Cycling and walking
All our campuses have cycle parking and access to showers. The university additionally has a Cycle Users group that raises awareness of cycling issues and shares bike tips and ideas.
For information on cycle routes, cycle parking, shower and locker facilities at each campus, follow the links below:
Safety and security
Useful tips for staying safe on the roads can be found in the Highway Code. New cyclists may also find the information provided by the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) helpful. This covers confidence and safety on the road:
- Cycling lanes and cycling near parked cars
- Junctions and heavy goods vehicles
- Pavements and pedestrians
- Protection, insurance and incidents
- Cycle security.
Cycling tips and information
The London Cycling Campaign
Includes information on getting started, clothing and safety equipment, cycle maintenance and choosing a bike.
Bikes for All
Informative facts about cycling, including health information and the science of cycling.
Transport for London
Includes a section on cycling.
Walking
Walking is not only free, it has numerous health and fitness benefits. For example, a modest ten minute walk at three miles per hour covering 0.5 miles will burn around 40 calories.
Walkit.com contains information on walking routes in London.
The Transport for London site also has information on walking in London.