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
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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
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 🚲
Cycling to school has reached its highest level since the #HandsUpScotlandSurvey began in 2008.🚲️ Active travel remains the most common way for pupils to get to school in Scotland, although walking rates have fallen again this year. Read the findings👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/pro...
📍Route Spotlight: National Cycle Network Route 754 The sunshine is sticking around, so why not make the most of the lighter evenings with a walk, wheel or cycle along the Forth & Clyde Canal through Clydebank?☀️🚶♀️🚲 Find out more 👉️ www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/find-other-r...
Warmer weather is finally arriving in Scotland this Bank Holiday weekend.☀️ Sally and her dog now use her cargo bike for everyday journeys in Leith thanks to improvements delivered through the Leith Connections project with The City of Edinburgh Council. A calmer, more enjoyable way to get around.🐶
Loreburn primary school in Dumfries went all‑in for our recent #BigWalkAndWheel. From park adventures to pedal power, pupils showed just how fun active travel can be when the whole school gets active together🚶👩🦽 🚴♀️ Read more in our blog: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/new... 📷 Tara Aisha
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! We all know that keeping active has huge benefits for our physical health. But did you know that it’s also good for your mental health? Read more in our blog about walking and cycling for your body and your brain: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/get...
Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their work to develop cycling in Scotland? 🚲️ Take a few minutes to nominate your Cycling Champion and celebrate someone making a real difference to people's lives through cycling: forms.office.com/e/gqUjcm4HVt #CyclingChampionAwards
🚲️🏆️ Nominations for the 2026 Cycling Champion of the Year are open! #CyclingChampionAwards Get your nomination in and celebrate someone whose vision and contribution has had a significant impact on cycling in Scotland this past year 👉 buff.ly/FxkkE53
It’s #NationalWalkingMonth!🚶♀️ Small changes add up. Walking part of a journey or getting out for a short walk can make a real difference. We’re working to make it easier across Scotland. Read our blog on the health benefits of walking and cycling: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/get...
When we change how we travel, we change everything. We're calling on the next Scottish Government to take bold action on walking, wheeling and cycling 🚶♂️🧑🦽🚴♀️ Let’s make getting around safer, easier, cheaper and fairer. Will you join us? 💪 walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/holyrood26 #Holyrood26
Great to be at the opening of the new Crieff link path this week 🚶♀️🚲 Fantastic to see the impact for the local community, with a safer, more accessible route for walking, wheeling and cycling. If you’re passing through, it’s well worth checking out! 📷️ Clare McMicking
Let's #CelebrateWalking for International Walking Day! 🚶♀️ Walking is one of the easiest ways to get around and it benefits our health and our world. We’re working to make it possible for more people across Scotland. Explore some great walking routes: www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/our-blog/nat...