Useful links

The British Heart Foundation neither endorses nor guarantees the suitability of any organisation.

Individuals should contact their doctor for specific advice on any medical problems.

Physical activity and sport

Sport England

www.sportengland.org

Sport England – Active Places

www.activeplaces.com

Sport Northern Ireland

www.sportni.net

Sport Northern Ireland – Active Places

www.activeplacesni.net

Sport Scotland

www.sportscotland.org.uk

Sports Council for Wales

www.sports-council-wales.org.uk

Sports Coach UK

www.sportscoachuk.org


Walking

British Heart Foundation

www.bhf.org.uk

Countryside Council for Wales

www.ccw.gov.uk

Department for Transport

www.dft.gov.uk

Enjoy England

www.enjoyengland.com

Inner London Ramblers

www.innerlondonramblers.org.uk

National Trails

www.nationaltrail.co.uk

Natural England

www.naturalengland.org.uk

Nordic walking

www.nordicwalking.co.uk

Paths to Health ( Scotland )

www.pathstohealth.org.uk

Ramblers Association

www.ramblers.org.uk

Sustrans

www.sustrans.org.uk

Transport for London

www.tfl.gov.uk

Urbanwalks

www.urbanwalks.co.uk

Walk in Scotland

http://walking.visitscotland.com/events/

Walk London

www.walklondon.org.uk

Walk Northern Ireland

www.walkni.com

Walk the Walk

www.walkthewalk.org

Walking the Way to Health ( England )

www.whi.org.uk

 

Cycling

Bike for All

www.bikeforall.net

Bike Week

www.bikeweek.org.uk

BikeBudi

www.bikebudi.com

British Cycling

www.britishcycling.org.uk

Cycle Friendly Employer

www.cyclefriendlyemployers.org.uk

Cycle Training UK

www.cycletraining.co.uk

Cycling Scotland

www.cyclingscotland.org

Cycling Tourist Club

www.ctc.org.uk

Department for Transport

www.dft.gov.uk

Life Cycle UK

www.lifecycleuk.org.uk

London Cycle Network

www.londoncyclenetwork.org.uk

London Cycling Campaign

www.lcc.org.uk

Sustrans

www.sustrans.org.uk

Tour de France in London

www.tourdefrancelondon.com

Transport for London

www.tfl.gov.uk/cycles

 

Activity classes and dance

British Dance Council

www.british-dance-council.org

British Wheel of Yoga

www.bwy.org.uk

Council for Dance Education and Training

www.cdet.org.uk/directory_reg.php

Dance UK

www.danceuk.org

International Dance Teachers Association

www.idta.co.uk

National Dance Teachers Association

www.ndta.org.uk

National Register of Personal Trainers (NRPT)

www.nrpt.co.uk

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS)

www.exerciseregister.org

Scottish Dancesport

www.scottishsports.org.uk

YMCA Fitness Industry

www.ymcafit.org.uk

 

Training courses
 

Directgov

www.direct.gov.uk

For information on how to find out about courses, including courses on physical activity, exercise to music, yoga and pilates.

National Open College Network

www.nocn.org.uk

Training courses on:

  • Understanding healthy lifestyles, and
  • Encouraging healthy lifestyles.

National Register of Personal Trainers (NRPT)

www.nrpt.co.uk

Training courses in how to become a personal trainer and other courses including nutrition, sports therapy, walking and cycling.

YMCA

www.ymcafit.org.uk

Training courses for fitness instructors.