Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland
@wwctrustscot.bsky.social
Formerly Sustrans. Updates from the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust team in Scotland. We're the charity making it possible for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle.
Pinned
The big reveal π
We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust πΆββοΈ π©β𦽠π΄ββοΈ
For our health, our wellbeing and our world π
#ActiveTravel #NationalCycleNetwork
We are now Walk Wheel Cycle Trust πΆββοΈ π©β𦽠π΄ββοΈ
For our health, our wellbeing and our world π
#ActiveTravel #NationalCycleNetwork
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π Exciting news! Registration for #BigWalkAndWheel 2026 is NOW OPEN!
Be part of the UKβs largest inter-school active travel challenge and inspire pupils to make a difference! Because changing how we travel changes everything.
In partnership with #schwalbeuk.
Sign up now: buff.ly/JWiEYjx
Be part of the UKβs largest inter-school active travel challenge and inspire pupils to make a difference! Because changing how we travel changes everything.
In partnership with #schwalbeuk.
Sign up now: buff.ly/JWiEYjx
January 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
π Exciting news! Registration for #BigWalkAndWheel 2026 is NOW OPEN!
Be part of the UKβs largest inter-school active travel challenge and inspire pupils to make a difference! Because changing how we travel changes everything.
In partnership with #schwalbeuk.
Sign up now: buff.ly/JWiEYjx
Be part of the UKβs largest inter-school active travel challenge and inspire pupils to make a difference! Because changing how we travel changes everything.
In partnership with #schwalbeuk.
Sign up now: buff.ly/JWiEYjx
Reposted by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland
Feeling the nip in the air out there this week? π₯Ά
The National Cycle Network routes are wonderful places to walk, wheel, and cycle throughout the year.
The National Cycle Network routes are wonderful places to walk, wheel, and cycle throughout the year.
January 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Feeling the nip in the air out there this week? π₯Ά
The National Cycle Network routes are wonderful places to walk, wheel, and cycle throughout the year.
The National Cycle Network routes are wonderful places to walk, wheel, and cycle throughout the year.
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Running across central Scotland from Edinburgh to Glasgow, the route travels along the towpath of the Union Canal, a wonderful wildlife corridor. Along the way, youβll pass interesting sights on the canal such as the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift. π
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Running across central Scotland from Edinburgh to Glasgow, the route travels along the towpath of the Union Canal, a wonderful wildlife corridor. Along the way, youβll pass interesting sights on the canal such as the Falkirk Wheel, a rotating boat lift. π
As a completely traffic-free and picturesque path, the Union and Forth & Clyde Canals route is our Route of the Week! β¨
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
As a completely traffic-free and picturesque path, the Union and Forth & Clyde Canals route is our Route of the Week! β¨
"It's an absolute godsend" β¨
This New Year, why not discover your local #NationalCycleNetwork routes?
Get where you need to go whilst boosting your health and wellbeing π
Find your nearest traffic-free path π buff.ly/QGjhglg
This New Year, why not discover your local #NationalCycleNetwork routes?
Get where you need to go whilst boosting your health and wellbeing π
Find your nearest traffic-free path π buff.ly/QGjhglg
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 PM
"It's an absolute godsend" β¨
This New Year, why not discover your local #NationalCycleNetwork routes?
Get where you need to go whilst boosting your health and wellbeing π
Find your nearest traffic-free path π buff.ly/QGjhglg
This New Year, why not discover your local #NationalCycleNetwork routes?
Get where you need to go whilst boosting your health and wellbeing π
Find your nearest traffic-free path π buff.ly/QGjhglg
Happy New Year from everyone at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust!π
January 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Happy New Year from everyone at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust!π
What a year it's been! Thank you for being part of the people powered movement π
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
December 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What a year it's been! Thank you for being part of the people powered movement π
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
#HealthWellbeingWorld #ActiveTravel #SustainableTransport #Walking #Wheeling #Cycling #NationalCycleNetwork #FreshAir #Nature #Community #ConnectingCommunities
If you're feeling restless and in need of some fresh air this "Betwixtmas", wrap up warm and get out for a walk, wheel or cycle on the National Cycle Network πΆ π©β𦽠π΄
We've chosen these routes as some seasonal inspiration for great days out.
π buff.ly/HsGDDGe
We've chosen these routes as some seasonal inspiration for great days out.
π buff.ly/HsGDDGe
December 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If you're feeling restless and in need of some fresh air this "Betwixtmas", wrap up warm and get out for a walk, wheel or cycle on the National Cycle Network πΆ π©β𦽠π΄
We've chosen these routes as some seasonal inspiration for great days out.
π buff.ly/HsGDDGe
We've chosen these routes as some seasonal inspiration for great days out.
π buff.ly/HsGDDGe
Teaching a child to ride a bike is a gift that they can treasure for a lifetime. But how do you support a child to make the transition from stabilisers to two wheels?
Read our guide and watch the video and they'll be away in no time! π
buff.ly/jCXTNNk
Read our guide and watch the video and they'll be away in no time! π
buff.ly/jCXTNNk
December 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Teaching a child to ride a bike is a gift that they can treasure for a lifetime. But how do you support a child to make the transition from stabilisers to two wheels?
