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.
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel encourages pupils to go to school by walking, wheeling, scooting or cycling.
Get ready for this year's challenge, running from Monday 24 March to Friday 4 April 2025.
Join schools from across the UK and sign up to be part of the action.
Who can take part?
All schools in the UK, including SEN/ALN/ASN schools, 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'll have access to a school login, where you can log daily journeys, track your school's progress, and even earn virtual badges.
Compete with neighbouring schools and make every journey count.
Why take part
Travelling actively and sustainably has never been so important, it helps pupils arrive at 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 24 March 2025.
Once you're registered, you'll have access to lots of resources and your school could win one of our exciting prizes.
2024's Big Walk and Wheel in numbers
2,269
schools registered to take part
561,794
pupils took part
2,386,015
active journeys to school logged
75,166
SEN/ALN/ASN pupils took part
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.
