Big Walk and Wheel inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit their world.

Get ready for this year’s challenge, running from Monday 16 March to Friday 27 March 2026.

Join schools from across the UK and sign up to be part of the action.

Big Walk and Wheel is in its 17th year, and 2026 marks the first time it’s being delivered by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, formerly Sustrans. It’s a new name, but the same great challenge, inspiring thousands of pupils across the UK to walk, wheel, scoot or cycle to school. The headline sponsor is Schwalbe.

Who can take part?

All schools in the UK, including SEN/ALN/ASN schools, can take part in Big Walk and Wheel. It’s free to register and easy to join.

Once registered, you'll have access to a school login, where you can log daily journeys, track your school's progress and earn virtual badges.

Compete with neighbouring schools and make every journey count.

Why take part?

Active, sustainable travel has never been more important. It helps pupils arrive alert and ready to learn, while creating a safer and more pleasant environment around school.

Walk Wheel Cycle Trust have designed interactive school resources to be fun, flexible and informative, showing how small changes can make a big difference.

Free resources include:

• Curriculum-linked lesson plans
• Top tips
• School assembly presentation

Find out more on Walk Wheel Cycle Trust's website.