Bury...It's Your Move!
Get walking, wheeling and cycling in Bury
From a mooch around the world-famous markets to a wander up to Peel Tower, there’s loads to do and see in Bury.
Exploring your local area on foot or by cycling or wheeling is cheap, easy and healthy.
Try out new cycling and walking routes
We’re building the UK's largest active travel network.
1,800 miles of safe, traffic-free cycling and walking routes. More than 2,400 new, safer road crossings. All linking up to public transport so you can get even further.
Get planning!
It’s time to plan your route. You can leave the hard work to our journey planner.
It’ll work out the best walking, wheeling or cycling route for you.
And link you up with public transport if you want to go further.
Learn to ride or fix your bike
Whatever you’re looking to learn, we’ve got a course to fit.
Build your confidence. Learn for the first time. Ride together as a family. Mend a puncture or fix your brakes. You don’t even need to own a bike to get started.
Borrow a bike in Bury
Want to try out a bike for free? It’s as easy as borrowing a book. Just pop down to your local bike library and take one out for a spin.
Get in touch and get exploring:
Bury Bike Library, Bury, BL9.
Clarence Park Bike Library, Bury, BL9.
Radcliffe Bike Library, Bury, M26.
Openshaw Park Bike Library, Bury, BL9.
Make your move, together!
Want company? Joining a local walking or cycling group is a fun and friendly way to get active. Explore new places, meet new people and learn new skills.
Get in touch with these Cycle and Stride groups in Bury:
Creative Living Centre - Helping people choose the right combination of activities to suit their individual needs.
The League of Curiosity - Develop and deliver storytelling-based projects, activities and plays to facilitate, and support the creative thinking and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults.
The Sunnywood Project - Non-profit arts and nature education provider and outdoor events organiser, combining arts and nature.
Tree Life Club - Engaging outdoor activities for pupils and students, exploring and observing in a hands on way focusing on the natural world.
Boss the school run
Why walk, wheel or cycle to school? Come on, it's much more fun!
And a great, stress-free start to the day:
✔️ Get fit, get happy, enjoy quality time with the kids.
✔️ No need to find parking. Just cruise up to the school gates.
✔️ A traffic-free, reliable route that takes the same time, every time.
✔️ Cleaner air at the school gates.
We’re doing our bit through School Streets, cycle training for students and youth ambassador programmes.
Why not plan your route and give it a trial run?
Looking for more ways to move?
There are loads of activities and events taking place in Bury, making it easier than ever to get active:
Wheels for All - join a Wheels for All session with adapted cycles, designed for adults and children with additional needs. They take place every Thursday at 10am.
Bike Hospital - free bike repairs, checks, maintenance , every Thursday at 10am.
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks – 10 Weekly Wellbeing Walks across Bury, no need to book, simply turn up, free of charge.
Greenmount Village Community Walking Group - six walks across July and August.
Bury Clarion Cycling Club - a community of cyclists of all abilities.
The Sunnywood Project - a non-profit organisation, running walks, events and training.
Walk Ride Prestwich and Whitefield Dr Bike – 11 and 25 August at Village Greens, Prestwich, M25 1AY – Free Bike Repairs, Checks, Maintenance.