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Santas ride from Redcar to Saltburn

Two adults walk along newly improved Cullen to Portknockie path on the National Cycle Network.

Scotland

Upgrades to popular walking, wheeling and cycling route in Moray welcomed by community during Scotland’s Climate Week

Yorkshire and the Humber

Increased accessibility as Cinder Track works complete

family on bikes have a break on a towpath and smile at camera

Yorkshire and the Humber

Saltaire to Bingley section of Leeds and Liverpool Canal reopens for Christmas

A group of cyclists travelling on Swansea promenade on a sunny day, with the beach in the background.

Wales

Active travel in Wales: A critical investment for 2025 and beyond

How active travel will help get Britain building

Wera Hobhouse MP

South West England

Resilient Pathways - Enhancing Bath's beloved Two Tunnels for a sustainable future

Yorkshire and the Humber

How Saltaire became one of the first 15 minute neighbourhoods

a woman with a handcycle on a mountain path

Personal stories

London

Helping disabled people experience the joys of cycling: Katie's story

A man sat on a recumbent trike on the side of a road smiling with sunglasses on. There's a body of water on the other side of the road

Personal stories

Removing barriers has made my local Network route more accessible: John's story

Debbie, a recumbent trike rider, cycling along the canal into Gloucester

Personal stories

How accessible cycling helped me regain my independence: Debbie’s story

A woman sits on Barry Island promenade looking away from the camera toward the sea. Beside her is a parked e-bike.

Personal stories

Wales

Vale domiciliary care workers finding it easier and quicker to travel on e-bikes

UK-wide

6 Christmas present ideas for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts

Stocking fillers for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts

How to cycle in the rain: look after your bike and keep yourself dry

Two men cycling in the dark in a busy city landscape

UK-wide

A guide to cycling in the dark

Front doorway of pub with blackboards and road bike leaning against the door

National Cycle Network route collections

UK-wide

The 15 best Sunday lunches on the National Cycle Network

A otter next to a body of water sat in grass looking directly at the camera with wet fur

National Cycle Network route collections

Species you never knew existed on the National Cycle Network

National Cycle Network route collections

UK-wide

The best National Cycle Network routes to get to Pride events

Traffic-free route going through woodland and lush green trees

National Cycle Network route collections

UK-wide

Our favourite low-traffic walking and cycling routes for summer

women on scooters

Policy positions

UK-wide

Our position on e-scooters

Three people walking alongside their bikes and scooters in the centre of Edinburgh on a pedestrianised street

Policy positions

UK-wide

Our position on 20-minute neighbourhoods

Policy positions

UK-wide

Our position on access controls for walking and cycling paths

School children holding up a sign that says "How can we reduce air pollution?"

Policy positions

UK-wide

Our position on improving air quality

Two people riding trikes on the Foss Islands Path in York on an overcast day

The positive lasting impact of barrier removal on the National Cycle Network

UK-wide

Improving cycle parking for people on a low income

Four commuters in formal office wear walk down a staircase in a glass roofed railway station. One is wheeling a bike on a custom bike ramp which runs parallel to the stairs. The sky beyond the glass ceiling is bright and blue.

The case for a voucher scheme for people on low incomes and not in employment

Two female friends walking through high street with others walking in the background

UK-wide

Why we need to change direction on building homes

Partnership working on the Cinder Track

adults and children walking and scooting to school on footpath

UK-wide

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel

A volunteer mechanic fixes a bike in a green space attached to a women and children's refuge.

Cycling in a refuge: rebuilding women and children’s confidence

Cyclist and walker on Coventry traffic-free path

Helping local people cycle and walk more in the West Midlands

A girl cycles along a segregated cycle lane during the autumn time through Embankment in London, with other people cycling behind her in the background.

Policy consultation submissions

Our response to the Battersea Bridge safety improvements scheme

Policy consultations 20% car reduction

Policy consultation submissions

Scotland

Our response to the Scottish Government’s 20% Car reduction route map consultation

Our response to the Scottish Government’s STPR2 consultation

Policy consultation submissions

Scotland

Our response to the Scottish Government’s STPR2 consultation

Policy consultation submissions

Scotland

Our response to the Scottish Government’s NPF4 consultation

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