Active travel refers to people-powered transport. This includes walking, wheeling (such as wheelchairs, scooters, prams and buggies) and cycling.
Enabling and encouraging active travel has many benefits:
- improved health and wellbeing
- improved social inclusion
- benefits for the environment
- promoting economic growth
In Fife, we encourage using active travel for everyday journeys. We want to make it easier for people to travel around safely and efficiently. This includes improved walking and cycling routes with the Active Travel Projects, engaging with schools with the School Travel Plans, and cycle training with our Bikeability programmes.
Travelling actively - whether you are commuting or making the most of your free time - is an easy way to adopt a healthier, greener and more affordable lifestyle.
Here are some useful websites to help you enjoy active travel locally.
Travel Fife
The Travel Fife website is a one-stop hub for travel information across Fife. It's packed with advice and information on active travel and public transport, from local clubs to groups and shops.
Further information on safe routes
There are lots of routes around Fife to help you travel safely. This includes roads, tracks and shared use paths. For example, Glenrothes, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy each have over 20 miles (35km) of traffic-free routes.
Core Path Network
Fife's core path network plan is available online. Core paths are normally signposted, but can vary in type, from tracks, to public roads or street-lit cycleways. Details of Fife's cycle route network are also available at the link above.
As well as extensive walking paths, we have over 300 miles of dedicated cycle routes across Fife. You can commute safely by bike, as well as find routes perfect for family days out, or more challenging tracks.
National Cycle Network
Sustrans are the custodian of the National Cycle Network. This is the UK-wide network of over 12,000 miles of signed paths and routes for walking, wheeling, cycling and exploring outdoors. Visit the National Cycle Network in the East of Scotland webpage for more information.
Fife Cycle Park
Fife Cycle Park is a 1.6km traffic free tarmac circuit specially designed to offer a range of cycling activities and for all abilities. There are programmes for children, young people and adults including learn to ride, returning to ride, development and advanced sessions.
Climate Action Fife (CAF)
You can find out more about help to get cycling on the Climate Action Fife (CAF) website. Here you can get information on buying and repairing bikes as well as local events and other resources .
Bike Works
Fife Bikeworks is a local charity dedicated to making cycling more accessible for everyone. They specialise in everything from bike repairs and maintenance, to sales and refurbishment.
