30 ways to celebrate the Network's 30th

It’s the National Cycle Network’s 30th birthday this year. We’ve handpicked 30 excellent experiences on the Network to inspire your next walk, wheel or cycle.

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  • Transforming Mobility: Including disabled people in transport planning

    Transforming Mobility is a Sustrans project with Transport for All, funded by the Motability Foundation, exploring how to better include disabled people in transport planning.

    Five fixes to make our streets work for disabled people
  • Three children cycling on a traffic-free path

    The Children's Walking and Cycling Index

    Children are often overlooked by decision-makers in transport except on journeys to and from school.

    So we've created the first ever Children’s Walking and Cycling Index, designed to understand the behaviours, barriers and attitudes affecting how children walk, wheel and cycle in the UK.

    See what young people are saying in our Children's Index
  • The Men.Talk.Walk men's mental health walking group on a country lane in Abertridwr, led by Shaun Cook.

    How an unsung national treasure is transforming lives across the UK

    The National Cycle Network gives people the freedom to move and explore, build up confidence, connect with nature and forge friendships. We're highlighting the importance and diversity of the Network and celebrating its impact on communities and individuals across the country.

    Watch the video
  • Sustrans shop sale

    It's the perfect time to stock up on maps and guidebooks or treat yourself to some of our clothing and accessories. Up to 40% off. Ends Sunday 20th July.

    The sale is on!

In the last year, we've achieved some amazing things

203 miles

of walking, wheeling and cycling routes delivered in partnership

2.1 million

active journeys to school recorded in the 2022 Big Walk and Wheel

Explore the National Cycle Network

As custodians of the National Cycle Network, we couldn't be happier to see the signed routes and paths across the UK used by millions of people every year. But we don't want to stop there. We want to keep making the Network better, getting more people using it and creating paths for everyone.

Discover the National Cycle Network
  • Two women walking and cycling along a canal as they chat and laugh together.

    Five steps to improve our neighbourhoods, health and the economy

    We're calling for the next UK Government, in partnership with local leaders, to make it easier for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle. Read our manifesto.
    Read our manifesto and find out what you can do to help us make these steps a reality
  • The cover of the Disabled Citizens' Inquiry report, showing a group of people walking and wheeling down a street on a sunny day

    Disabled Citizens' Inquiry

    Bringing disabled people’s voices into the heart of decision-making can improve walking and wheeling for everyone.

    We’re calling on local and national governments to give disabled people a voice when it comes to decisions that affect how they get around their local area.

    Disabled Citizens' Inquiry

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