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Source: Living Streets April 22
Over a fifth (22%) of the UK population never walk for exercise or leisure at all – and nearly half of people (46%) never walk to or from work, according to new research for National Walking Month.
A survey commissioned by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, shows that Glasgow is the top city in the UK for walking, with the highest
Source: Institute of Sport Exercise & Health April 22
Professor Mark Hamer, Chair in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH), has conducted a research project that has investigated the association between daily step count and biomarkers for heart disease.
The research was conducted as several step-based daily targets have been widely circulated and comm
Source: Ramblers.org 21.02.22
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/news/latest-news/2022/february/nature-for-everyone.aspx
The over 60 organisations, including experts in nature, public health, access and equality, have joined forces to launch a new ‘nature for everyone’ campaign. The campaign is calling for access to nature to be a key part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up reforms.
The joy of walking in nature is a simple, universal pleasure. But, for millions of people, it’s still out of reach. N
Source: Ramblers.org 28.01.22
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/news/latest-news/2022/january/need-to-open-the-way.aspx
Walking outdoors grew during the pandemic and isn’t stopping. Ninety-two percent of UK adults agree it’s a popular, ‘on trend’ hobby, according to research conducted for the Ramblers. Over 78% felt their mental health would have suffered without walks whilst, 70% said that the simple pleasures of walking helped them to clear their head.
The new research also highlighted the value o
Source: Gov.uk 22.01.22
Active Travel England (ATE), the government’s new cycling and walking executive agency has been launched with Olympic gold medallist and cyclist Chris Boardman as interim commissioner. The agency aims to create safer streets for cycling and walking to boost air quality and help improve the health and wellbeing of the nation.
Chris Boardman will
Source: Ramblers.org 06.12.21
https://www.ramblers.org.uk/news/latest-news/2021/december/brits-look-to-winter-walking-boost.aspx
New statistics revealed by the Ramblers show the value we are placing on getting fresh air and enjoying being out in nature through walking this winter.
As we go into another festive season overshadowed by the threat of Covid-19 and other seasonal viruses, getting some fresh air is the most popular motivating reason for walking for leisure -- it was cited by seven ou
Source: Gov.uk 22.09.2021
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/walking-and-cycling-statistics-england-2020
This statistical release from the Department for Transport presents information on walking and cycling in England in 2020 using data from the 2020 National Travel Survey (NTS) and the November 2019 to 2020 Active Lives Survey (ALS).
Walking
· Average walking trips decreased in 2020, whilst miles walked per person increased to their highest levels since 2002.
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Source: Gov.uk 30.07.2021
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gear-change-one-year-on-review
gear-change-a-bold-vision-for-cycling-and-walking.pdf
This document reviews the progress made towards achieving the goals of the government’s Gear Change walking and cycling plan.
The report:
Source: Rambers.org 13.07.2021
A new two-year Wales wide project ‘Paths to Wellbeing’ aims to work with communities to improve access to their local routes to enjoy what Wales has to offer. By providing training, practical support and environmental improvements, we hope to put walking at the heart of communities.
Many people have experienced the be
Source: Living Streets may 2021
https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/news-and-blog/press-media/poll-reveals-why-brits-love-walking
The past year has seen people walking more and new research released for Living Streets’ National Walking Month reveals what Brits have enjoyed most about it and what would encourage them to keep walking as lockdown restrictions ease.
The vast majority of people enjoyed the health benefits offered by a daily walk, with 76% naming physical health benefits and 56% the ment
