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Belfast to Ballyshannon

This is a 242-mile route, connecting Belfast to Ballyshannon. 9 This route takes you from Belfast to Ballyshannon via Lisburn, Portadown, Armagh, Dungannon, Cookstown, Omagh, Enniskillen and Belcoo. Ireland's first coast to coast route begins in Whiteabbey following a largely traffic-free route...

Belfast to Slieve Gullion Cycle Route

Belfast to Slieve Gullion Cycle Route is a 68-mile route, connecting Belfast to Slieve Gullion. Belfast to Slieve Gullion Cycle Route The Belfast to Slieve Gullion Cycle Route travels from Queen Elizabeth Bridge in Belfast to Slieve Gullion (south of Newry) via Lisburn, Craigavon, Portadown and Sc...

Belfast to Newcastle Coastal Route

The Belfast to Newcastle Coastal Route passes the spectacular Ards peninsula in Co Down and the beautiful southern shores of Strangford Lough. Belfast to Newcastle Coastal Route Traverse around the Ards peninsula in Co Down with its rich history, quaint villages and impressive castles. Skirt the s...

Bike Life Belfast

Belfast is one of 14 cities we've worked with on Bike Life - the UK's biggest assessment of cycling in urban areas. Belfast is a city made for cycling. And this report captures the benefits of striving to make cycling an everyday activity for the people of Belfast. Got a question about Bike Life...

Sustrans Community programme walks off with Belfast Healthy Cities Award

A programme which encourages people in Belfast to walk and cycle as part of their everyday lives has been recognised at the ‘Healthy City’ 2019 awards. A programme which encourages people in Belfast to walk and cycle as part of their everyday lives has been recognised at the ‘Healthy City’ 2019 awa...

Sustrans calls for funding to deliver Belfast Cycling Network Plan

The long awaited Belfast Cycling Network Plan has been published providing a blueprint for the development and delivery of safe infrastructure for everyday cycling in the city over the next ten years. The long-awaited Belfast Cycling Network Plan has been published providing a blueprint for the dev...

Belfast residents want their city to have less cars and become more cycle-friendly

The majority of residents in Belfast want measures to reduce car traffic and make more space available for cycling in the city, according to the latest Bike Life report. The majority of residents in Belfast want measures to reduce car traffic and make more space available for cycling in the city, a...

Volunteer cycle leader, Forth Meadow Community Greenway in Belfast

... 26012021 We are looking for local volunteers who will help lead bike rides on Forth Meadow Community Greenway, in the north and west of Belfast. We're looking for local volunteers who will help lead bike rides on Forth Meadow Community Greenway to encourage people of all ages to cycle more, regar...

Cross-party group calls for work to start on new foot and cycle bridge in Belfast

A cross-party group of Assembly Members in South Belfast have come together to call for work to begin on constructing a new foot and cycle bridge across the Lagan first announced in 2014. A cross-party group of Assembly Members in South Belfast have come together to call for work to begin on constr...

Volunteer walk leader, Forth Meadow Community Greenway in Belfast

... necessary paperwork. Have a flexible approach to the requirements of various individuals and groups. Willing to help people in the north and west Belfast to get out and enjoy walking regularly on the greenway.   Time commitment To be enthusiastic about walking. To commit to 30 hours of free train...

Lagan and Lough Cycle Way

Lagan and Lough Cycle Way is a 20.3-mile route, connecting Lisburn, Belfast, and Jordanstown. 9 The Lagan and Lough Cycle Way is a level, traffic-free cycle ride or walk connecting Lisburn, Belfast, and Jordanstown. The Lagan and Lough Cycle Way is a level, mostly traffic-free cycle ride or wal...

Comber Greenway

The Comber Greenway is a 7-mile route, connecting Comber to the heart of East Belfast. 99 The Comber Greenway is a wonderfully tranquil green corridor that provides local people with a traffic-free route for walking or cycling. As you travel from Comber to the heart of East Belfast you’ll be treat...

Route 99

Route 99 is an 11.5-mile route on the National Cycle Network starting in Belfast. 99 National Route 99 of the National Cycle Network travels out from Belfast on the Comber Greenway. The section between Belfast's Titanic Quarter development and Comber is all along a greenway. It's ideal for walk...

