Walking and Cycling
Clear Air Routes London App
The Clean Air Routes London app is an interactive map that can be used by anyone who wants to walk or cycle across Greater London and helps you find routes with the best available air quality. Please share far and wide and encourage others to use the tool! A big thank you to all of those who have helped us test, improve and now promote this tool!
Walking
Are you looking to get out walking and meeting new people? Walking is a healthy and accessible way to become more active.
Current Walks in Westminster
Unfortunately, there are no walks planned right now, but we’ll share any updates here as soon as they become available.
Cycling
Cycling is a very effective way to keep active for fun, as a form of exercise or for going places. There are a number of cycling options.
Discover Cycle Connect – Ride Free, Feel Good!
Looking for a fresh, friendly, and FREE way to get around Westminster? Cycle Connect, brought to you by Bikeworks, is here to make local travel more social, active, and accessible than ever!
Hop aboard with fully trained and welcoming Cycle Pilots, who’ll take you (and up to two friends or family) on local trips — whether it’s to an appointment, or community event or just a feel-good leisure ride. Want some gentle exercise? Take the pedals. Prefer to relax? Let your Pilot do the work.
The service runs on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30am–4:00pm. Head over to Bikeworks to check eligibility and find out how to sign up
Cycle Connect — Free travel, fresh air, and your ride, your way!
Cycling Toolkit
If you don’t where to start, then we have useful advice on buying and maintaining your bicycle as well as how to keep safe while cycling in London. Click the button below to access Westminster Council’s Cycling Toolkit.
Cycle Loan Scheme
Try Before You Bike is a simple, flexible, and affordable way to start cycling ideal for beginners or anyone who needs a little extra support to get started.
Your bike comes fully equipped with a lock and lights, plus optional extras such as child seats or panniers. Theft and damage cover is included, and we deliver it free to your door, ready to ride.
If you decide to keep your bike, you can purchase it at any time, with the price reducing over time. Not for you? You can return your bike any time after the first month and we’ll collect it for free.
Choose from a wide range of bikes, including pedal, folding, electric, and cargo options.
Why it’s so easy
- Flexible and affordable, no deposit, and you can return any time after the first month.
- All-inclusive, bike, accessories, and insurance cover included.
- Free delivery and collection.
- Wide choice of models.
- Training support, free local cycle training courses by Bikeability-certified instructors.
- Sessions are available for individuals or groups and are tailored to your riding experience and needs.
- Additional support for low-income Westminster residents is available on pedal bikes, folding bikes, and children’s bikes.
Check the offer and eligibility on the website. Sign up with Try Before You Bike who run the programme on our behalf.
Useful Resources
- Accessible cycling for everyone – All Ability Bikeworks and door to door cycling London Cycle Connect with Bikeworks
- Bicycle Mechanic Apprenticeship – Westminster Wheels
- Bike project for refugees – The Bike Project
- Cycle courses – City cycle courses
- Cycle events and maintenance – Cycle events
- Cycle hire – Cycle Hire and dockless bike shares
- Cycle Loan scheme – Santander Bike Initiative
- Empowering Women Through Cycling – Joyriders
For more information on cycling opportunities, visit Cycling | Westminster City Council