and getting outdoors!