Go Forth and get active in new cross-community volunteer programme

An exciting new volunteer programme has just been launched on the Forth Meadow Community Greenway, in North and West Belfast. An exciting new volunteer programme has just been launched on the Forth Meadow Community Greenway, in North and West Belfast. Sustrans and Intercomm will recruit and trai...

Route 9

Route 9 is a 37-mile route on the National Cycle Network, connecting Belfast to Lisburn and Craigavon to Newry. 9 Route 9 travels in sections from Queen Elizabeth Bridge in Belfast to Newry, via Lisburn, Craigavon, Portadown and Scarva. You'll pass rivers, lakes and beautiful parks - perfect for n...

Launch of secure cycle shelters for Glider customers

Cyclists in Belfast can now benefit from 4 new secure bike storage facilities following the completion of a Glider Cycle Shelter Programme. Cyclists in Belfast can now benefit from 4 new secure bike storage facilities following the completion of a Glider Cycle Shelter Programme. The new faciliti...

Community Active Travel Programme in Northern Ireland

... group or individual who would like to walk or cycle more? Our Community Active Travel Programme is about encouraging people in communities across Belfast to walk and cycle more as part of everyday life. Are you a community group or individual who would like to walk or cycle more? Our Community Act...

Returning to cycling: Jane's story

Jane is a stay-at-home mum living in Belfast with her children. In 2014, she was hit by a car whilst cycling, resulting in life-changing injuries and a loss of confidence in cycling. Now, six years on, Jane talks to us about the importance of road safety, and what needs to be done to make it safer f...

Forth Meadow Community Greenway: Exercising Common Routes

... project Forth Meadow Community Greenway is a new £5.1 million EU PEACE IV-funded project. It aims to connect existing open spaces in north and west Belfast along a 12 km route leading to the new Transport Hub in the city centre.   Putting the community at the heart of the project Alongside the phys...

Sustrans volunteer winners in Northern Ireland are key link to success

... urgent than ever given the climate and health crisis we live in. This was the message at Sustrans Volunteer Awards celebrated this week in north Belfast. Volunteers are essential to promoting the work of the walking and cycling charity. Encouraging people to walk and cycle is more urgent than ever...

Cycle training gave me confidence to commute to work by bike

... took part in Sustrans cycle training so he could be more confident commuting to work by bike. This was provided at the Active Travel Hub in East Belfast as part of the CHIPS programme. He was so pleased with the training that he wanted to write a blog to encourage other potential cycling commuters....

East to North West Coastal Route

... Route The East to North West Coastal Route runs from Derry to Bangor, County Down via Coleraine, Ballycastle, Larne, Mossley near Newtownabbey, and Belfast. The route follows Route 99 of the National Cycle Network from Belfast out towards Comber, before going on-road to Newtownards. There are a...

Kick start your healthier commute on Cycle to Work Day

... promoting ‘Cycle to Work’ Day on Thursday 8 August with a number of activities to encourage people to get on their bikes. Did you know just 5% of Belfast residents usually cycle to work but as many as 54% would like to start cycling or cycle more? To help kick-start a healthier, greener commute...

Active Travel Hubs

... in the heart of a community can help us to raise awareness of issues around how we travel. Find out more about our Active Travel Hub in East Belfast. Northern Ireland is increasingly facing many challenges of congestion, air pollution, the climate crisis, as well as obesity and mental health pro...

School run and commuting: A mum's secret to being on time

Sarah, a mother of two, explains why it makes sense to commute to work by bike when you have children. Sarah works for the Public Health Agency in Belfast and has cycled to work for as long as she can remember. Now that she has two young children to take to primary school before her working day eve...

Volunteer group coordinator, East Antrim

... seeking a volunteer to encourage and coordinate the activities of our enthusiastic volunteer group covering East Antrim from Newtownabbey into North Belfast. Role: On the National Cycle Network Location: East Antrim Time commitment: Approximately 1 day per month Type: volunteer role Closing da...

More cycling could prevent 34,000 life-threatening illnesses in seven major UK cities by 2040

... cycling” is a new report which looks at what the health, economic and environmental benefits of cycling could look like by 2040 in seven UK cities: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Greater Manchester and Newcastle. An estimated 34,000 incidences of eight life-threatening condition...

Policy and influencing in Northern Ireland

... urban areas close to homes, schools and shops. We responded in February 2021 to DAERA’s Clean Air Strategy Discussion document. We also are part of Belfast City Council’s Air Quality Steering Group which is publishing its next 5 Year Plan. Our position on improving air quality  Belfast Bicycle Ne...

