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Catherine’s walking story (Scottish Disability Sport)“It made me go out for a morning walk, made me leave the screen during the day at various intervals, and made me go out for at least one evening walk.”
Fiona’s walking story (University of Strathclyde)“I would encourage anyone to get their work colleagues involved – there is fun to be had and prizes to be won!”
Amy and James’s walking story (Kincarrathie House, Perth)“I really enjoyed the training, and spending time in the care home and with grandad has improved my knowledge, experience, and confidence in both myself, and delivering the sessions with older…
Positive Steps Kemnay“The posts are fantastic. Anyone can use them, you don’t need to come to the walking group, the community here can use them all the time, they’re so accessible.”
Robert’s walking story (Volunteering Hebrides)“For me, the walks are not merely a one-hour weekly event but experiences which have transformed my life every day.”
Tommy’s walking story (OUT on Sundays)“The walks welcome people who sometimes can’t be themselves in other spaces, or with other people. We encourage walks to be safe and welcoming so people can be themselves, authentically.”
Edinburgh Leisure and NHS Lothian’s Ageing Well Project“It was fantastic to join this Health Walk and see first-hand how these walks have such a positive impact on your mental wellbeing.”
Kelly’s walking story (The Wee County Walkers)“Since retiring as a maintenance engineer in 2009, walking became my main hobby with unrivalled physical and mental health benefits.”
Walk on Hebrides“The impact of these Health Walk groups to those living with long-term conditions in remote and rural communities is immeasurable.”
In memory of Richard, a passionate walkerIn July 2024, staff at the University of Edinburgh decided to raise money for us in memory of their colleague Richard, who passed away suddenly.
Historic path on the Isle of Skye gets a new lease of life“The path is crucial for us to be able to walk safely, instead of braving the dangerous A87 main road. Walkers and wheelers who have always been excluded from using this route are now using it…
Glasgow community celebrates major pathway improvements (Castlemilk)“Seeing the lights go on and the pathway clear, watching people walk along the path on a wet day, was a joy”
