🧵 1/4 The Bicycle Association of Great Britain and @theactuk.bsky.social have launched a new safety trust mark, E-Bike Positive, with the goal of helping people in the UK buy safe and legal e-bikes with confidence.

🧵 1/2 A traffic-free route that packs in breathtaking mountainous landscapes, the Elan Valley takes the crown of our Route of the Week. 👑

🧵 1/2 Lights, camera, action! 🎬💥 You don't have to walk, wheel or cycle too far from the National Cycle Network to find some jaw-dropping locations from your favourite films or TV shows. 🍿 📷 Luis Mayoral

Today, Paul, our executive director, has written to congratulate the new ministers responsible for local transport and roads in England. We're ready to offer our expertise to unlock even more people-powered movement. 🚲

🧵 1/2 Today is #InternationalDayOfFriendship 🫂 If you’re looking for a great day out with your friends then look no further. Whatever you’re interested in, the National Cycle Network can take you there. And when you travel by foot or bike the journey will be as fun as the destination 🚶 👩‍🦽 🚴

The government’s just released their third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, and it’s got big ambitions. In the first of a series of blogs, @iamthedans.bsky.social, our policy and public affairs manager, breaks down what the funding means. Read it here 👇

Is the government giving enough funding to active travel in England?

The government’s just released their third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy, and it’s got big ambitions. In the first of a series of blogs, Dan Simpson, our policy and public affairs manager,…

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🧵 1/3 ArtRoots is now open for applications!🎨 Do you have an idea for a creative project that could bring your local National Cycle Network route to life? Our ArtRoots fund offers grants for community-led art projects along traffic-free sections of the National Cycle Network in England.

This week's Route of the Week is the Great Northern Railway Trail 🚂 The trail is a beautiful route on the National Cycle Network taking in not one but two spectacular viaducts, making it the perfect day out in this beautiful corner of the Bronte country. Read more 👉 buff.ly/mPnN0Gg

It's the final week of the Big Plymouth Travel Challenge and your story matters! Share your active journey adventures and inspire others 👉 #PlymouthTravelChallenge. Whether you’re walking, wheeling, or scooting, we want to hear from you. Don't forget we have special prizes from @microscooters!

Councils should have the power to decide where you can park on the pavement - they know their streets best. But this should only be where it's safe, accessible and absolutely necessary. It's heartbreaking reading Hana's experiences here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Pavement parking allowed by half of councils in England

Disability charities say the practice makes streets harder to navigate for wheelchair users and people with limited sight.

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Escape into nature this summer and take in fresh air with some of our favourite low-traffic and traffic-free walking and cycling routes along the National Cycle Network 🚶 👩‍🦽 🚴 Read more 👇 buff.ly/czmkx5L

🧵 1/3 Today's Route of the Week is the Liverpool Loop Line! 🔁 Perfect for families and less experienced cyclists, the 11-mile route is flat, easy and almost entirely traffic-free. It's a wonderful green corridor that runs through east Liverpool and provides a tranquil escape from the city 🌳

🧵 1/2 Have you seen delivery robots on the pavement? They're spreading to more British cities. Pavements are for people, and we shouldn't have more clutter making it harder to navigate them. We've fought cars, bikes and scooters blocking pavements, and we'll fight this as well.

There's still time to get active this July with the Big Plymouth Travel Challenge! Track your journeys, compete for prizes, and feel the benefits of choosing an active journey. Sign up here 👉 buff.ly/cgJsJ9x #GetActive #PlymouthTravelChallenge

🧵 1/2 There’s nothing better than treating yourself to a tasty ice cream cone or yummy tub of sorbet to cool off during your walk, wheel or cycle ride 🍦 We've put together a list of some of our favourite ice cream spots along the Network that you've just got to try - lick, sorry, link below👇

It's #WorldEmojiDay 😄 How would you describe yourself using emoji's? We'll go first... (ours is easy)🚶 👩‍🦽 🚴

🧵 1/2 The results are in for Big Walk and Wheel 2026! Our results come just two months after the government set a target of 60% of children travelling actively to school by 2035.

🧵 1/3 Applications are now open for the Community-led National Cycle Network Improvement Fund! This new pilot scheme is funded by Active Travel England (ATE) through Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Eligible projects must be based in England and delivered by community groups.

Get moving, track your journeys, and earn badges and rewards with the #PlymouthTravelChallenge! 🎉 Visit the rewards section on your profile for amazing discounts! 👉 buff.ly/Xr1pf6j @plymouthCC @plymotion

🧵 1/3 This week we're heading all the way down to Cornwall for our Route of the Week - it's the Clay Trails 🚲🌿 The 12-mile route takes you through a unique area of Cornwall, created by the China Clay industry in the 19th century, finishing at the world-famous Eden Project

🧵 1/3 Applications are now open for the Community-led National Cycle Network Improvement Fund! This new pilot scheme is funded by Active Travel England (ATE) through Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Eligible projects must be based in England and delivered by community groups.

Small changes make a big impact! 🌍 This July, join the 4th annual Big #PlymouthTravelChallenge and choose active travel. Walk, wheel, or scoot to help our planet and your well-being! Sign up now👉https://buff.ly/NSxO9eU

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

Only 39% of children and young people believe that neighbourhoods have been designed with them in mind. Our Children and Young People’s Inquiry aims to put them at the heart of decision-making. We're now calling for evidence from local govt, schools & communities across the UK:

Children and Young People's Inquiry on Transport and Travel: Launch and call for evidence

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust is launching an inquiry to improve transport and travel for children and young people, and we're calling for evidence.

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🧵 1/2 After Beth's surgery, she was looking for an accessible, traffic-free trail to cycle on using a tricycle.

Oooh 👀! Defo something to celebrate ! If only @islington-council.bsky.social was here to receive Big Congratulations ! @londoncycling.bsky.social @cprelondon.bsky.social @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @rowchampion.bsky.social @carolinerussell.bsky.social

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bravo Islington @rowchampion.bsky.social Top for sixth year running in Healthy Streets Scorecard ! Chapeau! docs.google.com/presentation...

Ours are the ones on the National Cycle Network! 😜 🚶‍♀️👩‍🦽🚴 👉 www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/the-national...

The National Cycle Network and the National Trust

Over 200 National Trust properties lie within a mile of the Network, meaning you can walk and cycle to some of the most amazing places in the country.

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Just wondering if you have a favourite National Trust place?

🧵1/2 Looking to get out and enjoy some fresh sea air this summer? Take a look at our route of the Week for inspiration - it's the Oyster Bay Trail! 🦪✨

🧵 1/2 Kierson Wise, our Paths for Everyone Manager, shares his lived experience of cycling with a disability, and how this has fuelled his passion for making cycling accessible for everyone.

📣 The Big #PlymouthTravelChallenge 2026 is live! Walk, wheel, run, or scoot your way to better health🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Let’s get going, Plymouth! Sign up here 👉 buff.ly/NSxO9eU