Cycling and walking

Two people riding bicycles on a woodland trail

Find out where to go walking and cycling in Leicestershire. We also offer free adult cycle courses every year to help boost skills and confidence in cycling.

Choose How You Move - Cycling

Choose How You Move - Walking

BetterPoints

Transport policy, plans and studies

Cycling and Walking Strategy PDF, 3.04 MB Opens new window

Cycling and Walking Strategy Action Plan PDF, 470.64 KB Opens new window

Cycling and Walking Strategy Action Plan - Annual update PDF, 354.61 KB Opens new window

Leader’s statement on active travel in Leicestershire

Senior members at Leicestershire County Council are supporting the ambition of delivering more active travel initiatives across the county.

Bikeability cycle training

Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps riders learn practical skills and to understand how to cycle on today’s roads.

Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs)

Plans to improve the cycling and walking networks in Leicestershire.

Where to walk and ride in Leicestershire

There are lots of different walking routes and paths to follow throughout Leicestershire. You can use our public rights of way map to find new routes for walking / horse riding.

Where to cycle in Leicestershire

Find out about where you can cycle in Leicestershire, improve your cycling skills and report any problem with a cycle route.

Apply for a cycling course

We run adult cycle courses that are open to anyone over 16 regardless of skill level. The courses help to boost skills and confidence in cycling and encourage people to cycle more often.

The Definitive Map and Statement and changes to the Rights of Way Network

You can arrange to view the definitive map. Leicestershire County Council is required to maintain a definitive map and statement of public rights of way, as the legal record of public rights of way in Leicestershire.

Definitive Map modification orders

The Definitive Map is the legal record of public rights of way in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Local Access Forum

The Leicestershire Local Access Forum represents the interests of everyone concerned with public access in Leicestershire including both users and landowners.