The combined power of cycling and community 🌞 Ali tells us about how our e-biking group in Dumfries and Galloway has positively impacted her 🚴♀️
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland
@wwctrustscot.bsky.social
Formerly Sustrans. Scotland updates from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle. Join us on our journey: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/scotland
🧵 1/2 It's #ScotClimateWeek By cycling, walking and wheeling instead of driving, the people of Scotland save 93, 000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide) annually.
🧵 1/3 What was once a dilapidated 150-metre railway tunnel in Alloway has been transformed into a stunning art mural.
Only two weeks left to hop on the Inner Forth Bike Bus! 🚌 With just two weekends left before the service finishes for the season on the 27th September, why not explore the Round the Inner Forth route (NCN 76) by bike, foot and bus? Find out more👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/get...
🚲🏆 We’re delighted to announce Ben Seven of @edi.bike and @pedalonparliament.org has been named Scotland’s 2026 Cycling Champion of the Year, celebrating his impact as a local and national campaigner for positive change. Congratulations Ben! 🎉 buff.ly/XrKoyOi
ICYMI, last month we shared Amanda’s story.💙 We met Amanda at the opening of the new All Abilities Link Path in Crieff, where she shared why accessible routes matter and how good design can give people more freedom to enjoy the outdoors. Her story is well worth a read 👉️ buff.ly/hkFuNFx
1/2🧵 Fancy exploring NCN Route 1 this weekend? 🚲 The Angus Cycling Festival Coast Challenge takes place Saturday 5th September, with a 10-mile route between Arbroath and Dundee, plus free activities, bike hire, workshops and more. Explore NCN route 1 in the East of Scotland: buff.ly/rs6h0U3
Hop on and explore the Inner Forth! 🚌 🚲️ The Inner Forth Bike Bus runs every Sunday between Alloa and the Forth Bridges, helping walkers and cyclists discover more of the Round the Inner Forth route (NCN 76). Find our more and plan your adventure: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/get...
The Angus Cycling Festival Coast Challenge 2026 is coming to NCN Route 1 on Saturday 5th Sept, with riders travelling between Arbroath and Dundee!🚲 It’s free, family-friendly & open to all abilities. 📍If you’re planning to use the route, expect it to be busier than usual that day!
The Angus Cycling Festival returns 5th September from 10:00 - 16:00. Join in the Coast Challenge! Free & Family Friendly with plenty of prizes up for grabs!
Thinking of applying to our Love Your Network – Scotland fund?🌿 See how community groups are using the fund to care for their local National Cycle Network routes and make them amore welcoming space for everyone Find out more and apply 👉 www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/pro...
What does the freedom to move mean to you? 💙 For Amanda, accessible routes mean freedom to enjoy the outdoors and get out on her adaptive bike. We met her at the opening of Crieff’s new All Abilities Link Path, funded by Transport Scotland. Read her story 👉️ buff.ly/Xb0I2Y2 📷️ Claire McMicking
Did you know Scotland is home to many incredible film and TV locations? 🎬 Many are accessible by walking, wheeling or cycling via the National Cycle Network, making them perfect for your next adventure. Find out more in our new blog: buff.ly/q8HqbDR 📷 Luis Mayoral
Applications for our Love Your Network - Scotland fund are now open! 🌿 Funded by Transport Scotland, the fund supports groups with litter picking equipment and PPE to help care for traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network. Find out more: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/pro...
A new sculpture has arrived on NCN Route 1 in Edinburgh. ✨ Funded by Transport Scotland, the sculpture was created by artists Littlewhitehead with Art Buds Collective, inspired by the stories of people in the Bingham/Niddrie area. Find out more: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/new...
Two stage right turns for cyclists have been introduced on Summerhall. This will make it safer and easier for cyclists to turn right onto Hope Park Terrace and from the opposite direction on Summerhall, right onto Melville Drive.
Make the most of the sunshine this weekend! ☀️ Explore some of Scotland's historic landmarks by walking, wheeling or cycling on the National Cycle Network. Take a look and start planning your next day out 👇️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat... 📷 Brian Sweeney
Last chance to apply for ArtRoots funding! 🎨 Applications close tomorrow at midnight. Funded by Transport Scotland, ArtRoots supports creative community projects that make National Cycle Network routes more welcoming places to walk, wheel and cycle. Apply now 👇
ArtRoots is now open for applications!🎨 Our community arts fund offers grants for creative projects along traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network in Scotland. Find out more and apply by 14th July: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/pro...
This summer, Glasgow will be home to the Commonwealth Games. In our blog, you'll find local routes and routes from further afield along the National Cycle Network so you can enjoy travelling actively to sporting events across the city. Take a look at our route guide to the games 👉 buff.ly/2Ld1xrx
Heading to Glasgow Pride next week?🏳️🌈 Why not walk, wheel or cycle there? Routes 7, 75 and 756 of Scotland's National Cycle Network can help get you close to the celebrations.🚶🚲 Take a look at our blog for more information👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...
Looking for inspiration for your ArtRoots application?🎨 Funded by Transport Scotland, ArtRoots helps communities create artwork that brings the National Cycle Network to life. See some of the inspiring projects we've supported across Scotland👇️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/pro...
The best bike rides and walks often include a coffee stop. ☕🚲 From cosy cafés to local bakeries, we've picked some of our favourite places to stop off along Scotland's National Cycle Network. Did we miss your favourite? Take a look at our blog 👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...
What difference can an accessible path make?🚲️ 🚶♀️ 👩🦽 This spring, we joined partners in Crieff to celebrate the new Oakbank to MacRosty Park All Abilities Link Path, funded by Transport Scotland. A great example of how traffic-free routes help more people walk, wheel and cycle with confidence. 🎥
ArtRoots is now open for applications!🎨 Our community arts fund offers grants for creative projects along traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network in Scotland. Find out more and apply by 14th July: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/pro...
1/3 🧵 A huge well done to the Scotland National Team on Saturday's result 👏⚽ To show their support, primary schools across Dumfries and Galloway are taking on a virtual journey between Team Scotland's matches in Massachusetts and Florida.
Great to see projects supported through Walk Wheel Cycle Trust recognised at the Scottish Transport Awards 👏 🏆 Glencoe Greenway project 🏆 Arbroath A Place for Everyone project Both projects highlight the impact of investing in walking, wheeling and cycling across Scotland.
Heading to Dundee Pride later this month? 🌈 Why not make the journey by walking, wheeling or cycling using the National Cycle Network! Read more in our blog👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...
🧵 1/3 Community groups across Scotland are helping care for their local, traffic-free routes on the National Cycle Network🌿 The West Lothian Litter Pickers are a group of committed children and adults who meet regularly throughout the year to maintain their local area and look after NCN 75.
Last week we joined partners and locals in Arbroath to celebrate completion of a major new project making walking, wheeling and cycling possible for more people in the town.👏 Read more about the difference it will make for local communities👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/new...
Our latest Hands Up Scotland Survey blog explores what this year’s findings tell us about how young people are travelling to school and why safe, accessible routes matter more than ever. 🚲️ 🚶♀️ 🛴 Read more from Dr Lee Muir on this year's findings 👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/new...
🎉👏 Great to join others to celebrate the opening of 'Arbroath A Place for Everyone' - delivered by @anguscouncil.bsky.social @wwctrustscot.bsky.social and funded by Transport Scotland. New active travel infrastructure that will enable more people to cycle safely and confidently for years to come 🚲