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

... for the past decade. Despite efforts to promote cycling we are only seeing small increases and in areas where safer infrastructure exists e.g. east Belfast. The Government must do a lot more to encourage cycling both through behaviour change programmes and building safe infrastructure as in other c...

Long-distance rides in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

... with these long-distance rides in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. From ancient castles to stunning coastlines, you'll be in awe. 1. Belfast to Ballyshannon Ireland's first coast to coast route begins in Whiteabbey following a largely traffic-free route to Lisburn. Travel up to Belf...

Engaging Northern Ireland workers with active travel

... of four means it's hard to find time to fit exercise into your routine so doing it on your way to and from work is a win-win for me. Nicki, Active Belfast Challenge participant Promote active travel in the workplace For employers and employees who do not work in Leading the Way with Active Travel...

Easy rides in Northern Ireland

... runs along the North Atlantic coast from Castlerock to the Giant's Causeway via Coleraine and forms part of National Route 93. Comber Greenway - Belfast to Comber The Comber Greenway is a wonderfully tranquil green corridor that provides local people with a traffic-free route for walking or cyclin...

Secure cycle parking in Northern Ireland

... Glen Connect Holywood Train Station Lisburn Train Station Portadown Train Station Lanyon Place/Central Train Station Carrickfergus Train Station Belfast Cycle Parking The Department for Infrastructure has mapped cycle parking across Belfast. These include Sheffield stands, cycle hoops and other cy...

Sustrans invite you to ditch the car for Clean Air Day

... inviting people to ditch the car for the day and either walk, cycle or take public transport in an effort to lower air pollution levels. In East Belfast at CS Lewis Square you can take part in some fun activities including a pedal-powered smoothie bike or a Geocache Walk and fill out a pledge card...

Department for Infrastructure sets example by winning award as cycle-friendly employer

... and Brompton folding bikes, and also have incentives for employees such as secure cycle parking and showers at their Clarence Court Headquarters in Belfast. DfI is now the second organisation to be accredited on the CFE-UK scheme in the UK, after Queen’s University Belfast which was awarded gold in...

Route 93

... are a number of short traffic-free sections along the route. The major ones of these are: alongside the Foyle in Derry; from Mossley to Belfast; and along the coast into Bangor.  You can also pick the route up at Limavady and along the coast at Castlerock, Coleraine, Portstewart, Portrush and Bushm...

City walks on the National Cycle Network

... express. This selection of walking routes shows that city strolls can be as good as – and sometimes, even better – than countryside rambles. Belfast The Comber Greenway takes you from Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to the small town of Comber. Its shared-use path follows the old County Down Railway l...

Active Travel Challenge motivates more commuters out of their cars

... and funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). This was one of the most successful Challenges to date. Belfast Lord Mayor Cllr John Finucane congratulated the winners and all those who took part in the regional Challenge at a recent awards ceremony at the ...

Sustrans in Northern Ireland and Cycling UK call for the re-allocation of road space for walking and cycling during lockdown

... of currently underused road space which can be temporarily reallocated at low cost. For example, a traffic lane along the Antrim Road, in north Belfast could be transformed into a contra-flow cycle lane and the parking bays on one side closed to parked cars to extend the pavement for pedestrians. T...

Dublin inspired by UK Bike Life initiative to chart cycling progress in the city

... has announced the Dublin Metropolitan Area is to join the Bike Life programme. Dublin will now join 17 UK cities and urban areas, including Belfast, in the Bike Life programme which began in 2015 and reports every two years on cycling progress. Delivered by Sustrans, the walking and cycling char...

Women in UK cities have a positive perception of cycling, yet 73% never ride a bike

... towards cycling. The report, which is part of the Bike Life project, is based on an ICM independent survey of over 7,700 residents living in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Greater Manchester. The report also revealed: Twice as many men as women (24% and 12% respect...

Our work in Northern Ireland

The work of Sustrans in Northern Ireland

Volunteer group coordinator, Derry-Londonderry

... and training in relevant skills. Regular communications to support you in your role. Direct contact with the volunteer coordinator in Sustrans’ Belfast office. An online community to find support from other volunteers. Health and safety guidelines and simple risk assessments. Your expenses will be ...

