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The Fair Trade Way

The view from Scout Scar (Day 4)

It is estimated that between 1.5 and 2.5 billion people have little or no access to the most basic of human needs. Much of this can be attributed to unfair trading systems.

The Fair Trade Way is a long-distance heritage trail on the three related local themes of fair trade, the British Atlantic slave trade and the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The 6-day walk links Fairtrade Towns between Garstang (The World’s first Fair Trade Town) and Keswick. It was created to promote the positive impact that using Fair Trade products can have on the lives of people who suffer whilst they produce the resources that we in the more wealthy countries consume in our everyday lives. Whilst following the route, walkers are encouraged to endorse the principles of Fair Trade by enjoying Fair Trade food and beverages where possible. If required, they can also seek out accommodation that use Fair Trade products.

The Fair Trade Way criteria:

  1. Each day should (where possible) start and end in a Fair Trade town, city, village or island.
  2. Actual and potential premises for Fair Trade refreshment should be included on the routes.
  3. Places of national scenic, historic, environmental and/or cultural importance should be included.
  4. Where possible, roads are to be avoided and Public Rights of Way should be used.

Quick map link:

https://ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?menu_type=S&path_name=Fairtrade+Way

OTHER FAIR TRADE WAYS 

1. Fair Trade Way Wales  

 http://fairtradewayswales.wordpress.com

2. Bradford District Fair Trade Way  

https://www.open-walks.co.uk/Directory/Bradford/5368-Bradford-District-Fair-Trade-Way/View-details.html

Read a summary of the Fair Trade Way route here.

Read “The Story of the Fair Trade Way” here