News & Events

Carlisle residents have been stepping out in style this summer thanks to the Summer Strolls walking series, part of the Travel Actively programme.

Barrow’s streets came alive last week as the Walk This Way Festival took over town, with more than 300 participants walking, dancing, exploring and even running their way towards better health and happiness.

A new 1.4 mile route for walking, wheeling and cycling has been enjoyed during a free event to encourage more people to walk and cycle to help improve health and fitness as part of everyday travel.

A new series of free guided cycle rides is set to launch in Carlisle this August.

Bring your bike in for a free safety check or join us for a relaxed social cycle ride along stunning lanes around Brough and Warcop.

Westmorland and Furness Council is gearing up to start construction of a 0.7 mile route for people to walk, wheel and cycle along Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness.

Cumberland Council is pleased to announce the start of construction on an important section of Carlisle’s cycling network – Route 38: the Cargo Link.

Designed for all ages and abilities, the new infrastructure provides a safe, vehicle-free space for people to travel actively.

Spring has officially arrived - and in Barrow, it rolled in on two wheels! On Friday 30 May there was a burst of energy in the town as Travel Actively officially launched its inaugural Wheels for Hire scheme.

May is National Walking Month – a time to celebrate the simplest, most accessible form of active travel: walking.