Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school to improve air quality in their neighbourhood. And this year, we're celebrating 15 years of the Big Walk and Wheel.
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel encourages pupils to go to school by walking, wheeling, scooting or cycling.
Join us as we celebrate 15 years of the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel.
This year's challenge takes place from 11-22 March 2024.
Who can take part?
All schools in the UK can take part in Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel, it is free to register and easy to participate.
Visit the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel website and follow the instructions.
Once registered you will have access to a school login where you can log your journeys on each day of the challenge and track how your school is doing.
You can even compete with your neighbouring schools.
Why take part
Travelling actively and sustainably has never been so important, it helps pupils arrive to school alert and ready to start the day and helps create a nicer environment around the school.
We have designed our interactive school resources to be fun, flexible, and informative on how small changes can make a big difference.
Free resources available include:
- Curriculum linked lesson plans
- Top tips
- School assembly presentation.
Need some tips as you gear up to take part in the Big Walk and Wheel?
We have lots of tips and inspiration for a fun and active school run.
Our free guide is jam-packed with advice, games, and information on walking, scooting and cycling to school.
Register your school to take part in the Big Walk and Wheel
Make sure your school is registered to take part before 11 March 2024.
Once you're registered, you'll have access to lots of resources and your school could win one of our exciting prizes.
2023's Big Walk and Wheel in numbers
2,772
schools registered to take part
616,100
pupils participated
2,667,000
active journeys to school logged*
Want to know more about the Big Walk and Wheel?
If you have any questions, please email our Big Walk and Wheel team on BigWalkandWheel@Sustrans.org.uk.
