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The difference walking makes for Nancy’s mental health“The biggest difference has been to my mental health. Getting out on a walk is the best thing for me.”
Fiona gets to know her new colleagues through the Step Count ChallengeFiona joined the Step Count Challenge when she started in a new role. She shares how the challenge helped her connect with colleagues and explore her local area.
Zdenka builds a daily walking routine with the Step Count ChallengeZdenka feels better whenever she spends time outdoors. The Step Count Challenge helped her build up her daily walking habits after winter.
Lynsey welcomes spring with the Step Count ChallengeThe Step Count Challenge gave Lynsey the motivation to get moving after a dark winter in the Shetland Islands. She shares how the challenge encouraged her to get moving during the workday.
Lynsey on volunteering as a Walk LeaderLynsey began volunteering as a Walk Leader when she had some spare time. Now she can’t imagine her life without it.
Susan shares her experience of volunteering as a Walk LeaderSusan leads weekly group walks, getting to know those in her community.
A brighter path for DarvelSolar lighting and new seating breathe new life into the Waterlip Pathway.
A safe and accessible route in Argyll and ButeOur SPT Community Path Fund upgrades Lover’s Lane in Rhu into a safe and accessible route.
Celebrating Rae’s love of walkingGrant celebrates his mum, Rae, and her love of walking by making a donation in her memory.
Transforming the school run in East Kilbride What was once a stressful, uneven, and sometimes dangerous walk to school is transformed for families in East Kilbride.
Giving back to the community, 1 walk at a time“Walking is good for you, good for the environment and good for your community.” Since retiring, Angela never goes on a walk in her local area without her trusty litter picker. She walks…
Where my mind clears: how walking lifts Helen’s mood“Walking has always been a part of my life.” Helen has always walked since being young, when her family would ‘go for a walk’ together. This is a tradition she’s carried on with her…