Green travel, healthy you
A partnership guide brought to you by Bupa and Sustrans.
Being active has huge benefits for our physical health and wellbeing. And a great way to do this is by walking, wheeling or cycling more.
But greener travel like walking and riding a bike isn't just good for us. It's also good for our communities, our neighbourhoods and the planet.
That's why Sustrans is partnering with Bupa on their Healthy Cities programme to help even more people enjoy the benefits that walking, wheeling and cycling create for our health, our wellbeing and our world.
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Cycling for beginners
New to cycling? We have compiled all of our top tips in this handy guide to help you feel confident and safe on your bike.Cycling for beginners -
Commute by bike with confidence
Take the best route, know the journey, lock your bike and make sure you have the right kit. These are some of our tops tips for commuting on your bike like a pro.Commute by bike with confidence
Sanjay, who after 13 years of driving to work swapped the car for a bike
I started to hate driving to work as I got used to the freedom of cycling.
I admit I’m not a fan of cycling in the cold and wet of winter, so at times I’ll still drive. But it’s not my default anymore and I’ve cut my car usage way down.
Two winters have passed since I got my new bike and each spring I look forward to cycling full-time again. I don’t miss the car at all.
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Why cycling and walking are great for your mental health
Cycling and walking have huge benefits for our wellbeing. Find out why keeping active is good for your mental health.Why cycling and walking are great for your mental health -
How does walking and cycling help to protect the environment?
How does walking and cycling help to protect the environment?Changing the way we travel can play a surprisingly big role in protecting the environment. Here’s how.
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Health benefits of cycling and walking
Getting out walking or cycling burns calories, gets your heart pumping and works your legs and abs. It can also lift your mood, put a smile on your face and improve your general health and wellbeing.Health benefits of cycling and walking
Forging friendships
"I set Men.Talk.Walk up on a Wednesday evening, and by the Sunday, there were 10 or 12 of us out. A lot of the men who do join us come for their mental health and we talk about it – a problem shared is a problem halved."
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Explore the UK’s best nature walks and cycles on these greenways
Take a walk or a ride in nature and discover the work of Sustrans volunteers to create these Greener Greenways on the National Cycle Network.Explore the UK’s best nature walks and cycles on these greenways -
Browse walking books and guides
Find guidebooksDiscover Sustrans' curated walking guides, offering inspiring routes across UK cities and countryside, perfect for planning your next local adventure.
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Find a route on the National Cycle Network
Whether you are looking for dramatic and wild countryside outings, magnificent coastal views or routes in cities, we have put together fantastic National Cycle Network route ideas to inspire you.National Cycle Network route collections
Become a Sustrans Outsider
Whether you want a new challenge, or just a new view to visit, explore everything the National Cycle Network has to offer with the help of our new community - Sustrans Outsiders.