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Join the Big Walking Break

For 30 years, we’ve been championing the benefits of walking and wheeling. In 30 minutes, you can discover them for yourself.

Take a shared break and see how walking and wheeling can change your world. Feel happier, live healthier and help create a greener Scotland.

Sign up and take part.

Resources to help you get started

Whether it’s your workplace, school or just between friends, get inspired for the Big Walking Break. We have free resources and available below to help you get started.

Walking is good for organisations. It helps employees stay healthy and supports workplaces to achieve their environmental targets.

Download our resource to see how you can get your workplace involved for the Big Walking Break.

Walking and wheeling more throughout the school day improves young people’s physical, social and mental health. Young people return refreshed and ready to learn.

Download our resource to find out how you can get your school involved for the Big Walking Break.

Walking and wheeling can help us improve our physical, mental and social health. They create stronger and more connected communities and reduce congestion and air pollution.

Download our resource for ways you can get involved as part of the Big Walking Break.

Our Walking Networks help people across Scotland to be physically active, get outside and connect with their community.

Download our resource for ways you can get involved as part of the Big Walking Break.

Download a printable poster for your workplace, school or community.

Suggested social media posts

Help us get the word out about the Big Walking Break and use our suggested social media posts. Make some noise, and tell your followers how you’re taking 30 minutes out of your day to walk or wheel.

• On Wednesday 30 September at 10.30am, we’re stepping out with Walking Scotland as part of the #BigWalkingBreak. See how a 30 minute walk or wheel can change your world. Get involved at https://bit.ly/4cLW94X

• We’re taking a 30 minute walking or wheeling break on Wednesday 30 September at 10.30am. As part of Walking Scotland’s #BigWalkingBreak, we’re getting together to feel happier, live healthier and help support a greener Scotland.

• Walking is good for us, our communities and the planet. It’s why I’m joining Walking Scotland’s #BigWalkingBreak on Wednesday 30 September at 10.30am. Step out for 30 minutes and feel the difference for yourself!

• Let’s step out together for the #BigWalkingBreak on Wednesday 30 September at 10.30am. We’re joining Walking Scotland in seeing how a 30 minute walk or wheel can change our world.

• Today we’re stepping out at 10.30am as part of Walking Scotland’s #BigWalkingBreak!

Don’t forget to tag us!

If you’re sharing your Big Walking Break activities on social media, be sure to use
#BigWalkingBreak to help spread the message even further.

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