I try to cycle in and run home. Following day I'll run in and cycle home. Only problem comes on a Friday when I cycle in and then have to cycle home so I have the bike at home for the weekend.
Direct route is just under 4 miles though I often do around 7-8 miles. If I'm running I head onto the coast path and along the beach which makes the run around 8 miles.
Out of 12 staff, 3 cycle.
As for wildlife, I did stand on a rabbit on the coast path one morning. Didn't see it in the semi-darkness. Realised I'd stood on something and looked behind me. A dazed rabbit was there staring at me before dashing off into the hedge. Scared the living daylights out of me and makes sure I keep an extra eye out now.