Explore Play Wales
The Welsh Government is consulting on the third revision of the Active Travel Act Guidance to be published in 2026. Section 8.7 (pages 96 to 100) of the consultation document, which focuses on play, will be of particular interest.
The revision aims to strengthen accessibility and inclusion, consolidate new evidence and professional practice, and resolve inconsistencies in the 2021 edition. The proposed revisions are intended to:
- Improve document information design, with refinements to clarity, formatting, inclusivity and accessibility
- Use people-focused language better aligned with the Equality Act 2010
- Refresh the policy context
- Clarify design standards, including lane widths, junctions, and references to placemaking
- Streamline chapters where possible, and strengthen engagement guidance to better motivate inclusive participation
- Support better integration between public transport and walking, wheeling and cycling
- Emphasise evidence-based practice and use consistent terminology to support local authorities in delivering high-quality, inclusive active travel networks across Wales.
This remains the core technical guidance for planning, prioritising, designing and delivering walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013.
Closing date for responding to consultation: 13 February 2026