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York to Selby

Running south from the walled historic city of York this cycle route takes you on a mainly traffic-free path through the flat, arable landscape of the Vale of York to Riccall and on towards Selby. A perfect route for families and novice cyclists. York has many attractions including York Minster, the...

York to Beningbrough

This beautiful route starts from the historic and picturesque city of York, a must on most UK visitor's itineraries, and wends its way north towards the impressive Beningbrough Hall. This beautiful ride takes you from the historic walled city of York along National Route 65 on a flat traffic-free ri...

York to Naburn

This stunning ride is perfect for families and those new to cycling. The route takes you south from the ancient walled city of York along the River Ouse and down a traffic-free converted railway path, passing historic parks, sculptures, bridges and the solar system. This route forms part of the Tran...

Helping York schools cut congestion

The historic university city of York has always attracted a higher than average number of people on bicycles, but car travel and traffic congestion continues to rise. Parents driving the school run is a major part of the problem. Since 2009, iTravel York employed us to work with 40 schools throughou...

Dame Judi Dench and Dave Jackson on York Portrait Bench

... and local cycle route builder Dave Jackson have been immortalised in steel for one of our new 'portrait benches', on a walking and cycling route in York. Life-sized figures of the legendary actor Dame Judi Dench and local cycle route builder Dave Jackson have been immortalised in steel next to a wo...

York children design their own school streets

Children from Badger Hill and Clifton Green primary schools are working with our North team and City of York Council to help make their school streets safer and healthier. We have worked in schools across York since 2009 to help more children walk and cycle. Cllr Andy D'Agorne, Executive Member for ...

Portrait Benches in York

Celebrating York's local heroes Dame Judi Dench is an actress of stage and screen who was born and raised in the Heworth area of York. Dave was born and bred in York and is a keen cyclist to this day. A highlight of his career was his involvement in the creation of the York to Selby route in 1984, w...

Street design at Carr Junior School, York

We are working with children, parents and local residents on a pilot project with City of York Council to help Carr Junior School develop new street designs and improve safety around the school gate. These changes will help more children walk and cycle to school and create calmer, greener places for...

Route 658

of the National Cycle Network connects the northern parts of York. With easy access to and from York train station, this route is perfect for visiting York Minster and the stunning River Ouse. There is a traffic-free link to York station, which forms part of the wonderful Way of the Roses cycle rout...

Route 657

offers an alternative to following Route 65 - which travels near to the North York Moors and past Felixkirk - and instead takes you through Thirsk. is a 22.2-mile route on the National Cycle Network, connecting North York Moors to Thirsk.

What happens when more women ride bikes?

So, why does getting more women cycling matter? To answer this question, I’d like to take you back to April 2014 when Sustrans launched the York Bike Belles project, funded by City of York Council. Its aim was to encourage more women of working age to ride bikes, every day, across the city of York. ...

Schools test children’s designs for safer roads

Children at two York schools are painting their streets with eye-catching designs during a trial of new street designs at drop off and pick up times this week, as part of our project with the City of York Council. If the trials are successful Sustrans will work with the school and City of York Counc...

Trans Pennine Trail (East)

... of the Trans Pennine Trail coast-to-coast route. It goes between Barnsley and Hornsea via Doncaster, Selby and Hull. There is also a Selby to York link. For those wanting to visit the historic city of York, there is a link from Selby. The Trans Pennine Trail splits here with one braid heading to hi...

Children’s street designs tested outside school

A colourful pedestrian crossing, games and a mini allotment transformed Ostman road outside Carr Junior School in York this week (10 March), as part of a temporary trial for one day. The new street designs were developed by children to make their street safer and healthier as part of our new project...

Route 665

... sections link from National Route 67 near the market town of Wetherby north-east of Leeds to Thorpe Arch, and then from east of Tadcaster towards York after linking with National Route 65. This route is part of the West Yorkshire cycle route. Starting from Wetherby at a connection with National Rou...

