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Group of cyclists standing with bikes next to river
L to R: Claire Pollock, Head of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust NI; Declan McGeown, acting Perm Sec of DfI; Dr Peter Maxwell and Sharan Dustagheer from the Dept for Infrastructure (DfI) launching Walking & Cycling Index Belfast 2025 on Lagan towpath
This day week ago we launched the #WalkingandCyclingIndex for #Belfast Then we went for a spin to see some infra ourselves along #NationalCycleNetwork Route 9 or the Lagan towpath. Read more here www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/the-walking-... @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
Photo of a young woman standing with her bike on a segregated cycle lane in Glasgow city centre.
Photos of three young women walking along a pedestrianised street in Dundee.
Photo of two school pupils, a girl and a boy, cycling on a segregated cycle lane in Stirling and approaching a road crossing.
Photo of a mother pushing her twins in a double buggy on a canal towpath in Edinburgh.
Women and girls across Scotland and the rest of the UK continue to miss out on the benefits of #ActiveTravel, often because routes feel unsafe π΄ββοΈπΆββοΈπ©βπ¦Ό
For #InternationalWomensDay we've shared some of the steps we're taking to make the #NationalCycleNetwork more inclusive π buff.ly/qFu11KV
The sun came out for a led ride on the brand new Newtownards to Bangor Greenway. The pupils of West Winds Primary School cycled the new route and later met the Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins π΄ π«Ά #HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir
A pink visual graphic that shows two adults travelling side-by-side, with dark green text that reads "4. A fully accessible transport system."
A pink visual graphic showing a young man walking in a red coat, with dark green text that reads "5. Make more journeys possible."
A pink visual graphic that shows an adult woman standing beside her bike, with dark green text that reads "6. Connect Cymru by the National Cycle Network."
A pink visual graphic that shows a dark green map of Wales, and contains dark green text that reads "Show your support. Speak to candidates. Share this post." It also contains the URL walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/senedd26.
π A fully accessible transport system
π€ Make more journeys possible
π²οΈ Connect Cymru by the #NationalCycleNetwork
Read our full manifesto and spread the word
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/senedd26
#Senedd26 #HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling
Did you miss our #Holyrood26 manifesto launch? π³οΈ
Weβre calling on our next government to prioritise #ActiveTravel.
Our proposals focus on 5 areas:
π° Funding
πΈ Schools
βΏ Accessibility
π£ Pavements
π #NationalCycleNetwork
Screenshot of map showing route from Chrit's Hospital to Brighton rail station.
Yesterday was not quite as nice a day as the day before but I wanted to take on a longer cycle ride than usual. Headed out to Christ's Hospital by train to then start cycling down the Downs Link to Shoreham by Sea and then along the coast to Brighton, where I [β¦]
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Letβs make the most of the #NationalCycleNetwork π
Almost 60% of us live within a mile of the Network
NCN users benefit local UK businesses by an estimated Β£1.7bn a year
π Walk, Wheel and Thrive 2024
#Senedd26
A pink visual graphic showing an adult stood smiling by their bike, with dark green text overlaid that reads "6. Connect Cymru by the National Cycle Network."
Letβs get better connected, Cymru π
From village to village and coast to coast, anchored by the #NationalCycleNetwork, we need safe paths and routes
Read our full manifesto:
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/senedd26
#Senedd26 #HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel
61% of the Scottish public agree the #NationalCycleNetwork is a valuable national asset π
Currently 44% of Scotlandβs population lives within 1km of the Network. Let's make it go further βοΈ
π NCN Scotland Impact Report 2025
A cyclist travelling through Coalie Park by the Water of Leith in Edinburgh.
The #NationalCycleNetwork is ready to connect Scotland.
An estimated 43 million trips were taken on the Network in Scotland in 2024.
This saved 2,050 tonnes of CO2 emissions π
And created Β£61m in economic benefit π°
π NCN Scotland Impact Report 2025
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We need to connect Scotland π
By investing in the #NationalCycleNetwork we can create a network of safe walking, wheeling and cycling routes across the country.
Read our full manifesto: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/holyrood26
#Holyrood26
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Today we launch our charityβs manifesto for the 2026 Scotland election.
Our 5 asks:
π° boost investment in #ActiveTravel
πΈ enable active journeys to school
βΏ empower Access Panels
π£ set up a Pavement Fund
π connect Scotland via the #NationalCycleNetwork
#Holyrood26
Today we launch our manifesto for the 2026 Senedd election.
