Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland

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This week's Route of the Week is the Caledonia Way ⛰️

A stunning 234-mile long-distance bike route through Scotland’s breathtaking countryside.

You’ll pass lochs and mountains before ending in the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness.

📷 Michael Kelly

A person dressed as Father Christmas sitting on a bike. Text reads: 7 cities on the National Cycle Network to see beautiful Christmas lights. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

Feeling festive already?🎄☃️

The National Cycle Network spans the whole of the UK, from towns to rural countryside.

Many of these routes pass through cities with beautiful Christmas light displays 💡

📷 Jonathan Bewley

A collage of banner designs promoting road safety week and active journeys to school.

A big thank you to all of the school pupils across the Strathclyde region who took part in our #RoadSafetyWeek competition!

We received some brilliant designs, which made the judging very difficult 😅

Find out more here: buff.ly/LGBk59P

#ActiveTravel #LearningForSustainability

School pupils playing in the playground.

Budding young artists were asked to create a design that showed how choosing to walk, wheel, scoot or cycle can

🚸 make our streets safer
❤️‍🩹 boost our health
🌍 and help tackle climate change

Read the full story 👉 buff.ly/LGBk59P

Pupils and Headteacher from Braehead Primary School pose with the winning banner design at their school gates, joined by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, West Dunbartonshire Council, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, and local MSP for Dumbarton Jackie Baillie.

Willow is presented with her winner's certificate by MSP Jackie Baillie.

Willow poses with her winning banner design.

Drumroll please... 🥁

Congratulations to Willow, a P2 pupil at Braehead Primary in Dumbarton, who out of over 700 entries was crowned the winner of our #RoadSafetyWeek school banner competition 👏

Thanks to Jackie Baillie MSP, West Dunbartonshire Council and partners SPT for joining us 🎉

"It helps my mood and energy to have been outside" 🆙

Could you switch out the car for walking, wheeling or cycling? 🚲

Find traffic-free routes near you to get you started: buff.ly/849mOZ8

#NationalCycleNetwork

Looking to make some active plans this weekend? 🚶 🧑‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

The #NationalCycleNetwork is full of traffic-free paths that are not only convenient, but magical some might say ✨

Find a route near you: buff.ly/MsSRjVe

Graphic with a blue ripple background and white box with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland's logo, blue butterflies, and the text: 1000 Followers. Thank You!

We've reached 1000 followers!

Thank you for following our journey on Bluesky 🦋

Keen to get more involved in what we do?

👉 walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/get-involved

Members of the public taking part in a co-design workshop using 3D models, such as benches and trees.

Members of a community group walking on a woodland path.

Members of the public taking part in a co-design workshop. A man in a bright orange jacket is pointing at a poster on the wall.

Is your local community group keen to improve your area for walking, wheeling and cycling?

Our latest research explores community-led #ActiveTravel infrastructure projects, and how we can enable more local groups to take action 🚶 🧑‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

Read more: buff.ly/V1Yod4B

On the left is a portrait photo of a person with a visual impairment, standing outside against the backdrop of a building. On the right is a quote, reading: "For a lot of people with disabilities, walking is something most people can still do. That's why it's so important that walking is made accessible for everyone. I find navigating spaces shared with cyclists difficult. I feel much safer walking when there is separated dedicated space for cyclists. Annie, Edinburgh." Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

How can we design more inclusive streets? 💭

Our latest research explores some of the common barriers to accessibility, and suggests solutions to ensure everyone can move around safely and confidently.

More ➡️ buff.ly/zx8Mj2k

#ActiveTravel #UrbanDesign #Accessibility

A photo of a woman wearing a bright pink jacket in an powered wheelchair smiling, posing for a photograph outside a gallery. White text reads 'For our health. Our wellbeing. Our world', alongside the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust logo, against a yellow border.

Bringing a bit of sunshine to your day 🌞

Our new direction as a charity is as bright as it is bold.

Because when we change how we travel, we change everything.

Find out more in our new strategy 👉 buff.ly/WIgas16

Come rain or shine ☔

Walking, wheeling or cycling is not only great for getting from A to B, it's also a win for our mental health.

The #NationalCycleNetwork is full of traffic-free paths perfect for clearing your head ✨

Find a route near you: buff.ly/MsSRjVe

On the left is a photo of a man in a wheelchair, posing for a photograph on a riverside path with a bridge and church buildings in the background. On the right is a quote, reading: "More space and better surfaces would make life much easier. But even then, I still have to content with cards parked at dropped kerbs, and green man crossing times that are too short." Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

Everyone deserves to be able to walk, wheel or cycle barrier-free 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

Our latest research explores some of the most common barriers to accessibility on our streets.

Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/zx8Mj2k

#ActiveTravel #UrbanDesign #Accessibility

People walking and wheeling on Buchanan Street in Glasgow City Centre, waiting at a road crossing with traffic lights.

Man using a wheelchair travelling on a pavement.

A pedestrian crossing across a bi-directional coastal cycle lane, where a blind man is crossing with his dog. A cyclist waits at the crossing.

How can we design streets that are for everyone? 👩‍🦯 🧑‍🦼

Our latest research explores some of the most common accessibility issues, and puts forward recommendations for making our streets more inclusive.