Work starts on the Solar System Way to provide better access for everyone

Our North team has begun work to provide York’s popular walking and cycling path, the Solar System Way, with better access for everyone, including families with buggies, people on mobility scooters, wheelchairs, adapted bicycles or horses. Danny Morris, our Senior Project Officer in York said: “The ...

Route 168

National Route 168 links Kildale in the North York Moors to Guisborough and Saltburn-by-the-Sea. See spectacular coastal views, check out the beautiful North York Moors National Park, and pass through quaint villages with steep gradients - perfect for those wanting a small challenge. Route 168 runs ...

Slow Tour of Yorkshire

Enjoy a great cycling day out in Yorkshire… at your own pace. Are you inspired by the Tour de Yorkshire? If so, why not try our version – the Slow Tour of Yorkshire. The Slow Tour is a guide to 21 of the best cycle routes across Yorkshire on the National Cycle Network. The routes are suitable for mo...

Route 65

takes you from the lovely seaside town of Hornsea to Middlesbrough via Hull, Selby, York and Easingwold. It’s a fantastic long-distance cycling challenge that takes you on an adventure through the beautiful landscapes of the East Riding, North Yorkshire and Teesside. Route 65 runs from Hornsea to Mi...

Driffield to Bridlington (Yorkshire Wolds)

See some of the wonderful landscape that inspired David Hockney with a gently rolling route through the East Yorkshire Wolds. Route Extension: This route forms part of the Yorkshire Wolds Cycle which takes in the beautiful rolling hills and dramatic coast of the Yorkshire Wolds and some of the ...

Scarborough to Hayburn Wyke

This great route takes you along the coastline where you can enjoy spectacular views of the sea in one direction and the North York Moors in the other. This lovely route takes you along the coast from the seaside resort of Scarborough with its spectacular castle and two sweeping sandy bays, along a ...

Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Route

A circular route around the rolling chalkland hills of the Yorkshire Wolds taking in historic Beverley. You'll pass through market towns, small villages and seaside Bridlington. This route takes you through the beautiful rolling hills and dramatic coast of the Yorkshire Wolds, a landscape that inspi...

Way of the Roses

... natural beauty in northern England. It’s a special cycle route that passes through the red rose county of Lancashire and the white rose county of Yorkshire. The Way of the Roses is a spectacular coast to coast cycle route which passes through both the red rose county of Lancashire and the white ros...

Route 656

of the National Cycle Network takes you on a strenuous journey through the North York Moors. It connects Coxwold to Hawnby, via Sutton Bank National Park Centre. Starting at Coxwold, where the route branches east from Route 65, it heads through the North York Moors via Sutton Bank National Park Cent...

Trans Pennine Trail

At Selby, an extension of the route continues north to the historic city of York, while the main trail swings east following parallel to the rivers Ouse and Humber. After passing through the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds, the Trans Pennine Trail reaches Kingston upon Hull. The route information a...

From train line to cycle route: Enjoying 70 years of Yorkshire’s Castleford Greenway

Castleford Central was a busy station with many trains to York. I often travelled on it, to Leeds mostly, often to watch Leeds United, and sometimes on holiday to York or Scarborough. When I was younger I’d cycle quite far, over to Bridlington or the Yorkshire Dales. We have been working with Wakefi...

Route 62

National Route 62 connects Fleetwood on the Fylde region of Lancashire with Selby in North Yorkshire. It forms the west and central sections of the Trans Pennine Trail which is a long-distance path running from coast to coast across northern England. Route 62 connects Fleetwood in the Fylde region o...

Portrait Benches in Chester-le-Street

He was born in Yorkshire in 1924 and passed away aged 90 in 2014.

Route 165

A mostly on-road route it takes you through the Tees Valley, onto Kildale Moor and then into the beautiful North York Moors National Park. The route then travels through the hilly Esk Valley and onto the seaside town of Whitby. Whitby Abbey is highly recommended as one of the best tourist attraction...

Doncaster to Conisborough

Exit Doncaster station and follow signs to National Route 62 via on-road cycle paths to join the traffic-free greenway just off York Road.

