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A father holding his toddler and walking with two young children down a neighbourhood path, walking home from school.

A father holding his toddler and walking with two young children down a neighbourhood path, walking home from school.

A public space in Leicester with cherry blossoms on a sunny cloudless day.

A public space in Leicester with cherry blossoms on a sunny cloudless day.

A single woman walker in walking gear on a route through a cut field of crop stubble checks her route with a map.

A single woman walker in walking gear on a route through a cut field of crop stubble checks her route with a map.

A wide view of Leicester Railway Station.

A wide view of Leicester Railway Station.

Two electric bikes propped up against a copper statue down a pedestrianised street in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Two electric bikes propped up against a copper statue down a pedestrianised street in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

View of Cathedral Gardens in Leicester.

View of Cathedral Gardens in Leicester.

An aerial view of a large housing estate near the city of Leicester in the English Midlands.

An aerial view of a large housing estate near the city of Leicester in the English Midlands.

Cyclist on the platform at a train station in Leicestershire.

Cyclist on the platform at a train station in Leicestershire.

A view of St Mary's Church from town centre in Melton Mowbray. A young man walks on the pavement in the distance.

A view of St Mary's Church from town centre in Melton Mowbray. A young man walks on the pavement in the distance.

An outdoor space in Leicester city centre, a bridge going over the River Soar.

An outdoor space in Leicester city centre, a bridge going over the River Soar.

An old market hall in a paved square in in Market Harborough, with wooden arches and Tudor detailing.

An old market hall in a paved square in in Market Harborough, with wooden arches and Tudor detailing.

A grassy hill at Bradgate Park with a stone outhouse, Old John, at the top. For Charnwood borough.

A grassy hill at Bradgate Park with a stone outhouse, Old John, at the top. For Charnwood borough.

Two young girls riding their push scooters on a wet footpath through a park. Walking behind them, the mother is holding an umbrella above her head to shield her from the rain while talking to her husband.

Two young girls riding their push scooters on a wet footpath through a park. Walking behind them, the mother is holding an umbrella above her head to shield her from the rain while talking to her husband.

Walking and cycling route in Leicester.

Walking and cycling route in Leicester.

People enjoying a city centre space in Leicester.

People enjoying a city centre space in Leicester.

A group of students walking into a British school, with a pupil in the foreground pushing a bike and wearing a helmet

A group of students walking into a British school, with a pupil in the foreground pushing a bike and wearing a helmet

People discussing routes on a Choose How You Move stall, with maps, pencils, bags, umbrellas, and leaflets spread out on the table. For communities and business engagement.

People discussing routes on a Choose How You Move stall, with maps, pencils, bags, umbrellas, and leaflets spread out on the table. For communities and business engagement.

People getting around Leicester by walking and cycling.

People getting around Leicester by walking and cycling.

Local walking and cycling route at New Walk, Leicester city centre.

Local walking and cycling route at New Walk, Leicester city centre.

A scene of a park in Leicester city centre.

A scene of a park in Leicester city centre.

Cyclist riding in a bike lane in the city.

Cyclist riding in a bike lane in the city.

People walking to Leicester Railway Station in the city centre.

People walking to Leicester Railway Station in the city centre.

An aerial view of Saffron Brook in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK

An aerial view of Saffron Brook in Leicester, Leicestershire, UK

A woman in a blue jacket holding a coffee and walking to work. For commuting, Leicestershire Businesses, business programme.

A woman in a blue jacket holding a coffee and walking to work. For commuting, Leicestershire Businesses, business programme.

Charter Street bridge in Leicester.

Charter Street bridge in Leicester.

Two parents look after a small child in a pram, and talk to a woman using a bike on a path in Cycling and walking route in Leicester.

Two parents look after a small child in a pram, and talk to a woman using a bike on a path in Cycling and walking route in Leicester.

A tree-lined path in New Walk, Leicester city centre.

A tree-lined path in New Walk, Leicester city centre.

Bus at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Bus at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Walking through old buildings in Leicester city centre.

Walking through old buildings in Leicester city centre.

A paved path in Leicester city centre that people re walking down, with shops and public information signage.

A paved path in Leicester city centre that people re walking down, with shops and public information signage.

People walking through Jubilee Square in Leicester city centre.

People walking through Jubilee Square in Leicester city centre.