Read more in our latest article 👉 buff.ly/zx8Mj2k

#ActiveTravel #UrbanDesign #Accessibility

#ActiveTravel is bringing tourism and community together in Glen Coe ⛰️

We spoke to local MSP Kate Forbes about the impact the new Glencoe Greenway will have 👇

Find out more about the project: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/glencoegreenway

#NationalCycleNetwork

The Glencoe Greenway goes beyond the glen... 🔭

We're all about connecting up routes to make people powered movement possible.

Did you know you, you can now walk, wheel or cycle all the way from the heart of Glen Coe to Oban and Fort William?

More 👉 walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/glencoegreenway

Find out more in our latest article 👇

walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/glencoegreenway

#ActiveTravel | #NationalCycleNetwork

Why did we partner with National Trust for Scotland on the Glencoe Greenway?

Decades of increasing car traffic takes its toll. To protect the glen and the people who visit it, we needed to offer a safe, accessible and attractive alternative to using a car.

And so the Glencoe Greenway was born 💚

Local MSP Kate Forbes and representatives from project partners National Trust for Scotland, VisitScotland and Walk Wheel Cycle Trust post for a photograph on the new Glencoe Greenway, with the hills of Glencoe in the background.

A National Trust for Scotland employee petting one of the Highland cows that lives on site in the Glencoe national nature reserve.

A couple walking in the distance on the new Glencoe Greenway path, with trees in the foreground and the hills of Glencoe in the background in beautiful morning light.

Did someone say highland coo?

Last Friday we were in stunning Glen Coe to officially open the new Glencoe Greenway 🎉

The 5km traffic-free path finally makes it possible to safely walk, wheel and cycle into the heart of the iconic glen 💚

Find out more: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/glencoegreenway

Two long lines of school pupils in hi-vis vests and helmets, smiling and riding bikes on the Roseburn to Union Canal path in Edinburgh. Image Credit: City of Edinburgh Council.

We won a National Transport Award! 🥳

Roseburn to Union Canal, our #PlacesForEveryone project with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social, scooped the award for Exemplary Approach to Active Travel & Public Space at last week's ceremony 🏆

More 👉 walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/r2uc

#UKNTAs25

A photo of a young boy smiling, wearing a blue hoodie and a cycling helmet. Yellow text reads 'For our health. Our wellbeing. Our world', alongside the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust logo.

New brand, same heart 💚

Sustrans got us here. Walk Wheel Cycle Trust will take us even further.

Because when we change how we travel, we change everything.

It’s people-powered movement for our health, our wellbeing and our world 🌍

➡️ walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk

Photo of a young woman cycling on a traffic-free path between a grass verge and trees. She is smiling and wearing a cycling helmet. Yellow text reads 'For our health. Our wellbeing. Our world.', alongside the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust logo.

Ch ch ch ch changes 🎶

As Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we're gearing up to do more than ever.

Walking, wheeling and cycling might sound like small actions. But they add up to something much bigger. They ripple out and change everything 🌍

New brand, same heart 💛💚

➡️ walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk

A photo of a woman smiling and laughing. She is wearing a purple coat and a cream headscarf, standing in front of a tree with orange colours. To the side are the words in yellow 'For our health. Our Wellbeing. Our World.', as well as Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's logo.

A new brand for an ambitious future ⏩

Sustrans took us on an amazing journey to what we are today.

We may have a new name, but our mission hasn’t changed.

We make it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle.

The journey continues as Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 👋

walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk

A green graphic featuring two children, a post box, a bird, a snail and a cat. The text reads: There's lots to see and do when you walk or wheel to school.

It’s the first day of #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth 🚶🌍

We have lots of family-friendly activities to keep kids busy including our #AutumnStreetSafari to add adventure to your autumn walks 👉 https://bit.ly/481SJto

The big reveal 👀

We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

For our health, our wellbeing and our world 🌍

#ActiveTravel #NationalCycleNetwork

Could your organisation make the switch to an e-bike? 🚴‍♀️🔋

Hear from Glasgow Tool Library in this video 👇

Find out more about the use of e-bikes in Scotland in our latest blog ➡️ buff.ly/eKjtS4W

#LetsDoNetZero | #ScotClimateWeek

Photo of a man in a workshop. Quote reads: Our e-cargo bike and trailer can be a lot quicker to get around the city centre than a van that gets stuck in traffic.

Did you know #ScotClimateWeek starts tomorrow?

One way to reduce our emissions is by driving less 🌍

Glasgow Tool Library uses an e-cargo bike instead of a van for their courier service.

It ties in with their sustainability aims and it's easier to get around the city 🤝

Photo of a woman wearing sunglasses, standing on a path with greenery in the background. She is holding an e-bike. Quote reads: I can honestly say it has transformed my life. Losing driving made me feel like I'd lost so much - my e-bike has given me back a sense of independence.

Our latest report explores how e-bikes can help us reduce our transport emissions 🌍

As well as benefitting our climate, e-bikes are transformational for so many people's lives - like Judith in Inverness who experienced vision loss 👇

Full report: buff.ly/eKjtS4W

#ActiveTravel is connecting North Ayrshire's coastline ⚓

We worked with @north-ayrshire.bsky.social to build a new traffic-free path in Ardrossan's upcoming Coastal Quarter - connecting people to education, homes and businesses

Find out more in this video 🦊

#NationalCycleNetwork

Exciting changes are coming...

🚶‍♀️ 👩‍🦽 🚴‍♀️

#HealthWellbeingWorld