Since lockdown 70% of people say they now have more time to get a bit of exercise. More and more of us are swapping cars and public transport for road bikes and our own two feet.

Whether you're off to the shops, visiting friends and family, or getting to and from work, school or college, Stop.Swap.GO! are here to help keep you moving.

Stop.Swap.GO! is part of Essex County Council’s plans to create a greener Essex. By making it easier for you to walk, cycle and use the bus, we can reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment, and help you make the most of our beautiful county.

So there’s never been a better time to swap the car for the joys of cycling or walking to work or school. Stretching your legs or getting out on your bike boosts health and wellbeing, it saves money, and it’s better for local communities and the Essex environment. Everybody wins!

Outdoor space here at Five Lakes comes in abundance. It got us thinking. Why stop at daily commutes? Our huge complex has lots of parkland to explore and trails to stomp around. Guests often bump into and photograph our local residents which include ducks, swans and Muntjac to name but a few.

So, during your escape to our hidden Resort, why not stretch your legs and take a stroll around our back yard?