The Curve Theatre in Leicester city centre.

The Curve Theatre in Leicester city centre.

A blue narrowboat with red detailing moored near Foxton, Leicestershire. Behind the boat is a stone bridge, casting a reflection in the water. For Harborough district.

A blue narrowboat with red detailing moored near Foxton, Leicestershire. Behind the boat is a stone bridge, casting a reflection in the water. For Harborough district.

Leicester Cathedral and the King Richard III statue.

Leicester Cathedral and the King Richard III statue.

Entrance to the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester.

Entrance to the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester.

The front of St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester.

The front of St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester.

A shot of a father and two young sons crossing a road in a residential area. The older boy is wearing his school uniform and riding on a push scooter. The younger boy is wearing casual clothing and is holding his father's hand while they walk together.

A shot of a father and two young sons crossing a road in a residential area. The older boy is wearing his school uniform and riding on a push scooter. The younger boy is wearing casual clothing and is holding his father's hand while they walk together.

People walking near Leicester Clock Tower.

People walking near Leicester Clock Tower.

People travelling by bike through a Leicester city park.

People travelling by bike through a Leicester city park.

A group of four workers getting out of a car. For car sharing, commuting, Leicestershire Businesses, business programme.

A group of four workers getting out of a car. For car sharing, commuting, Leicestershire Businesses, business programme.

People walking down a high street in Melton Mowbray on a summer’s day, with a decorated lamppost in the centre of the frame and colourful bunting between the buildings. To the left is Melton Mowbray’s famous Ye Olde Porke Pie Shoppe, a white building with a pink awning.

People walking down a high street in Melton Mowbray on a summer’s day, with a decorated lamppost in the centre of the frame and colourful bunting between the buildings. To the left is Melton Mowbray’s famous Ye Olde Porke Pie Shoppe, a white building with a pink awning.

A digital real-time bus timetable listing three upcoming buses, fixed onto the roof of a bus stop.

A digital real-time bus timetable listing three upcoming buses, fixed onto the roof of a bus stop.

Person cycling through Jubilee Square, Leicester city centre.

Person cycling through Jubilee Square, Leicester city centre.

Aerial view of an open-pit quarry and industrial landscape near Coalville, North West Leicestershire.

Aerial view of an open-pit quarry and industrial landscape near Coalville, North West Leicestershire.

Couple exercising together on a bicycle and in a wheelchair.

Couple exercising together on a bicycle and in a wheelchair.

People spending time in Leicester city centre.

People spending time in Leicester city centre.

A public space near Leicester cathedral in the city centre.

A public space near Leicester cathedral in the city centre.

A bridge on a moat leading up to Kirby Muxloe Castle, a ruined red-brick castle. On the bank, a goose walks amongst yellow leaves. For Blaby district.

A bridge on a moat leading up to Kirby Muxloe Castle, a ruined red-brick castle. On the bank, a goose walks amongst yellow leaves. For Blaby district.

Walking and cycling route at Marden Lane, Leicester, at dusk.

Walking and cycling route at Marden Lane, Leicester, at dusk.

The outside area of Leicester Cathedral in the city centre.

The outside area of Leicester Cathedral in the city centre.

A yellow bus heading to Derby driving down a road in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

A yellow bus heading to Derby driving down a road in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

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Back to school

A father holding his toddler and walking with two young children down a neighbourhood path, walking home from school.

Back to school

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Browse our resources to help children, schools, and families get excited about active travel during the school day.

Top tips for the back to school runChoose How You Move are here to help with the back to school run in September and beyond, with ideas to make your daily journeys safe and fun. We’re encouraging...

Living Streets Walk To School ProjectLiving Streets’ is the UK’s leading charity for everyday walking. We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for local, everyday journeys. Our mission began over...

Serious about cycling

Two e-bikes parked underneath an old town hall in a town centre, Market Harborough, Leicestershire. For cycling, e-bikes, commuting, and communities.

Serious about cycling

Perfect pedalling companions for your Sofa to Saddle goals.

Electric bikesWhat is an electric bike? An electric bike is just like a standard bicycle, but with an electric motor and battery attached. It can make for faster journey times and...

Bike ShopsFind your nearest bike shop and their contact details using our map and information below. If you own a bike shop and we have missed you off our list, we...

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