Streets for people

We want to encourage more residents and visitors to travel around Southwark on foot. But we need to make sure there are pleasant and safe spaces to do that. So we’re improving streets and shared spaces. So far we’ve: widened and repaved footways improved pedestrian crossings improved accessibility through step-free access removed obsolete signs, poles, columns and railings planted trees and planting on streets adding seating removed ‘blind corners’ – a corner on a road where the view of what is behind it is obstructed added more street maps and signs increased street lighting for pedestrians...

If you’re new to walking, a free guided walking group can be a good start. If you’re an experienced walker, you could try a self-led route. Walk London TfL’s Transport for London's Walk London website has a range of walking routes. These include the Green Chain walk which can start or finish at Nunhead Cemetery. Themed self-guided walks Enjoy walking routes taking in art, history, plants and local characters. You can print them or follow them online: architecture and industry walk (PDF, 327KB) film locations walk (PDF, 393KB) myths and legends walk (PDF, 396KB) art, literature and green spaces...

Read NHS guidance on how to start walking. The guidance includes: what to wear what to bring with you The Ramblers has guidance on: staying safe while walking walking safely with a health condition

If you walk at a moderate pace, walking is a great form of exercise and has many health benefits. You can learn about the health benefits of walking on the Walking for Health website. You can also: check out the NHS’s apps to help you get more active join a local health walk in Southwark The other benefits of walking are: it costs less to travel it’s better for the environment than using a vehicle it’s been shown to benefit communities economically Read about the economic benefits of walking from Transport for London. Walking in a group is a good way to start walking, stay motivated and...

Our cycling stakeholder group meets every 2 months and includes local cycling groups as well as road traffic and walking campaigns. By working together we aim to make cycling in Southwark safer and better. Contact us to get involved.

Bike marking is when you get a laminated, tamper-resistant warning label to put on your bike to deter thieves. At the same time, your bike gets registered onto an online database. Registering your bike lets police and retailers know who the legitimate owner of a bike is if it is stolen. If you have a question about a bike marking event contact the police on 101 or British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40. Find out when the next bike marking event is

Riding your bicycle in Southwark can be an enjoyable experience but it is important you stay safe on the roads. You can get free cycle training from Cycle Confident. They do individual cycle training from complete beginners to experienced cyclists. They also offer family, children and group sessions. Sign up for a session. You can also register for Transport for London's free online Cycle Skills course to learn: how to get prepared for the road how to cycle on the road safely and responsibly how to cycle in a group with children Tailored free cycling training is available for a range of groups...