"The longest journey begins with a single step..." ~ Lao Tzu
And there's no better day to start, than today. If you're new to walking for everyday journeys, or you haven't walked in a while, check out our beginner's guide to walking.
👉 https://ow.ly/rFkb50Y1nqU
#GetMoving #EverydayWalking
Would you like to be a volunteer walk leader or start a health walk in your area?
Get in touch with us, and we will guide you to find the right opportunity for you and your community.
walkingscotland.org.uk/about-us/con...
#volunteer #healthwalk #communities #everydaywalking
two dogs on a path
Paws on Paths 🐶
Loki and Betsy are walking buddies.
From lochside strolls to woodland wanders, these two are great company for Emma, one of our managers.
Do you have a favourite walking buddy?
#pawsonpaths #everydaywalking
A promotional graphic with illustrations of a man and women in work attire, sling bags and the man carrying a coffee cup, surrounded by text reading, "Everyday walking for a happier, healthier Scotland. Boost your mood, build strength, help the environment, boost the local economy, burn calories".
#DYK 84% of Scottish adults enjoy walking because of its health benefits?
Walking between 10-40 minutes a day can:
🧠 improve cognitive brain function and communication
❤️ reduce the risk of illness
🚶 help you manage weight
💤 improve the quality of your sleep
#WorldHealthDay #EverydayWalking
A montage of images showing from left: a small family, with a parent pushing a small child in a pram, walking along a woodland path; a young women with blonde hair looks at a travel planning app on a mobile phone; the lower legs of an individual in faded blue jeans and brown boots walking along a path covered with leaves along the the edge of a canal; and the lower legs of an individual in black jeans and jacket walking across a zebra pedestrian crossing.
Active journeys during poor weather, colder temperatures and long, dark evenings don't need to be dull 💡
From planning your route and wearing the right clothing to using pedestrian crossings, we share top tips to stay safe when #EverydayWalking or wheeling 🚶
www.pathsforall.org.uk/lets-walk/sa...
A white and light blue illustrative graphic showing a bearded man in jeans and a jacket, lady with bobbed grey hair and sling bag enjoying a walk and two small birds, with promotional text reading, "Everyday walking for a happier, healthier Scotland", and to the right, benefits reading "reduce anxiety, reduce loneliness, connect with nature, boost confidence and meet people".
Let's beat #BlueMonday together 💪 #EverydayWalking can boost your mind and body by:
✨ lowering stress & anxiety
🚶 building strength & stamina
💬 reducing loneliness & helping you meet people
🌲 connecting you with #nature or your local community
Learn more: www.pathsforall.org.uk/lets-walk/ti...
A montage of images showing groups of people, couples, families and colleagues walking and wheeling in a range of community, urban and nature spaces.
Amble, daunder, dash... stride, stroll or saunter. Or do you prefer to traipse, trek or trudge?
No matter your preferred way to move, #EverydayWalking or wheeling is a great way to boost your physical and #mentalhealth ✨ connect with nature 🌳 or catch up with friends or loved ones 🤗