Volunteer bike mechanic, Derry City and North West

... opportunities with other volunteers. Regular communications to support you in your role. Direct contact with the volunteer coordinator in Sustrans’ Belfast office. Health and safety guidelines and simple risk assessments. Sustrans newsletters to keep you informed about Sustrans’ work. Your expenses...

Millennium Mileposts

... nautical and industrial heritage of his native Swansea and can have up to four directional fingers. The fourth post is titled "Tracks", designed by Belfast artist David Dudgeon. The main design on the post shows the tracks made in the landscape by cyclists. This is complemented by a piece of text e...

8 of the best day rides to try this spring

... cycling path is a peaceful green corridor, and is used by commuters and leisure-seekers alike.  The route follows a disused railway line connecting Belfast to Comber. Along the path, you’ll enjoy views of Stormont, Scrabo Tower, the Harland & Wolff cranes and the Belfast Hills. On the way back int...

Traffic-free family rides

... the magnificent ‘Wheel of Drams' artwork, an eight-metre-high sculpture, constructed from old coal carts, known as ‘drams'. 10. Comber Greenway, Belfast A tranquil green corridor all the way from Comber to the heart of East Belfast along the old Belfast to Comber railway line. You arrive at the new...

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

... here to make the most of your visit, or download the Gruffalo Spotter app.   The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis Square, Belfast - Comber Greenway (National Route 99) To the east of Belfast city centre you’ll find C.S. Lewis Square, an open-air art space commemorating the B...

Cycle training in Northern Ireland

... NI clearance, first aid training and receive regular Continuous Professional Development courses.We can provide a one-off training session, course or bespoke programme to suit your needs and budget.For more information about courses or costs please contact our Belfast office. 18 /12/2020

Our favourite cycle routes for a long weekend

... rides Comber Greenway, Northern Ireland Distance: 7 miles, 11.2 kilometres This seven-mile traffic-free route follows an old disused railway from Belfast to Comber. The trail includes views of Stormont, Scrabo Tower, the Harland & Wolff cranes and the Belfast Hills. Once back in Belfast visit the ...

Newry and Downpatrick employers take a step closer to active travel

... physical and mental health, in turn resulting in happier and more productive staff. The Leading the Way programme has been delivered successfully in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry since 2014. Employers have found that workforce active travel has increased by 5.1%. Cycling has risen nearly 5%, car us...

8 of our favourite ice cream shops along the National Cycle Network

... us the scoop on their favourite ice cream shops on or near to the National Cycle Network.   1. National Route 99, Northern Ireland The Paper Cup in Belfast Located in the Titanic Quarter just off Route 99, the Paper Cup is part of Pedal Perks – our brilliant cyclist loyalty scheme in East Belfast. ...

Implementing the One Path Initiative on the Comber Greenway

... and are often targeted at one particular user group. The challenge The Comber Greenway is a seven-mile route built on the corridor of the disused Belfast and County Down railway line which closed in 1950. Over the years, sections of the disused railway line were turned into cycling and walking rout...

Work to preserve 1,000 Millennium Milepost artworks around the UK begins

... Rowe from Swansea English creator Jon Mills based in Brighton Scottish sculptor Iain McColl from Glencoe and Northern Irish artist David Dudgeon in Belfast.  Speaking of his contribution to the project, Jon Mills said: “I fabricated the original three mileposts, found in Cardiff, Bideford and Bodm...

Our top 10 challenging rides

... National Park, dramatic castles in Haverfordwest, Pembroke and Kidwelly, Llanelli Millennium Coastal Park and the wide sweep of Swansea Bay. 8. Belfast to Ballyshannon Distance: 242 miles Ireland's first coast to coast route begins in Whiteabbey and goes on towards Ballyshannon and the Atlantic Oc...

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

... £1.5m to deliver both stages, has received over £700,000 worth of funding from Pembrokeshire County Council. Northern Ireland: The Comber Greenway, Belfast  The Comber Greenway is a jewel in the crown of Northern Ireland’s National Cycle Network. This seven-mile green corridor, which is a haven fo...

Sustrans calls for support for National Cycle Network in Northern Ireland

... to B or a pleasant place to take a dander.  Take a Sunday stroll on the Lagan Towpath and you’re actually using part of Route 9 that stretches from Belfast the whole way to Newry. If you’re an avid cyclist ‘lapping Lough Neagh’, there’s every chance you’re following waymarked Route 94." Chris Board...

