Schools can sign up for Big Walk and Wheel

SCHOOLS in North Wales still have time to sign up to the UK’s biggest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling competition.

The Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel takes place until 31 March and it inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these changes benefit their world.

The competition has been running since 2010 and sees schools compete on each day of the challenge to make the most journeys by walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling.

Hayley Keohane, Sustrans Cymru Curriculum and Communications Co-ordinator, said:

“Hundreds of thousands of pupils have risen to the challenge and embraced active travel each year, and this is such a fun event for schools to take part in.

“There’s a serious element too and not only does the event help reduce pollution around the school gates but in 2019 it helped parents to save an estimated £1.6million in petrol costs during the fortnight.”

Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is open to all primary and secondary schools in the UK, including ALN schools, with prizes to be won every day.

Xavier Brice, CEO at Sustrans, said:

“The Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is a fantastic opportunity for parents and pupils across the UK to enjoy the fun of a healthier and cheaper school run by walking, wheeling or cycling.

“We want to help people get out of their cars, so even if you choose to travel actively for only part of the school journey you will still be making a difference.”

At the time of writing, 55 schools have signed up in North Wales, including many in Gwynedd:

Y.G. Rhostryfan

Ysgol Crud y Werin Ysgol Cymerau

Ysgol Edmwnd Prys Ysgol Foel Gron

Ysgol Gynradd Edern Ysgol Gynradd Garndolbenmaen

Ysgol Gynradd Hirael Ysgol Gynradd Llanllechid Ysgol Gynradd Nefyn Ysgol Gynradd Rhosgadfan Ysgol Llandygai

Ysgol Llanrug

Ysgol Maenofferen Ysgol Pendalar

Ysgol Pont y Gof

Ysgol Tryfan

Ysgol Y Gelli