Belfast Docks to Loughshore Park (Route 93)

You will find secure, covered cycle parking at Lanyon and York Street stations. Train links from Belfast Lanyon, York Street, Jordanstown and Mossley Mill stations. Check Translink timetables

LGBT+ History Month: Celebrating people who have made it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle

Alice Austen was an American photographer who lived, worked and died in Staten Island, New York. Philippa York Philippa York is a Scottish journalist and former professional road racing cyclist. Philippa York in conversation with Stonewall Thank you Alice Austen, Jan Morris, Philippa York, Rich Lave...

Sustrans North receives Open Country award for disabled access

Yorkshire-based charity Open Country has presented our North team with a prestigious award for our contribution to improving disabled access across Yorkshire. Our team in Yorkshire completed an extension of the cycle path from Thorp Arch to Newton Kyme creating a 6 km traffic-free route linking Weth...

10 great rides to National Parks

The North York Moors The North York Moors boasts huge swathes of beautiful heather moorland, ancient woodland and dramatic coastline, making the scenery stunning and unique. There are few other places that have such a contrasting landscape. Our lovely coastal route between the seaside resorts of Sca...

Cycling with a disability

Earlier this year, we were delighted to join Yorkshire-based charity Open Country on one of their regular tandem rides on the National Cycle Network. Here, they tell us all about cycling with a disability and how organisations are helping people to enjoy the pleasures of riding a bike. Charities suc...

The best routes in Yorkshire

With some of the National Cycle Network’s most beautiful routes, you are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to walking and cycling options in Yorkshire. There are plenty of great routes to discover in Yorkshire. This route, also known as the Nidderdale Greenway, connects Bilton and North Harrogat...

Route 66

contains several lovely stretches of traffic-free canal-side cycling. This route from Greater Manchester to Yorkshire offers you the chance to enjoy some of this area’s fascinating industrial heritage. On the route you’ll see unusual waterways architecture and fascinating feats of engineering. Route...

Wetherby Railway Path

Using a disused railway line, this route takes you from Spofforth Castle to Thorp Arch in Yorkshire. This gentle trail is through Yorkshire countryside, passing through the historic market town of Wetherby along the way. At Deighton Road in Wetherby, the route goes briefly on-road – use the crossing...

Using the National Cycle Network in my role as a carer: Gareth's story

For the past three years the pair have ridden a tandem tricycle through York’s Foss Islands Path (National Cycle Network Route 658) and found their journey greatly improved since a Sustrans-funded initiative saw the barriers taken down to make the route more accessible for those with disabilities. "...

Sheffield to Rotherham (via Meadowhall)

This surprisingly green route takes you between two of South Yorkshire’s main urban areas, Sheffield and Rotherham. It uses a traffic-free greenway along the canal and the River Don Valley, passing the shopping mecca of Meadowhall. The route also forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail. From here the ...

Route 166

of the National Cycle Network runs between the Yorkshire villages of Kirkham and Hunmanby. You'll travel along quiet country lanes taking in views of the beautiful River Derwent and passing spectacular countryside scenery. Passing spectacular scenery before arriving in beautiful Hunmanby, it comes a...

Route 688

This section of the Way of the Roses cycle route travels across the spectacular Yorkshire Dales passing through Nidderdale and the Vale of York, via Pateley Bridge, Ripon and Boroughbridge. The route is entirely on-road with steep ascents / descents (especially Greenhow Hill). There are signposted l...

The communities that are carving out a space in cycling that is radical, inclusive and fun

And Philipa York, the Scottish cyclist and journalist.

Sustrans face to face fundraising

Fundraising on the National Cycle Network only, we have teams working in Devon and Cornwall, Brighton, Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, London, York, Manchester and Glasgow.

Barriers on the National Cycle Network

The long-term impacts of barrier redesign – a case study in York.

National Trust and National Trust for Scotland properties on the Network

Treasurer’s House, North Yorkshire – National Route 658 Nestled close to York Minster, this historic townhouse contains a collection of prized artworks, antiques and furniture, along with a tranquil garden where you can view the cathedral. East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire – The Airedale Greenway...

