Active travel refers to modes of transportation that involves physical activity, such walking, cycling and scootering. It is a sustainable and healthy alternative to motorised travel.
Choosing active travel to make everyday journeys, such as travelling to work; picking up shopping; doing the school run; or visiting a friend improves our health, quality of life and the environment.
We know that starting something new can be challenging, and getting active is no exception. On this page you’ll find some handy tips and resources to help you on your way.
Here you can find factsheets, tips and information, maps, organisations, apps, and services available in East Lothian, to do with active travel.
Let us know what resource works well for you. If you have any other suggestions for our self-help pages, please send them to us at ithrive@health-in-mind.org.uk.
Tips and Information
Here you will find tips and information on Active Travel.
How being active can improve mental health – Active My Way
Cycling to work can cut cancer and heart disease, says study – BBC News
Organisations
Here is a list of UK wide organisations related to Active Travel:
Walking Scotland – are your national walking and wheeling charity.
Halfords – Offers free bike health checks.
Bikeability Scotland – Bikeability Scotland is the national cycle training programme for school children, building the skills and confidence needed to cycle on the road.
Sustrans – Custodians of the National Cycle Network, a UK-wide network of traffic-free paths for everyone
Bikes for Refugees Scotland – aims to support the resettlement of socio-economically disadvantaged and isolated New Scots through the provision of free bicycles.
If you are looking for local support, please go to our service directory to find out what services and projects are available to you – iThrive Edinburgh service directory