🧵 (3/3) Also, the 3rd highest figure in recent times, was the proportion (69%) who said they have walked for pleasure or to keep fit over the last week 👣
Check out the results in detail.
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🧵 (2/3) ...more people were killed in road collisions, and 16% of casualties were pedestrians - no change from the previous year.
But the good news is the 3rd highest proportion in the last decade of adults made a journey of more than a quarter of a mile by foot to go somewhere in the last 7 days.
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🧵 (1/3) A quick look at the most recent Transport Scotland Scottish Transport Statistics shows a mixed bag for pedestrians and the environment.
Along with Scotland now having the most vehicles it has ever had on its roads, the number of vehicle-kilometers driven has gone up...
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Got a walking or wheeling story?
Whether it's a life changing journey or a small daily habit, your experience can inspire others.
Share your story below or get in touch and let's get more people moving together.
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"Consistently getting out and walking every day means it’s not going to be so much of a shock every time you go out for a walk."
This article is a great reminder that getting out and walking or wheeling, however many steps feels right for you, is always worthwhile!
Spring has arrived and the Step Count Challenge 2026 is just around the corner!
Get ready for 6 weeks of stepping more, feeling good, and making the most of those longer, lighter evenings.
The challenge kicks off Monday 20 April.
Sign up today!
👉 walkingscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
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Communities across Scotland are celebrating the legacy of our Ian Findlay Path Fund, with 62 projects transforming local walking routes. Now coming to an end after 4 years, we reflect on the fund's impact in our latest news story.
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(2/2) Over half would like to be able to walk or wheel more often for leisure (68%) or for routine purposes (63%).
Explore our website for information and tips to help you build healthy daily walking and wheeling habits.
👉 www.walkingscotland.org.uk
#WorldHealthDay
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(1/2) Walking and wheeling offer many benefits to our physical, social and mental health, so get outside for a walk or wheel if you can!
Our latest Walking and Wheeling Survey showed that 78% of Scots agree that they enjoy walking because it is good for their health.
People sit, walk or play across a newly renovated riverside park backed by thick woodland. Modern and older buildings rise above the woodlands.
Coalie Park Improvement Project, funded by our Ian Findlay Path Fund, is nominated for the Scottish Transport Awards 🎉
The project transformed a neglected riverside into an enjoyable walking and wheeling route. Well done to everyone involved!
Read more: walkingscotland.org.uk/walking-stor...
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Our Walking and Wheeling Survey found that 13% of people walk or wheel at least several times a week from formal referral or prescription by a health professional.
Our new blog explores the importance of walking as a social prescription.
Read more: walkingscotland.org.uk/prescription...
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Great to see cross party support in the Member's Business Debate on ‘Sport and Activity as a Force for Good' in Parliament this week.
We believe that walking and wheeling are the most accessible ways to help everyone in Scotland benefit from being active.
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We’ve all heard of the 10,000 daily step target. But is it really the best way to walk for health? Our recent blog explores Japanese walking, a walking trend that’s gaining attention online, and what the evidence says.
Read the blog here 👇️
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We’ve been speaking with decision makers across party conferences about the future of walking and wheeling in Scotland.
As we approach the Scottish Parliament election, we’ll be looking for clear commitments on walking and wheeling in party manifestos.
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A wide angle view of Coalie Park, showing people enjoying the newly developed space. Woodland, tenement's and new buildings rise up behind the area.
With funding from our Ian Findlay Path Fund, Coalie Park is now a safe, accessible route along the Water of Leith. Residents and visitors use the path to commute to work and school, visit friends, and access local services.
Read more about the project: walkingscotland.org.uk/walking-stor...
Get moving this spring! Our Step Count Challenge starts on Monday 20 April.
Grab 4 loved ones, friends or workmates. Spend 6 weeks tracking your steps, having fun & staying active together.
Sign up by Friday 20 March and enjoy 20% off with code SPRING2026.
👉 walkingscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
Thank you for sharing this - this is very useful to know. We've taken this onboard.
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Let's make Scotland a walking and wheeling nation. We want to see both at the heart of the next Scottish Government, with long-term investment and a commitment to safer, more accessible places for everyone.
Write to your Holyrood Election candidates today.
👉 walkingscotland.org.uk/holyrood-ele...
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Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme #GiveToGain reminds us that when we invest in women’s safety, everyone benefits. Let’s work together to ensure women feel safe when walking and wheeling. When women feel safe and supported, we can all step forward.
Thanks for joining us Brendan, and for taking part 👣
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to our panel members
Paul McLennan MSP @SueWebberMSP.bsky.social Charles Dundas MSP @markruskell.bsky.social Graham Simpson MSP and James Dalgleish MSP and attendees for taking part in the discussion.
That's a wrap on our election Hustings. It's been a fantastic evening discussing how, by working together, we can take steps to make Scotland a walking and wheeling nation.
We'll be following up with more content soon. Stay tuned if you'd like to hear more, and get involved.
Walking and wheeling is agreed as a cross-cutting solution. By encouraging people to walk and wheel more, we can see huge benefits to health and wellbeing, to reducing emissions, tackling our climate-nature emergency and supporting cleaner, greener and safer communities for everyone.
Across the panel, there is agreement that we need investment through local government. This could significantly improve connectivity between communities and their services, and support the development of core paths and networks.
The condition of pavements and paths has been highlighted as a barrier for those wishing to make everyday walking and wheeling journeys. An audience member raises the question - what will be done to fix them so everyone can use them safely?
Reflecting earlier points explored by our panel members, there is agreement that investment is needed in infrastructure, in transformational programmes and a dedicated focus on accessibility so that everyone, regardless of ability, feels empowered to choose to walk and wheel regularly.
We know that walking and wheeling sit at the top of the sustainable travel hierarchy, but it isn't reflected in current investment. Our next question is exploring what long-term funding commitments will be made to ensure fair investment in walking and wheeling.
It is important to identify, understand and tackle the barriers to walking & wheeling. For example, safety, particularly at night, can be a barrier for many.
Planning policy, prioritising walking & wheeling programmes, and implementing incentivised practice has real potential to change behaviours.
There is consensus that to support people to walk and wheel more is heavily dependent on good infrastructure, improved connectivity between communities and services, and designing our systems for walkability.
Walking & wheeling bring huge benefits for mental and physical health. They're the most accessible ways to be more active and reduce health inequalities. Our first question from the audience explores how we can get 80% of the population walking or wheeling for 150 minutes a week.