Oldham... It's Your Move!
Get walking, wheeling or cycling in Oldham
From walking to the Weavers Factory, running round the reservoir, striding out to Saddleworth Museum.
There’s a reason people come from all over to explore Oldham.
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 Oldham
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:
Positive Cycles, Oldham, OL1.
Ghazali Trust, Oldham OL4.
GROWE, Oldham/Failsworth M35.
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 this Cycle and Stride group in Oldham:
Ghazali Trust - Grassroots community organisation supporting all aspects of health and wellbeing.
Possabilities CIC - Social enterprise supporting over 400 people with learning disabilities by providing day services; supported living; employment support; outreach; short breaks; and shared lives.
Yuvanis Foundation - A grassroots organisation that helps develop people to become resourceful, resilient, and responsible within their communities.
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?
Find things to do on Oldham Council's website.