Paving the way for cycling equality

... in 2018, details women’s travel habits, views, and attitudes towards cycling based on an ICM independent survey of over 7,700 residents living in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Greater Manchester. This research showed that men are twice as likely to use a bicycle fo...

Can we put a figure on the value of cycling to society?

... the public to understand the relative cost of their modal choices. In 2015, we published a family of Bike Life reports with the city authorities in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Greater Manchester and Newcastle. These reports included a value of societal gain for every mile that...

The role of construction in delivering sustainable transport post-Covid-19

... of Ireland’s programme for government, published in June this week, reflects this new reality. As do the new pop-up cycle lanes introduced in Belfast by Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure, Nichola Mallon. Many local authorities are reimagining their local areas to be more pedestrian and...

Proposals will make the North Down Coastal Path safer for all

... for all users. There have been several serious incidents of people falling from the path due to the unevenness and narrowness, with two near Royal Belfast Golf Club and one at Grey Point. The two at the Golf Club were hospitalised with serious injuries. We want the path to be accessible for all. Cu...

Our favourite running routes on the National Cycle Network

... station, follow Beach Road down to the seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea – returning along the same route, this makes for a seven-mile run. Belfast A largely traffic-free path passing through the heart of Belfast, the Lagan Towpath on National Route 9 is perfect for the city runner seeking some gr...

The National Cycle Network Bucket List

... Valley, it is also the highest canal aqueduct with a simply unforgettable view from its giddying heights. 24. Comber Greenway National Route 99, Belfast Take the Titanic tour. Travel the seven miles of the tranquil traffic-free path from the heart of Belfast, the birthplace of the Titanic, to the ...

Bike Life

Sustrans is working in partnership with cities across the UK to report on progress towards making cycling an attractive and everyday means of travel, in a series of reports. Bike Life is an assessment of city cycling development, including infrastructure, travel behaviour, satisfaction, the impact o...

Our position on public cycle share schemes

... and it keeps the cycles off the pavement where they can form street clutter. Schemes may enable payment using a mobile app or at a station. London, Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh all now have docked public cycle hire schemes alongside a number of other cities, including Liverpool and Glasgow. Dockl...

9 of our favourite cycle-friendly cafés

... It’s the perfect stop on my favourite cycle path. Lucy Dance, Sustrans Brighton Bike It Officer 5. The Sugarcane Bistro, on the Comber Greenway in Belfast The Sugarcane Café Bistro in Comber is a popular spot for cyclists at the end of a leisurely ride on the Comber Greenway (National Route 99). ...

National Trust and National Trust for Scotland sites on the Network

... county. In Spring, the ground is carpeted with bluebells, primroses and other flowers, and the site is not for from National Route 42. Minnowburn, Belfast – Lagan and Lough Cycle Way Here’s one for walkers: with great views of the Lagan Valley and a number of scenic trails – including one leading ...

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

... voluntary organisation Cemvo. Comber Greenway, County Antrim/County Down This family-friendly route is a seven-mile green corridor starting at Belfast. Peaceful and free from traffic, the greenway is used by both commuters and leisure travellers. The route makes up part of National Route 99, and ...

Streets for everyone

Making our streets safer for walking, wheeling and cycling have enormous benefits for local communities. Here, local businesses and residents across the UK tell us why these changes matter to them. Creating streets that make walking, wheeling and cycling safer for everyone has wide-ranging benefi...

One Path Initiative: Developing a positive culture on busy paths

The One Path Initiative is an effective approach developed and piloted by Sustrans to tackle conflict on paths and promote positive actions and behaviour by all users. The One Path Initiative is an effective approach developed and piloted by Sustrans to tackle conflict on paths and promote positi...

Pedal Perks Cycle Reward Scheme in Northern Ireland

Our cyclist loyalty scheme - Pedal Perks - hopes to encourage more people to cycle to local shops and cafes by providing rewards to those who choose to cycle. Our cyclist loyalty scheme - Pedal Perks - hopes to encourage more people to cycle to local shops and cafes. Find a business near you and jo...

The best parks on the National Cycle Network

The National Cycle Network takes you through some of the best parks in the UK, and they are well worth a stop off. Parks often form the hub of the community, especially when it comes to the UK's cities. Green spaces can be scarce, which means that parks are often treasured by locals and visitors al...