{"id":819,"date":"2026-01-01T15:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T15:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getme2.co.uk\/herrington-view\/?p=819"},"modified":"2026-01-09T15:23:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:23:19","slug":"new-year-new-active-travel-and-wellbeing-calendar-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getme2.co.uk\/herrington-view\/updates\/new-year-new-active-travel-and-wellbeing-calendar-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Active Travel and Wellbeing Calendar for 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy New Year!!!<\/p>\n<p><em>New Year, New Routes \u2014 Choose to Walk, Wheel, Cycle, or Take the Bus!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are many opportunities throughout 2026 to support active travel, physical activity, and mental wellbeing. Below is a month-by-month guide to national campaigns and awareness events that encourage walking, wheeling, cycling, and sustainable travel choices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates shown are confirmed where fixed and indicative where events follow an annual pattern, with links provided so readers can access the latest updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter Wheelers, delivered by Love to Ride, continues until 31 January 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great time to stay active through winter by cycling safely, staying visible, and sharing your rides with others using #WinterWheelers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.love2ride.net\/winterwheelers\"><strong>https:\/\/www.love2ride.net\/winterwheelers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>February \u2013 Take Your Family to School Wee<\/strong>k<\/p>\n<p>Organised by the National PTA, Take Your Family to School Week encourages families to walk, wheel, or cycle to school together. Benefits include quality family time, increased physical activity, reduced stress, and a positive impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pta.org.uk\/events\/take-your-family-to-school-week\"><strong>https:\/\/www.pta.org.uk\/events\/take-your-family-to-school-week<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>March \u2013 International Women\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>8 March 2026<\/p>\n<p>International Women\u2019s Day celebrates women\u2019s achievements and calls for action on gender equality. Mark the day by getting outside and raising awareness of the barriers women face when using active and sustainable travel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\"><strong>https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>April \u2013 On Your Feet Britain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Your Feet Britain is an annual campaign encouraging people to reduce sitting time and move more throughout the working day.<\/p>\n<p>Simple actions such as standing during phone calls, taking regular screen breaks, using the stairs, or walking to speak to colleagues can make a big difference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>May \u2013 Walk to School Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>18\u201322 May 2026<\/p>\n<p>Walk to School Week, led by Living Streets, is an annual challenge encouraging children to walk to school. Walking helps children reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day, and families are encouraged to get involved too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.livingstreets.org.uk\/walk-to-school-week<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>June \u2013 Bike Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delivered by Cycling UK, Bike Week is a national celebration showcasing cycling as a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to travel. The campaign aims to inspire people of all ages and abilities to give cycling a try.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.cyclinguk.org\/bikeweek<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>July \u2013 Love Parks Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Love Parks Week, organised by Keep Britain Tidy, brings communities together to celebrate local parks and green spaces and highlights their importance for health, wellbeing, and community connection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.keepbritaintidy.org\/love-parks-week<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday 6 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cycle to Work Day encourages people across the UK to swap their car or public transport for a bike when commuting. The event highlights the benefits of regular exercise, improved wellbeing, and sustainable travel choices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.cyclinguk.org\/events<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TravelWise Week: 16\u201322 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TravelWise Week aligns with European Mobility Week and promotes walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport, and cleaner, healthier transport options.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.modeshift.org.uk\/travelwise-week<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Catch the Bus Month also takes place throughout September, encouraging people to use and support local bus services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/bususers.org\/catch-the-bus-month<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walk to School Month \u2013 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Building on Walk to School Week, this month-long campaign encourages families to make walking to school a regular habit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.livingstreets.org.uk\/walk-to-school-month<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>World Mental Health Day \u2013 10 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A global day to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing and to highlight the importance of talking and staying connected.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/our-work\/public-engagement\/world-mental-health-day<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>November \u2013 Road Safety Week &amp; Men\u2019s Mental Health Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Delivered by Brake, Road Safety Week raises awareness of road safety and promotes safer streets for all road users.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/www.brake.org.uk\/road-safety-week<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>November is also Men\u2019s Mental Health Month (Movember), a key time to raise awareness and encourage open conversations. Going for a walk together can be a simple way to connect and talk.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>https:\/\/movember.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>December \u2013 Winter Wheelers Returns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winter Wheelers returns in December 2026, encouraging people to keep cycling through the colder months. Remember to ride safely, stay visible, and keep warm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/onyourfeetday.com\/britain\"><strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.love2ride.net\/winterwheelers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>A Healthier You Starts with How You Move \u2014 Walk, Wheel, Cycle, or Ride.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dates may be subject to change. Please visit individual campaign websites for the most up-to-date information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy New Year!!! New Year, New Routes \u2014 Choose to Walk, Wheel, Cycle, or Take the Bus! 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