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Are you up for the challenge? Rally your team and get your steps in to have fun, feel healthier and live greener.
The Step Count Challenge is Walking Scotland’s team walking challenge. It’s a fun, inclusive way to get moving, feel better, and make a difference.
No matter why you walk, who you walk with, or where you are on your walking journey, this challenge is for you!
We run two national Step Count Challenges every year, one in spring and one in autumn. You can also arrange your own local or workplace challenge at a time that works best for you.
All you need to take part is a of team 5 and plenty of enthusiasm to get active!
Every step or roll counts. Whether you’re walking or wheeling to the shops, doing the school run, or heading to work. You might be exploring your neighbourhood, or catching up with colleagues on the move…
It costs £60 per team to take part – that’s just £12 per person (roughly the price of 4 coffees) – to get you walking or wheeling your way to a healthier, happier, greener you!
It’s easy to get started. Sign up for the next challenge and book your team place today.
You’ll get exclusive access to our Step Count Challenge dashboard. Track your progress, earn virtual badges, grow your virtual forest, check the leaderboard and celebrate with your team .
Why not fundraise for us as you walk or wheel? Your fundraising helps us address challenges from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.
Choose a total step count goal or total distance goal and create an online fundraising page. Supporters can donate to spur you on to your target. You can find Walking Scotland on charity fundraising platforms Enthuse and JustGiving. There, you’ll be able to start raising money for us in a few clicks.
Date: Spring and autumn
Registration fee: £60 per team
Minimum sponsorship: N/A
For more information, email scc@walkingscotland.org.uk.
To discover more about the benefits of the Walking Scotland Step Count Challenge, take a look at our research, undertaken in collaboration with staff, researchers, and postgraduate students from higher education institutions across Scotland.
Register your team It’s easy to get started. Sign up to register or join a team. It costs £60 per team of 5.
Track your steps Choose a daily step target that works for you. There’s no need to race. Walk for your wellbeing.
Celebrate your success Our leaderboard will let you track your progress, share your journey, and celebrate with your team, friends, or workplace. Be part of a growing movement towards a walking nation.
Rally your team. Lace up your shoes and sign up nowTogether, we can create a healthier, more connected Scotland.
The 4 week autumn challenge starts Monday 3 November 2025.