Walney to Wear and Whitby (W2W)

At Barnard Castle, the route splits and you can instead follow National Route 165 to Whitby via the Esk Valley through the North York Moors. The 46 miles from Barnard Castle to Great Ayton is relatively easy-going, although it does undulate gently. The last 30 miles across the North York Moors Natio...

My experience of walking in Edinburgh: Annie’s story

One major improvement that has been made since I've lived in Edinburgh is the junction at York Place. The separation of cyclists, pedestrians, and cars is helpful for me. For someone who's visually impaired, having to learn different rules, and a different layout for every kind of cyclist and pedest...

Upgrade for historic Shipley to Saltaire towpath

... between Shipley and Saltaire is being improved. It’s part of ambitious plans to upgrade accessibility and extend the National Cycle Network in West Yorkshire. Josh Molyneux, Sustrans Network Development Manager for Yorkshire said: Sean McGinley, director Yorkshire & North East at Canal & River Trus...

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Ways to get involved

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Rob Winslade volunteers as a ranger along the Spen Valley Greenway and Ringway in Yorkshire.

2021 English regional elections: North of England candidates' commitments

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Our board of trustees

Frank is a hospital consultant in anaesthetics and intensive care. He is also the regional lead for climate change within health and social care in West Yorkshire and Harrogate.

Volunteering with Sustrans: FAQs

EnglandNorth-East, North-West and Yorkshire & Humber: volunteers-north@sustrans.org.ukPhone number (Manchester office): 0161 923 6050Phone number (Newcastle office): 0191 261 6160

Celebrations as latest section of the Castleford Greenway officially opens

A brand new section of the Castleford Greenway is now officially open. This 1.3km section of traffic-free route creates an important missing link in Yorkshire's walking and cycling network. the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Cllr Manisha Kaushik, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transport ...

Penistone to Dunford Bridge

is a 5.7-mile route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Penistone and Dunford Bridge in Yorkshire

New improved Spen Valley Greenway opens again

Local people near the Spen Valley Greenway in West Yorkshire have been celebrating the reopening of an improved, more accessible section of this busy path at the heart of the community.

Route 164

is in two sections. One takes you through the Yorkshire Wolds from Pocklington to Hutton Cranswick as part of the Way of the Roses Coast-to-Coast cycle route. The southern section runs from Beverley to Kiplingcotes via North and South Newbald. Route 164 northerly section starts in the small market t...

30 new portrait benches added to the National Cycle Network

On National Route 65 in York, we're celebrating legendary actress Dame Judi Dench alongside a true veteran of Sustrans, Dave Jackson.

Skipton to Bolton Abbey

... Skipton with its impressive castle and regular outdoor market, through beautiful countryside, ending at the magnificent ruins of Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales. From Embsay, follow signs to Bolton Abbey along quiet country lanes with wonderful scenery all the way. You may want to stop off for ...

Route 67

National Route 67 of the National Cycle Network runs from Long Whatton near Loughborough to join National Route 71 near Northallerton in Yorkshire. The stretch between Chesterfield and Leeds forms the main route of the Trans Pennine Trail (Central). National Route 67 of the National Cycle Network r...

Settle to Clapham

This beautiful and spectacular ride runs along the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales with views over towards Lancashire and the Forest of Bowland. From the vibrant market town of Settle, it passes along quiet country lanes through the beautiful village of Austwick to arrive in Clapham, with its ca...

Spen Valley Greenway

The Spen Valley Greenway is a green corridor with wonderful moorland views that will take you out into the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. It’s a short and gentle cycle which is perfect for beginners. It’s also home to a fascinating collection of artworks.

Hornsea Rail Trail (Hull to Hornsea)

... route takes you right through to the seafront and beach in Hornsea with its panoramic coastal views. Enjoy seaside attractions, cafes, pubs, fish and chip shops and play areas for children. Back towards the freshwater mere (Yorkshire’s largest lake!) is a small award-winning museum of local life.

Route 71

... in Cumbria. It then passes Appleby-in-Westmorland and Northallerton to meet National Route 65 - the White Rose Cycle Route - at Kirby Knowle in Yorkshire. The route is fully open and signed in both directions. It then joins National Route 70 through Kirkby Stephen to the northern edge of the Yorksh...

