News Blog Events Media Centre SEARCH About us National Cycle Network Get active For professionals Get involved Shop DONATE The National Cycle Network is a UK-wide network of signed paths and routes for walking, cycling, wheeling and exploring outdoors. Find your perfect route We’ve made it easy for you to find National Cycle Network routes by region, distance and whether they’re traffic-free. Find the perfect place to walk, cycle and enjoy the outdoors. Find a route on the National Cycle Network Map of the National Cycle Network If you’d like to see routes across the UK on an interactive map, head over to the Ordnance Survey website. We’ve teamed up with them to help you plan your trip and navigate your way around the UK. Open the National Cycle Network map Buy maps and guides Visit the Sustrans shop for National Cycle Network maps, guides, accessories and gifts. Visit the Sustrans shop Download your free traffic-free routes guides Download one or more of our free guides to easy, traffic-free trails on the National Cycle Network. Get your free traffic-free guide Our vision is to create a UK-wide network of safe and accessible traffic-free paths for everyone. We want the Network to: be wide enough for all users be cared for and well maintained have a smooth surface be clearly and consistently signed be fully accessible to everyone feel safe. Take a look at our 9 design principles that all National Cycle Network routes should meet. Read about the progress we're making to improve the Network. We're updating the signage on the National Cycle Network When you're out on the Network, please be aware that the signage you see may not reflect recent changes to our online mapping. We're working hard with our volunteers and partners to update these signs. Find out how you can help to look after the Network near you. Follow the little red signs on the National Cycle Network When you're browsing the list of routes on our website, keep an eye out for the Follow the red signs symbol. When you see it, it means the whole of the route is on the National Cycle Network. And when you're on the route, follow the little red signs to navigate it. Find a route on the National Cycle Network Find other routes We've got lots of cycling routes on our website for inspiration. But some of these routes may contain sections that are not on the National Cycle Network and are better suited to more experienced cyclists. Keep an eye out for the hexagon on our route pages. This symbol means that some or all of the route is not on the Network. Find other cycling routes across the UK As custodians of the National Cycle Network, it's our role to care for it, improve it and champion a long-term vision for its future. Sustrans only owns around 271 miles, or 2%, of the Network. The rest belongs to various landowners, who are ultimately responsible for their own stretch. However, Sustrans staff and volunteers help these landowners to maintain, improve and develop their routes. Read more about our role as custodians of the National Cycle Network. The National Cycle Network brings huge benefits to the UK's economy and improves people's health and wellbeing. In 2019-20 an estimated: 4.2 million people used the Network 70.9 million car trips were saved by using the Network £1.64 billion was spent in local businesses by leisure and tourist users £21.5 million was saved by the NHS through the Network's impact on people's health Route inspiration and ideas NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK ROUTE COLLECTIONS UK-WIDE The UK’s best long-distance cycle rides NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK ROUTE COLLECTIONS UK-WIDE 17 brilliant beer gardens to find on the National Cycle Network NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK ROUTE COLLECTIONS UK-WIDE Explore the UK’s best nature walks and cycles on these greenways NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK ROUTE COLLECTIONS UK-WIDE Where to spot bluebells on the National Cycle Network this spring Making space for nature on the Network In the face of a national climate and ecological emergency, traffic-free paths have the power to improve biodiversity and protect wildlife. Learn about how our ecologists are making space for nature Share, respect and enjoy the Network We want everyone to be able to use the Network safely, confidently and in line with government guidelines on Covid-19. Read our tips for staying safe Using the National Cycle Network If you're looking to get out on the National Cycle Network for the first time, why not check out these helpful tips and pointers. How to use the National Cycle Network Donate Make a cash donation or set up a regular gift today. You'll be helping us to care for and improve the Network. Volunteer Spare an hour or do something more regular. Join our volunteers and help look after the National Cycle Network near you. Careers Campaigns Events Media Centre News Blog Shop Accessibility Privacy and Terms Safeguarding Contact us NEWSLETTER Sign up now to hear more about our latest news, views, events, campaigns, policy, impact and other activities. 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