The National Cycle Network

We have lots of inspiration and information to help you discover more of the Network.

Find a route
A couple walking alongside Maryhill Locks, Glasgow

The National Cycle Network is a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes for walking, wheeling, cycling and exploring outdoors.

In this new video, we're sharing the inspirational stories which show the difference the National Cycle Network is making to lives across the UK.

  • Find a route on the National Cycle Network

    Browse the hundreds of routes on the National Cycle Network and find the perfect walking and cycling route for you.
    Find a route on the National Cycle Network
  • A barrier on Route 4 in Reading

    Barriers on the National Cycle Network

    Find out what barriers are, why they're on the National Cycle Network and how you can get a restrictive barrier redesigned as part of our barrier toolkit.
    Barriers on the National Cycle Network
  • Close up of Ox-eye Daisy on traffic-free path on a sunny day

    Making space for nature on the National Cycle Network

    In the face of a national climate and ecological emergency, traffic-free paths of the National Cycle Network have the power to improve biodiversity and protect wildlife.
    How we're making space for nature on the National Cycle Network
  • National Cycle Network map

    Map of the National Cycle Network

    If you’d like to see routes across the UK on an interactive map, head over to the Ordnance Survey website.

    We’ve teamed up with them to help you plan your trip and navigate your way around the UK.

    Open the National Cycle Network map
  • photo of Sustrans paper maps and guide books

    Official Sustrans cycle maps

    Plan a whole year of National Cycle Network adventures with our regional and long-distance cycle maps.

    Your purchase supports our work to make it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle.

    Shop Sustrans maps
  • Person walking dog and two people riding bikes on shared path

    Our plans to improve the National Cycle Network

    We have an ambition to improve the whole of the Network over the next few years to benefit everyone.

    Our plans to improve the National Cycle Network
  • Three children on bikes on a traffic-free path of the National Cycle Network. Their grown up cycles behind. The path is surrounded by trees in full leaf. It is a warm, bright, sunny day.

    Get your free traffic-free route guides

    Fill in the form to receive our free traffic-free route guides for easy bike rides on the National Cycle Network.
    Get your traffic free route guides