Nidderdale Greenway - Harrogate to Ripley Cycle Route

This route connects Bilton, North Harrogate, and Knaresborough with Ripley on a fantastic 4-mile converted railway line. Along this short and gentle ride the North Yorkshire countryside is golden with wheat fields in the summer and ablaze with the amber leaves of the surrounding woodland in autumn.

Route 70

... Route 70 takes you from Barrow-In-Furness via Ulverston, Grange-over-Sands, the southern part of the Lake District, and a short stretch on National Route 6, to Lowgill on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales where it joins National Route 68. Only traffic-free section of note is in the Haverthwaite area.

Route 69

Hest Bank (Morecambe) to Clapham (North Yorkshire)

Scarborough to Whitby

We're working with North Yorkshire Council to improve the quality and accessibility of the Cinder Track. Find out more details here:

Trans Pennine Trail celebrates 30 years

Initial construction works for the Trans Pennine Trail began in 1989, leading to a trail from York to Liverpool via Selby, Doncaster, Barnsley, Manchester, Warrington and Widnes, with other northern and southern sections added later to create the full coast to coast route that officially opened in 2...

Camping and cycling adventures on the National Cycle Network

York to Naburn is a stunning, largely traffic-free, 10-mile route on a former railway line. It travels from the ancient walled city of York along the River Ouse, passing historic parks, sculptures and a model solar system. And if canvas isn't your thing, the Caravan Club have the York Rowntree Park ...

The UK’s best long-distance cycle rides

Nidderdale and Yorkshire Dales, which are areas of outstanding natural beauty the historic city of York Yorkshire Wolds Read more about the Yorkshire Wolds cycle route. Enjoy the breathtaking scenes of the Yorkshire Wolds. Photo: Saddle Skedaddle.

Let’s give residents their city centres back

Cities like York and Birmingham are committing to be car-free as early as 2023. The motion brought by Cllr Amy Heley to the Environment, Transport and Sustainability Committee could make Brighton one of the first cities in the country to commit to a car free city centre by 2023, joining York, Oxford...

Artworks and art trails on the National Cycle Network

York to Selby Three scientists from the University of York constructed this 10.4-km scale model of the solar system.

Common myths about investment in walking and cycling busted by research report

In addition, between 2000 and 2012, 470 miles of bicycle routes were added to the streets of New York. The city experienced a 72% fall in the risk of serious injury experienced by cyclists in New York, despite a three-fold rise in the number of bike trips. (NYCDOT, 2013).

“Every barrier, however well-designed, will disenfranchise someone”

Our North England team were delighted to win the Open Country Good Access Scheme award for three Yorkshire projects on the National Cycle Network. Open Country Chief Officer, David Shaftoe explains why we need to keep removing and redesigning barriers so that everyone can enjoy the Network. Open Cou...

Sustrans in Northern Ireland's response to the Energy Strategy call for evidence

This has been costed by DfI at £150m and would see a whole network of greenways, for less than the cost of the York Street Interchange project.

Free parking not good for high streets

Similar results have been found outside the UK.  In New York, new bike lanes (and the removal of some parking) boosted trade on 8th Avenue compared to other areas in the city.

London transport deal must be secured for economic recovery

Pre-pandemic, London counted on 72% of its income coming from public transport fares, while New York and Paris only rely on fares for 36%-41% of income.

Cycling helped to keep us sane during lockdown

We did a mix of traffic-free routes and roads. Locally we take the bike on the Leeds to Liverpool canal and we’re near enough to York that we can just pop into the city on the National Cycle Network.

National Cycle Network Route 7 in West Dunbartonshire transformed by traffic-free Bowline project

Creation of an attractive traffic-free link, including a linear park inspired by New York City’s Highline. Improving access, and bringing a taste of New York to West Dunbartonshire Inspired by New York's Highline, the new linear park has transformed a railway crossing and 124-year old bridge which h...

