More Scots walking the walk to healthier lives

The contribution of walking to work to adult physical activity levels

Hence there are compelling reasons to encourage people to walk more ... healthier lives [41]. Similar aims are shared by governments and ...

Humans of the Walk Campaign gets Scotland out and about

... Scotland walking - health PR campaign. ... We wanted to do far more than promote the health, mental and social benefits of walking.

a beginner's guide to walking Scotland's West Highland Way

You'll begin today with a light uphill walk as you make your way to one of the most iconic stops along the way - Conic HIll. After a good warm- ...

Walking the West Highland Way: "This is why peo - Walkers' Britain

The West Highland Way has brought an economic revival to some of the more remote areas of Western Scotland. The arch in Milngavie, a village in the suburbs of ...

More Scots walk to boost their mental health - The Edinburgh Reporter

The 2023 National Survey of Attitudes to Walking and Wheeling in Scotland, commissioned by charity Paths for All, reveals that an increasing ...

Step up and lead the way! ANGUSalive look for Volunteer Health ...

Kirsty Rankin, Walking for Health Manager at Paths for All, said: “Volunteers are the most integral part of Health Walks. We support over 800 ...

Meeting of the Parliament: 13/12/2016 | Scottish Parliament Website

A well-publicised year of walking would encourage more people to walk ... healthier lifestyle without ... walking and good health throughout Scotland. My ...

The faster you walk, the better for long term health – especially as ...

We also found the beneficial effects of fast walking were more pronounced in older age groups. For example, average pace walkers aged 60 years ...

Scotland Day Walks | Ben Lomond and the Ptarmigan Ridge

In this video Abbie heads to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park to summit Ben Lomond, which sits overlooking the famous West ...

Walking during periods of social distancing - Step Count Challenge

This blog post was last updated on the 29th May 2020. For our most up to date advice on Covid-19 in line with the NHS and Government recommendations click ...

Walking faster could make you live longer: research

Researchers call for walking pace to be emphasised in public health messages, as analysis of over 50000 walkers finds a faster pace is ...

Scotland walking more now compared to other parts of UK - DGWGO

According to a YouGov opinion survey, 61 per cent of Scots say they walk more now than they did before the Coronavirus restrictions came into ...

11 essential walks to see the best of Los Angeles

From the Venice Boardwalk to Rodeo Drive and Boyle Heights' Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard, these walks allow you to experience L.A.'s streets ...

Doctors in Scotland can now prescribe nature to their patients

It's thought to be the first program of its kind in the U.K., and seeks to reduce blood pressure, anxiety, and increase happiness for those with ...

Scotland's 'most dog-friendly' autumn walks shown on new ...

If you have a dog, there is nothing better than heading out into the Scottish countryside with them. As we enter November, time is running out ...

Do you like to stop and admire the views on a hike? New research ...

... walk faster or further or improve our health? Now a new study wants you to take a break – actually, lots of breaks – during every walk. Walking ...

Scotland's Great Glen Way: Walk, Bike & Barge - YouTube

Learn more about our active holidays in Scotland and discover why they're some of our most popular tours in Europe. View the Great Glen: ...

Mental Health Foundation | Everyone deserves good mental health

Looking after your mental health. We want everyone to live mentally healthy lives. Luckily, there is plenty of evidence for the things that can help. Learn more.

Walking for health - Scottish Borders Council

Walk It aims to improve health in the Scottish Borders by encouraging people to walk. ... Want to feel more relaxed in your daily life? Want to enjoy our ...

I walked the West Highland Way in the off-season – here's my verdict

Finally, the scenery was arguably better at this time of year. ... READ MORE: The Scottish locations among the best places to visit at Christmas.