Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school to improve air quality in their neighbourhood.
Big Walk and Wheel encourages pupils to go to school by walking, wheeling, scooting or cycling.
Get ready for Big Walk and Wheel 2026!
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.
We’ve designed our 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
Need some tips as you gear up to take part in the Big Walk and Wheel?
We have lots of tips and inspiration for a fun and active school run.
Our free guide is jam-packed with advice, games, and information on walking, scooting and cycling to school.
2025's Big Walk and Wheel in numbers
2,759
schools registered to take part
644,384
pupils took part
93,618
SEN/ALN/ASN pupils took part
2,840,575
active journeys to school logged
Want to know more about the Big Walk and Wheel?
If you have any questions, please contact the Big Walk and Wheel team.