9 impressive structures to visit on the National Cycle Network

Former East Coast Main Line Bridges, National Route 65, south of York Another remnant from the railway’s heyday are the overbridges that run along part of Route 65 on the way up to York. The viaduct was once used by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, which closed in 1959. Now a Grade II listed st...

9 classic children's book destinations on the National Cycle Network

Shambles, York - National Route 658 This historic street in York was long considered the inspiration behind Diagon Alley in the spellbinding book series.

Explore the UK’s best nature walks and cycles on these greenways

Solar System Way, York This path is part of National Cycle Network Route 62, and connects Bishopthorpe in York with the village of Riccall.

14 of our favourite bakeries on the National Cycle Network

8. Flori Bakery, York, York to Selby (National Route 65)

Challenge rides in England

Cycling through the Yorkshire Wolds on the Way of the Roses History and natural beauty combine in this route. The Way of the Roses links Lancashire and Yorkshire. Its name refers to the War of the Roses when the houses of the two counties fought for dominion. Lancaster Castle. The ruins of Fountains...

How to reduce your exposure to air pollution during daily travel

Those emissions in CO2 are the equivalent of over 800,000 people taking flights from London to New York.

Making it easier for people to walk and cycle

Janette Sadik-Khan, Bloomberg Associates, former New York City Transportation Commissioner

Why are there barriers on the National Cycle Network?

A redesigned barrier in York.

New cycling infrastructure can deliver a healthy economic recovery

Former New York City transportation commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan told Wired magazine recently:

Greener Greenways: The project that defined how we work with wildlife

We studied the data from England and Wales with York University and together examined the role which greenways can play in reducing habitat fragmentation.

Action-packed year at Active Travel Hubs

Plans to remove most traffic except buses, blue-badge holders and cycles from adjoining York Street are at consultation stage.

The National Cycle Network Bucket List

National Route 70, North Yorkshire The highest pub in Britain at 1,732 feet above sea level. Set on the lonely heights of the Yorkshire Dales, the Tan Hill Inn is a unique and historic building dating back to the 17th century – complete with three roaring fires to warm the feet. National Route 688, ...

Sustrans publishes evaluation of temporary active travel programme

“Spaces for People was an emergency response to the global pandemic – across the world, in places like New York, Paris and Berlin, streets were reshaped to meet the big shift in public demand for safer walking, wheeling and cycling.

Is the car still King?

Oxford has published final proposals for the UK’s first Zero Emissions Zone to be introduced 2020. York will ban cars from the city centre by 2023 and Brighton has just approved a report into a car-fee centre.

London needs more devolved powers to tackle the funding crisis

Furthermore, London is already the international outlier, with Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Madrid, Tokyo, and New York all already having greater control over generating income than London.

Living car-free with a young child

That’s the equivalent of 370,000 people taking flights from London Heathrow to New York.

People living in UK cities and towns want measures to reduce car use and increase cycling

At the same time, the proportion of journeys cycled increased by 13%. Cities including Birmingham, York and Brighton currently have proposals to follow a similar model.

Better access and wildlife habitats on Trans Pennine Trail

Sarah Bradbury, our Senior project officer in Yorkshire said: We are working with local authorities across Yorkshire to help improve local cycle and walking networks. Read our latest news in Yorkshire

Traffic-free paths, bridges, signage – how, together, we’re transforming the National Cycle Network

An attractive traffic-free link, similar to New York City’s Highline.

Our response to the Birmingham Transport Plan

No city has as yet taken this approach with the exception possibly of Cambridge. However, York, Brighton and Edinburgh are all developing similar plans.

Where to hire bikes on the National Cycle Network

Get Cycling near National Route 65, North Yorkshire Whether you travel north or south from the western side of York city centre on National Route 65, you’ll find long stretches of traffic-free cycling through open countryside.

Councillors visit our work on Castleford Greenway

... the Castleford Greenway last week to mark the start of our work on the next phase of a £1.2m scheme to enable more people to cycle and walk in West Yorkshire. From left to right; Kevin Bamber, AMCO Giffen; John Davis, Wakefield Council; Steven Best, Sustrans; Cllr Kim Groves Chair of the West Yorks...