Our 6 asks:
β¬οΈ Invest in safe and healthy travel
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Enable active travel for everyone
π€© Inspire future generations
π A fully accessible transport system
π€ Make more journeys possible
π²οΈ Connect Cymru by the #NationalCycleNetwork
#Senedd26
Photo of a couple holding hands and walking under a bridge on the National Cycle Network in Scotland. Text reads: "Discover the National Cycle Network". Below the text is a blue circular logo with a red walking and cycling sign inside. The logo reads: "Follow the little red sign".
It's no wonder 61% of the population agree that the #NationalCycleNetwork is a valuable national asset π€
Imagine what could happen if the Network went further π
Read more in our latest blog π buff.ly/34bstqy
#LetsDoNetZero
Photo of a cyclist on the National Cycle Network in Edinburgh, with a person walking in the background. Text reads: "In 2024, trips on the National Cycle Network in Scotland replaced 7.5 million car journeys"
Access to the #NationalCycleNetwork means access to healthier travel choices.
In 2024, walking, wheeling and cycling on the Network replaced 7.5 million car journeys π
This saved 2,050 tonnes of CO2 π
And created Β£61 million in economic benefit π
Photo of a cyclist on National Cycle Network Route 1. Text reads: "The benefits of the National Cycle Network you don't see"
The benefits of the #NationalCycleNetwork ripple out beyond the journeys we make πΆββοΈπ§βπ¦½π΄ββοΈ
It impacts on our health, our wellbeing and the world around us π
Close up photo of a bee on wild daisies. Text reads: "Discover the National Cycle Network". The Network's logo is below. It is a blue circle with a red walking and cycling sign in the middle. Text on the logo says "Follow the little red sign."
Find out more about our recent work on the #NationalCycleNetwork in our latest blog π buff.ly/34bstqy
Photo of John in the countryside. Text reads: "The impact of volunteers on the National Cycle Network. Spotlight on John from Ayrshire."
Communities are at the heart of our work π
Not least our volunteers, who play an central role in caring for the #NationalCycleNetwork.
Many of our volunteers take part in wildlife conservation projects on the Network.
Here's John's story π
Graphic tile with a quote from James, young artist intern. A photograph of James smiling in front of the mural is to the left . The quote reads: "When people passed by, I got a lot of comments saying it cheered up their route to work - or they're walking their dogs and they just smile. That just makes me smile. I'm proud of the whole mural."
Art has a unique power to enhance our public spaces π inspiring community connection, and helping us all feel safer and more welcome.
Read more about our work on the #NationalCycleNetwork in our latest blog π buff.ly/34bstqy
A photo of one of the artists painting the mural, working on sweeping lines that look live river reeds.
Photo of a colourful mural in a riverside underpass, with imagery flora and fauna. In the distance someone is walking their dog.
A small section of the mural including an orange butterfly.
Across Scotland, our arts projects are bringing #NationalCycleNetwork routes to new creative heights π¨
Here's an example from North Ayrshire π
In 2024 we collaborated with @impactarts.bsky.social, Bespoke Atelier and young local creatives to transform a riverside underpass in Irvine β¨
Two people walking on Glencoe Greenway, a new walking, wheeling and cycling path through the heart of Glen Coe in the Highlands.
Blue signs showing National Cycle Network routes and local directions in Inverclyde.
A cycling family by Union Canal in Edinburgh.
A smiling volunteer on the National Cycle Network, participating in a litter pick.
We π the #NationalCycleNetwork.
In 2024-25 we got busy:
πͺ constructed 27km of new and improved routes
π§ removed 507 access barriers
π upgraded 153km of signage
Read more in our latest blog: buff.ly/34bstqy
Do you have a favourite National Cycle Network route? Let us know π
We're proud to have helped toward repairing the #NationalCycleNetwork in Ceredigion recently, but the impact of extreme weather is becoming more and more apparent
That's why we need to make sure the Network is protected
Learn more π
www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/new...
His story reminds us that building infrastructure that is truly for everyone, benefits everyone.
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
Thanks to continuous support from people like Charles, we can plan for long-term projects with the knowledge that we have supporters like him behind us.
Read more about what we have achieved with the help of our supporters here π
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#ActiveTravel #NationalCycleNetwork
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Caring for the Network and inspiring others to get active, takes a national effort and we couldnβt do it without the dedication of our supporters. Thank youπ
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature
Read more about what we have achieved with the help of our supporters here π
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#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
#ThankYouWeek #RouteOfTheWeek #WalkWheelCycleTrust #HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
Interested in becoming a supporter yourself?
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