The Liverpool City Region cycle maps show cycling routes for all abilities

If you’re just getting into walking or cycling, you may want to check your route, or see whether there are any off road alternatives to mix up your commute.

You could choose a different route each week for a bit of variety, or create a longer, more challenging route when you get more confident.

You can use the Google Maps app on your mobile to access walking and cycling routes to and from your destination, but there are some other alternatives you could try.

Try them all and see what works best for you.

If there are other people at work who walk or cycle, why not ask them which route they take?

They might have found one that’s quicker or more scenic, they may even be happy to go with you on your first walk or bike ride. Don’t be afraid to ask!

Check out www.walkit.com for walking routes in and around the Liverpool City Region.

You’ll find both on and off road routes for all abilities, with maps available for all local areas.

Halton cycling maps

Download the Runcorn cycle map

Download the Widnes cycle map

Knowsley cycle map

The Knowsley cycle map covers Huyton, Prescot and Kirkby

Download the Knowsley cycle map

Liverpool cycle map

The Liverpool cycle map shows the city centre in detail

Download the Liverpool cycle map

Sefton Cycle Map

The Sefton Cycle Map covers the area from Southport to Bootle

Download the Sefton cycle map

St Helens Cycle Map

The St. Helens map covers Newton-le-Willows and part of Rainhill

Download the St. Helens cycle map

Wirral Cycle Map

The Wirral cycle map has great off road routes

Download the Wirral cycle map

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Mark Wilson

“I started commuting to work by bike about six months ago,” says Mark Wilson, an app developer who lives in Aigburth, south of the city. “I did it originally to save money, but where I live it only takes me fifteen minutes to get into town by bike rather than anything up to an hour by bus on a busy day.”

Walker: Tanya Leary

“I really like to get out every day as part of the school run to show my kids that walking is something really quick and easy that we can do as a family,” explains self-employed business coach Tanya Leary.

Cyclist: Ed Lamb

“I used to ride my bike all the time when I was a kid,” says self-employed graphic designer Ed Lamb from The Wirral. “But like so many people I got into the habit of driving into work every day and never really considered that there was an alternative. It was just something I did.”

Embrace your inner fair-weather commuter

Are you a fair-weather cyclist? Or a fair-weather walker, even? Is the current cold snap putting you off getting on your bike for work instead opting for the car, taxi or bus?

Cyclist: Chris Alston

“It was an absolute life-changer for me,” he says. “I had a lot of personal problems when I was discharged from the army. I’d served 22 years. I was discharged with Depressive Disorder and a hip injury. Cycling got me out in the fresh air, got my heart rate up and got my endorphins flowing. I feel that my experience puts me in a good position to help people make their lives better through cycling.”

Cyclist: Councillor Liam Robinson

“I’m a creature of habit so I tend to follow the same routes to and from work everyday. I found some nice quiet routes to get me around so all in all it’s a pretty pleasant experience.”

Arrive happy to work this winter

Are you looking to get a little bit healthier in your daily routine, and in doing so get a little happier too?

Dr Vish Nosib

“I’ve noticed an improvement in so many of my patients when they bring even just a little bit of exercise into their routine.”

Cyclist: Chris

“Cycling gives me the freedom to go wherever I want. It gets me outside, keeps me fit and gives me fresh air. And in most cases it gets me where I want to go more quickly.”

Cyclist: Danny

“I got into cycling out of necessity,” says Danny Robinson, who runs a number of cycling-focused projects in and around Liverpool under the umbrella co-operative name Peloton. “When I was younger it was the best and only way I could get round town quickly.