About Sustrans

Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. Sustrans provides solutions to transport, environmental and health challenges. It is easy to focus on the problems created by increased car use, but Sustrans believes that by working together, we can make life better.

By changing the way we travel now, by increasing the amount people walk and cycle, will improve our lives in the future. Clearer roads, cleaner air and a healthier environment, improved personal well being and better quality of life, are all aims of Sustrans.

Sustrans runs a number of key projects which have real local impact. Sustrans' flagship project is the National Cycle Network which is a massive series of signed cycling and walking routes linking communities to schools, stations and city centres, as well as to beautiful countryside.

The National Cycle Network

The National Cycle Network offers over 8,000 miles of signed, safe and attractive cycle routes in the UK. By 2005, some 10,000 miles will put over half of the UK population within two miles of the Network.

One third of the Network is on traffic-free paths, with the rest on quiet minor roads and traffic-calmed streets. These well-marked routes provide fantastic leisure opportunities, as well as links into towns for schools, work and stations.

Disused railway lines, canal towpaths, riversides and parks, bringing the countryside right into town and city centres. For walkers and cyclists, young and old, those with prams and wheelchairs.

General information
Call the Sustrans Information Line: 0845 113 0065 or email

Sustrans Head Office
National Cycle Network Centre
2 Cathedral Square
College Green
Bristol
BS1 5DD
Tel: 0117 926 8893
Fax: 0117 929 4173

The Sustrans Shop enables you to purchase on-line a huge range of cycle related items such as maps and guides for the Reivers and all other routes.

Sustrans has developed The Cycling Code in order to try and ensure that we all become safe, courteous cyclists. Be aware of it and always follow it.