National Cycle Network
If you're a cycle commuter, a leisure walker or a long-distance bike tourer - join the million-plus people that love using Sustrans' well-signed National Cycle Network every single day.
Spanning the UK, the Network's 13,400 miles of walking and cycling routes include:
- scenic traffic-free paths
- quiet roads and lanes
- signed on-road routes
- themed long-distance routes
Get your 2012 map now
Get your copy of the 2012 route map today (£1). The front shows all UK routes plus our top-selling maps, and the back features a great displayable poster highlighting Sustrans' Free Range Kids pledge calling for greater investment in walking and cycling routes.
Maps, books and leaflets
Our range of free and retail maps and leaflets helps you use your local Network more. If you'd like to get out more and to free your bike, call us today or fill out a quick online form to receive a Free Your Bike pack, full of bike tips and your local regional map.
Share routes with Sustrans' mapping and our National Cycle Network app
Visit Sustrans' online mapping to see which routes pass near you. The clear mapping, set against an Ordnance Survey background, also shows local public transport stops plus tourist sites and attractions near you. Register now to plot, save and share your ideal routes with friends and family.
History in a nutshell
Sustrans was founded in Bristol in 1977, to help people travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. The first route was the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, a 17-mile traffic-free trail along a disused railway. The Network was officially created in 1995 with a grant from the newly-created National Lottery. Its length and popularity have grown enormously. It now carries over a million walking and cycling journeys daily and passes within a mile of 57% of the population.
Donate online today
We've come a long way. Help us do more to turn our proposed routes into actual ones, by making your move and donating to Sustrans online, today. Thank you.
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