Latest £730,000 section of the Castleford to Wakefield Greenway opens

Sustrans has worked in partnership with Wakefield Council and Leeds Council to complete a new 1.3km section of walking and cycling route in Yorkshire. The latest £730,000 section of the Castleford to Wakefield Greenway, in West Yorkshire, officially opened this week. Delivered through the West Yorks...

Why you need to try bikepacking

... cycle touring? And carry everything you need on a bike? First-time bikepacker Deepti took on the challenge to travel light and cycled 750 miles from Yorkshire to Orkney. In this blog she shares everything she learned, so you can create your own bikepacking adventure. It was summer 2018 and my husba...

Trying to go car-free on an e-bike in Belfast - Meabh's story

"Even with the Connswater and Comber Greenways, it’s by no means an easy or pleasant route across town and then you add in the zero cycling infrastructure from Yorkgate in north Belfast.

Eight Scottish local authorities successfully shortlisted in Community Links PLUS 2018

6. Glasgow City Council: Yorkhill Kelvingrove Cycling VillageThrough partnership working with Glasgow City Council and Sustrans, the Community Council have already overseen some enhancements to the area including improved roads, footways and signage, installation of cycle racks and on-street cycle p...

Three out of five UK parents currently do not enjoy the school run, with congestion the main reason why

A recent survey commissioned by Sustrans found that 59% of parents in the UK do not enjoy their daily journey to school. The Yorkshire and the Humber region tops the list as those most unhappy with the school run, at 67%. Read more about our findings.

New Wetherby cycle link helps people stay active

Rupert Douglas, our Network Development Manager in Yorkshire said: “This new link in Yorkshire’s National Cycle Network will allow more local people around Wetherby to easily access a traffic-free path. There are over 1,000 miles of National Cycle Route in Yorkshire.

Sustrans Head of Network Development, Mike Babbitt named Outstanding Professional Campaigner

... team of engineers and designers who have worked hard on these projects, as well as the partner organisations, including local authorities and West Yorkshire Combined Authority. "Yorkshire has many fantastic walking and cycling routes as part of the National Cycle Network but many of them are in a p...

8 bike rides for fun days out with friends

The Sheffield to Rotherham (via Meadowhall) route takes you between two of South Yorkshire’s main urban areas along the canal and the River Don Valley.

Have your say on missing link for Calder Valley Greenway

One of the best routes in Yorkshire Rupert Douglas, Our Yorkshire Network Development Manager said: “The Calder Valley Greenway is one of our best routes for walking and cycling in Yorkshire but the busy on-road section at Mirfield puts many people off using it.

Improved Lune Valley Greenway opens

It’s the first stage of an exciting, longer-term plan to extend the Lune Valley Greenway linking communities in Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire. This would take users from the coast up to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Our North team hope to work with partners in Lancashire, Cumbria and ...

Santas on the Castleford to Wakefield Greenway

The bridge and new route section are part of a £1.2m scheme delivered through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s CityConnect programme with us and Wakefield Council. The programme aims to encourage more people to travel by bike or on foot. Cllr Kim Groves, Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined A...

Better access for everyone on the Trans Pennine Trail

Sarah Bradbury, our Senior project officer in Yorkshire said: We are working with local authorities across Yorkshire to help improve local cycle and walking networks.

Towpath through Saltaire World Heritage Site upgraded

Josh Molyneux, our Network Development Manager for Yorkshire said: “This section of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has always been popular for people walking and cycling for leisure, tourism and commuting. “Canal & River Trust is the largest waterways charity working to care for and protect 2,0...

Rides and walks to RSPB nature reserves

Dearne Valley Old Moor, Barnsley, South Yorkshire The Barnsley to Old Moor route takes you right to the entrance of this fantastic reserve in South Yorkshire.

Exercising to relieve anxiety during lockdown

Especially as I’m not able to travel to see family or friends in Yorkshire.

Using the National Cycle Network to manage my mental health

Wayne said: “I started using the Network in 2016 when I also became a volunteer for Sustrans, as I love cycling. In Yorkshire before I relocated to the North East I regularly used Route 66 in Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton. I now live within one mile of the C2C (Sea to Sea).