Read our guide and watch the video and they'll be away in no time! π
buff.ly/jCXTNNk
Read our guide and watch the video and they'll be away in no time! π
buff.ly/jCXTNNk
Little one get a new bike for Christmas? π
Learning to ride a bike for the very first time can be an exciting and exhilarating moment at any age. It's the beginning of a new way to make everyday journeys and explore the world.
Learning to ride a bike for the very first time can be an exciting and exhilarating moment at any age. It's the beginning of a new way to make everyday journeys and explore the world.
December 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Little one get a new bike for Christmas? π
Learning to ride a bike for the very first time can be an exciting and exhilarating moment at any age. It's the beginning of a new way to make everyday journeys and explore the world.
Learning to ride a bike for the very first time can be an exciting and exhilarating moment at any age. It's the beginning of a new way to make everyday journeys and explore the world.
β¨ The launch of our new strategy and name. We made some big changes to help us achieve our ambitious goals over the coming years. We want to thank you for your support and for sticking by us during these changes.
December 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
β¨ The launch of our new strategy and name. We made some big changes to help us achieve our ambitious goals over the coming years. We want to thank you for your support and for sticking by us during these changes.
𧀠Our amazing volunteers - over 11,500 hours of volunteering on the Network, in the community and in schools by 480 volunteers. Thank you for all that you do.
December 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
𧀠Our amazing volunteers - over 11,500 hours of volunteering on the Network, in the community and in schools by 480 volunteers. Thank you for all that you do.
πΈ Big walk and Wheel was are biggest one yet with 2.8 million journeys recorded!
π§ The first ever Children's Walking and Cycling Index which asked children to help us understand the behaviours, barriers and attitudes affecting how children walk, wheel and cycle in the UK
π§ The first ever Children's Walking and Cycling Index which asked children to help us understand the behaviours, barriers and attitudes affecting how children walk, wheel and cycle in the UK
December 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
πΈ Big walk and Wheel was are biggest one yet with 2.8 million journeys recorded!
π§ The first ever Children's Walking and Cycling Index which asked children to help us understand the behaviours, barriers and attitudes affecting how children walk, wheel and cycle in the UK
π§ The first ever Children's Walking and Cycling Index which asked children to help us understand the behaviours, barriers and attitudes affecting how children walk, wheel and cycle in the UK
2025 has been an amazing year. We've achieved so much, and we have you to thank for your support π
Highlights include:
π₯³ Celebrating 30 years of the National Cycle Network
βοΈ Improvements to the National Cycle Network including 560 barriers
removed or redesigned
Highlights include:
π₯³ Celebrating 30 years of the National Cycle Network
βοΈ Improvements to the National Cycle Network including 560 barriers
removed or redesigned
December 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
2025 has been an amazing year. We've achieved so much, and we have you to thank for your support π
Highlights include:
π₯³ Celebrating 30 years of the National Cycle Network
βοΈ Improvements to the National Cycle Network including 560 barriers
removed or redesigned
Highlights include:
π₯³ Celebrating 30 years of the National Cycle Network
βοΈ Improvements to the National Cycle Network including 560 barriers
removed or redesigned
Wishing a very merry Christmas and happy holidays to our friends, colleagues and supporters who are celebrating! πβοΈ
#WalkWheelCycleTrust #HealthWellbeingWorld #MerryChristmas #Christmas2025
#WalkWheelCycleTrust #HealthWellbeingWorld #MerryChristmas #Christmas2025
December 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Wishing a very merry Christmas and happy holidays to our friends, colleagues and supporters who are celebrating! πβοΈ
#WalkWheelCycleTrust #HealthWellbeingWorld #MerryChristmas #Christmas2025
#WalkWheelCycleTrust #HealthWellbeingWorld #MerryChristmas #Christmas2025
Those Christmas lights πΆ
Did you know the #NationalCycleNetwork connects the UK via signed routes for walking, wheeling and cycling?
Weβve listed 7 cities with Christmas light displays that can be accessed from the Network - including Edinburgh π
π buff.ly/qyuzCNZ
Did you know the #NationalCycleNetwork connects the UK via signed routes for walking, wheeling and cycling?
Weβve listed 7 cities with Christmas light displays that can be accessed from the Network - including Edinburgh π
π buff.ly/qyuzCNZ
December 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Those Christmas lights πΆ
Did you know the #NationalCycleNetwork connects the UK via signed routes for walking, wheeling and cycling?
Weβve listed 7 cities with Christmas light displays that can be accessed from the Network - including Edinburgh π
π buff.ly/qyuzCNZ
Did you know the #NationalCycleNetwork connects the UK via signed routes for walking, wheeling and cycling?
