Photographers of all ages are invited to take part in a competition that seeks to capture why the National Cycle Network is special to so many.
Waymarked by the little red sign, the National Cycle Network spans some 12,000 miles across the UK.
On largely traffic-free paths that are accessible for all, the Network:
From stunning scenery to al fresco artworks, historic relics to community gardens, first rides to far-flung adventures, it is the weird, wonderful and everyday moments on the National Cycle Network that many people treasure.
As custodians of the Network, Sustrans is inviting people to capture what they love about the little red sign on camera.
You can enter the competition under the categories Amongst Nature; Sense of Community or Peaceful Mind, to showcase the beauty and diversity along it.
To be in with a chance to win a £100 gift card to the Sustrans shop (or £25 gift cards for four runners up*), enter today.
And don’t forget to share your moments using the hashtag #LittleRedSign.
*Full details on prizes and terms and conditions below.
Send images (no larger than 10mb) to photocompetition@sustrans.org.uk with the following information:
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The winners will be announced on the Sustrans website in August/September 2024.
The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom except employees of Sustrans and their close relatives, those judging the competition or anyone professionally connected with the competition.
Entries must have been taken on the National Cycle Network in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
All images entered must celebrate your experiences and the impact of the National Cycle Network and be no more than three years old.
The competition is open to all ages, however entrants under 18 must have their parent or legal guardian’s permission to enter.
Entrants under 18 must supply their name, age and a valid email address for their parent or legal guardian.
Images submitted must not:
Participants warrant that no animals depicted in their entries were harmed in the taking of the photographs.
If you are licensed to take pictures or visit areas which might otherwise be unlawful you should say so, and we may ask to see the licence if your picture is shortlisted.
All valid entries made before the competition closing date will be judged as follows.
Shortlisted photos in each category will be chosen by representatives from Sustrans.
The shortlisted photos will be scored by a panel of judges on the basis of:
The entries in each category with the highest score will be designated as the winner.
Winners will be notified by email or telephone within 7 working days of the closing of the competition.
Winners must confirm acceptance of their prize within 7 days of being notified by Sustrans and must provide a UK postal address for their prize to be sent to.
If Sustrans does not receive confirmation of prize acceptance within 7 days, it reserves the right to disqualify the entrant and select another prize-winner.
The prizes are as stated for each category and are not transferable.
No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered.
Prizes are subject to availability and Sustrans reserves the right to substitute any prize with a reasonable alternative without giving notice.
The promoter’s decision in the respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The winners will be announced on the Sustrans website in August/September 2024.