• HAMPSTEAD Heath has been a godsend during the Covid-19 lockdown but more recently I’ve been avoiding it because of the mud and difficulty maintaining social distancing.

Instead I took to taking my daily exercise by bike and what a revelation it’s been. Camden has made some great improvements to enable “active travel” and the new cycle lanes are great.

Not only is there no mud and crowding but the new protected routes are also wide, clean, and safe from other road users.

I’ve been exploring low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) too. These are nice and quiet with lower pollution levels.

I’ve even taken to doing my shopping from local shops by bike. It’s really nice to see young families out together and give the occasional nod, smile, or hello!

Thanks to Councillor Adam Harrison and others who are helping make Camden’s streets healthier places.

STEVE PROWSE, NW3