As part of the work to develop an active travel map for Abingdon, Sustrans created a directory of local groups and related information to encourage active travel. This list was created in August 2023. If any of the information is out of date or if you would like to add any information, please contact enquiries@abingdon.gov.uk.
Cycle clubs
Abingdon groups promoting active travel
- Abingdon Liveable Streets
- Vale of the White Horse Ramblers
- One Planet Abingdon
- Abingdon Carbon Cutters
- Healthy Abingdon
- Abingdon Green Gym
Oxfordshire groups promoting active travel
- Rusty riders
- Joy riders
- CoHSAT Oxfordshire – Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (CoHSAT)
- Oxfordshire Liveable Streets
- Cyclox
- Oxfordshire Cycling Network (OCN)
Cycling and wheeling initiatives
- Ride Revolution – an initiative organised by the Vale of White Horse District Council
Local cycle shops, hire and loan
Cycle checks/service and maintenance and support
- One Planet Abingdon and Abingdon Carbon Cutter Repair
- Bikeability – encouraging people to cycle with support and training
- Broken Spoke Bike Co-op Oxford
- Cycle Confidence Sessions – led by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Cycle Instructors
Walking initiatives
- Healthy Abingdon Walks – a list of walks and accompanying maps made by Healthy Abingdon
- Friends of Abingdon Civic Society Walks – a list of walks with accompanying maps
- Active communities – run by Vale of the White Horse District Council Activities and Communities Team
School initiatives
- Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel – a national inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge to inspire pupils to make active journeys to school to improve air quality in their neighbourhood.
- School Street – a timed road closure near the school gates that restricts access to most motor vehicles.
- St Nicolas C of E Primary School – a local school street closure in Abingdon
General initiatives
- Abingdon Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) – a plan based on national guidance and input to make walking and cycling easier and more enjoyable for all in Abingdon.
- The Neighbourhood Plan considers travel access and movement in Abingdon. The plan is under development and aims to give Abingdon residents some influence over planning for housing and commercial developments and the transport infrastructure that it is linked to.
- Central Abingdon regeneration framework – A vision developed by Vale of White Horse District Council with stakeholder and local input for how key areas of Abingdon town centre could be redeveloped over coming years.
- 20mph scheme in Abingdon – a speed reduction due to be introduced in 2023
- YouMove – free or low cost activities for families across the county