Sea to Sea (C2C) path reopens at Vigo Bridge in the North East

Richard Marshall, Highways England regional director for Yorkshire and North East said:

Our response to the 2020 budget

£317 million for West Yorkshire, including £39.9 million for Halifax delivering a new bus station, improved rail station and other improvements to complement the revitalisation of the town centre and £30 million for active and sustainable travel across Bradford

How Saltaire became one of the first 15 minute neighbourhoods

The nineteenth century mill town of Saltaire in West Yorkshire seems an appropriate place for a revival of active travel.

Where to spot summer wildlife on the National Cycle Network

8. Spen Valley Greenway, West Yorkshire

Our top 10 challenging rides

A spectacular coast to coast cycle route passing through both the red rose county of Lancashire and the white rose county of Yorkshire.

We must break down stereotypes and make it safer for more women to walk and cycle

Now almost 2 years into my role in South Yorkshire and I would say this remains one of the biggest reasons why we still don't see as many women cycling as we do men. Shortly after taking up my position in South Yorkshire, the 2019 Bike Life report from Sustrans further highlighted the gender gap in ...

The 15 best Sunday lunches on the National Cycle Network

The Waggon & Horses, Oxspring, South Yorkshire Anywhere that boasts to have the biggest Yorkshire puddings in the region is always good in our books, and this 19th-century guest house does exactly that.

Breaking the myths around electric bikes: Clare's story

“I’m not abandoning my road or mountain bikes completely but there will be times when I need to manage pain on my daily commute or over longer distances and hard, hilly terrain - I love hills and I live in Yorkshire so they’re hard to avoid.

8 of the best day rides to try this spring

5. Barnsley to Old Moor RSPB Reserve, South Yorkshire

Winter wildlife walks and rides on the National Cycle Network

Barnsley to Old Moor RSPB, South Yorkshire

Traffic-free family rides

6. Spen Valley Greenway, West Yorkshire

Coast to coast cycle routes

It passes through the red rose county of Lancashire and the white rose county of Yorkshire (hence the name) and is usually cycled west to east to improve the chances of having the wind at your back. This direction does make for several steep climbs but the longer downhill sections are an absolute jo...

Upgraded Leeds waterside cycle path now open for locals

There are over 1,000 miles of National Cycle Route in Yorkshire.

Liverpool cycle group building greater diversity featured on BBC One documentary

... project area comes to a close, we are able to leave a stronger legacy through the connections we have made and the local organisations we’ve worked with.” The programme airs at 20:00 on BBC One in the North West, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire regions. It can also be watched on repeat on BBC iPlayer.

The best National Cycle Network routes to get to Pride events

Following Route 66 will lead you from Yorkshire right up to Manchester Piccadilly station.

Bringing people together through cycling: Satwant’s story

Satwant’s passion for cycling saw him complete a 69-mile memorial bike ride from Bradford to Coxwold in North Yorkshire in May 2024 – and he’s not stopping there. 

17 brilliant beer gardens to find on the National Cycle Network

Beer gardens in the North West & Yorkshire Best beer gardens in the North West & Yorkshire

7 animals that call the National Cycle Network home

Solar System Way, National Route 62, North Yorkshire National Route 665, Thorp Arch, Yorkshire Trans Pennine Trail, National Route 62, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Why you should consider running to work

One of the routes that I particularly enjoy running on is Route 66, which boasts great traffic-free canal-side running, and goes all the way from Greater Manchester to Yorkshire.

9 of our favourite cycle-friendly cafés

1. The Commute, Ilkley in Yorkshire

Best UK cycle rides to see wildlife

As you traverse up the UK and enter North Yorkshire keep an eye out for barn owls as you go. Dawn and dusk is the best time to spot them.

Where to hire e-bikes on the National Cycle Network

North Yorkshire Electric Bikes, National Route 636 in Knaresborough

7. Geometric design

Change in path alignment on approach to highway, Dewsbury, Yorkshire.