Weβve listed 7 cities with Christmas light displays that can be accessed from the Network - including Edinburgh π
π buff.ly/qyuzCNZ
Well done to all the schools that took part in this year's Leg it to Lapland challenge βοΈ
We had almost 5,000 pupils from more than 30 schools getting active on their way to school πΆπ¨βπ¦½π΄ββοΈπ΄
They clocked enough miles to reach Lapland over 20 times! π
#IBike | #HealthWellbeingWorld
We had almost 5,000 pupils from more than 30 schools getting active on their way to school πΆπ¨βπ¦½π΄ββοΈπ΄
They clocked enough miles to reach Lapland over 20 times! π
#IBike | #HealthWellbeingWorld
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Well done to all the schools that took part in this year's Leg it to Lapland challenge βοΈ
We had almost 5,000 pupils from more than 30 schools getting active on their way to school πΆπ¨βπ¦½π΄ββοΈπ΄
They clocked enough miles to reach Lapland over 20 times! π
#IBike | #HealthWellbeingWorld
We had almost 5,000 pupils from more than 30 schools getting active on their way to school πΆπ¨βπ¦½π΄ββοΈπ΄
They clocked enough miles to reach Lapland over 20 times! π
#IBike | #HealthWellbeingWorld
We're helping integrate active travel into a major new development in the North of Edinburgh πΆββοΈπ©βπ¦½π΄ββοΈ
Last week we opened a new route with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social as part of Granton Waterfront's regeneration π
Find out more β‘οΈ buff.ly/v3ErVTR
#PlacesForEveryone
Last week we opened a new route with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social as part of Granton Waterfront's regeneration π
Find out more β‘οΈ buff.ly/v3ErVTR
#PlacesForEveryone
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We're helping integrate active travel into a major new development in the North of Edinburgh πΆββοΈπ©βπ¦½π΄ββοΈ
Last week we opened a new route with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social as part of Granton Waterfront's regeneration π
Find out more β‘οΈ buff.ly/v3ErVTR
#PlacesForEveryone
Last week we opened a new route with @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social as part of Granton Waterfront's regeneration π
Find out more β‘οΈ buff.ly/v3ErVTR
#PlacesForEveryone
"I always thought I would never be able to ride a bike" π²
Meet Zeeshan, a Primary 7 pupil in West Lothian weβve reached through our I Bike Schools programme.
Zeeshan has a physical disability and dyspraxia, which have always stopped him from #cycling β until now.
Read his story π buff.ly/YipbWxz
Meet Zeeshan, a Primary 7 pupil in West Lothian weβve reached through our I Bike Schools programme.
Zeeshan has a physical disability and dyspraxia, which have always stopped him from #cycling β until now.
Read his story π buff.ly/YipbWxz
December 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"I always thought I would never be able to ride a bike" π²
Meet Zeeshan, a Primary 7 pupil in West Lothian weβve reached through our I Bike Schools programme.
Zeeshan has a physical disability and dyspraxia, which have always stopped him from #cycling β until now.
Read his story π buff.ly/YipbWxz
Meet Zeeshan, a Primary 7 pupil in West Lothian weβve reached through our I Bike Schools programme.
Zeeshan has a physical disability and dyspraxia, which have always stopped him from #cycling β until now.
Read his story π buff.ly/YipbWxz
Our team are working with local partners to ensure that people walking, wheeling and cycling are aware of the closure, and to identify a suitable route diversion.
Information on route closures and diversions is kept updated on our website π
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Information on route closures and diversions is kept updated on our website π
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December 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Our team are working with local partners to ensure that people walking, wheeling and cycling are aware of the closure, and to identify a suitable route diversion.
Information on route closures and diversions is kept updated on our website π
buff.ly/XbORAsi
Information on route closures and diversions is kept updated on our website π
buff.ly/XbORAsi
We are saddened to hear of the collapse of the Garmouth Viaduct over the weekend, a key link on #NationalCycleNetwork Route 1.
Moray Council have advised the bridge will remain closed until further notice, and we urge the public not to approach the area for their own safety β οΈ
Moray Council have advised the bridge will remain closed until further notice, and we urge the public not to approach the area for their own safety β οΈ
December 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are saddened to hear of the collapse of the Garmouth Viaduct over the weekend, a key link on #NationalCycleNetwork Route 1.
Moray Council have advised the bridge will remain closed until further notice, and we urge the public not to approach the area for their own safety β οΈ
Moray Council have advised the bridge will remain closed until further notice, and we urge the public not to approach the area for their own safety β οΈ
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This week's Route of the Week is the Caledonia Way β°οΈ
A stunning 234-mile long-distance bike route through Scotlandβs breathtaking countryside.
Youβll pass lochs and mountains before ending in the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness.
π· Michael Kelly
A stunning 234-mile long-distance bike route through Scotlandβs breathtaking countryside.
Youβll pass lochs and mountains before ending in the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness.
π· Michael Kelly
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This week's Route of the Week is the Caledonia Way β°οΈ
A stunning 234-mile long-distance bike route through Scotlandβs breathtaking countryside.
Youβll pass lochs and mountains before ending in the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness.
π· Michael Kelly
A stunning 234-mile long-distance bike route through Scotlandβs breathtaking countryside.
Youβll pass lochs and mountains before ending in the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness.
π· Michael Kelly
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Feeling festive already?πβοΈ
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 π‘
π· Jonathan Bewley
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 π‘
π· Jonathan Bewley
November 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Feeling festive already?πβοΈ
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 π‘
π· Jonathan Bewley
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 π‘
π· Jonathan Bewley