A passionate group of volunteers in Edinburgh have substantially upgraded a park’s path network, thanks to Scotland’s walking charity.
Friends of Seven Acre Park were awarded £1500 by Paths for All to enable more people in the community to use the park and become more physically active. Continue reading Volunteers gain funding to restore scenic park
Navigate your way to better health!
We’re delighted to launch the country’s first online map showing hundreds of organised health walks in every corner of Scotland.
The new online resource shows when and where local walks are taking place as well as information about how to join them.
Over 670 walks have been registered nationally so far, from Lerwick to Dumfries and Galloway, and we are now encouraging the public to get online and join their nearest Health Walk to improve their health.
The walking map aims to make it easier for people to become more active while meeting new people in their local community. The walks are free, low-level and last around 30 minutes.
Ian Findlay CBE, Chief Officer at Paths for All, said: “Regular walking is such a powerful tool that can do wonders for your social, mental and physical health and we hope that this new map will make it easier for people to get involved in Health Walks.
There are also specialised walks, especially for people with dementia and those who have been affected by cancer.
Ian added: “There’s room for everyone on our Health Walks and we encourage you all to have a look at what’s taking place in your local area and join in.
“We expect this fantastic tool to be a big success and look forward to seeing more routes and organised walks being added to the map over time as the walking community across Scotland grows.”
The Health Walk map can be accessed at: www.pathsforall.org.uk/healthwalkfinder
The people of Edinburgh are being encouraged to get outside and get walking this June as Scotland’s walking charity has launched the 16th annual Big Fit Walk.
Organised by Paths for All, the campaign will see Edinburgh become more active over the month of June as people of all ages and abilities are being asked to organise a 30-minute walk.
Continue reading Big Fit Walk calls on Edinburgh to join biggest short walk of the year
People of Edinburgh are being encouraged to enter a portrait photography competition this month by sharing images and stories that capture what walking means to them. Continue reading Edinburgh called on to enter photography competition
An exhibition that captures the faces and stories of people who champion the joy of everyday walking in Scotland is launching this weekend. The Humans of the Walk portrait photography exhibition celebrates the many ways in which walking improves physical, mental and social health, regardless of age or ability. Continue reading Exhibition puts the benefits of walking in the frame
Organisations unite to call for collective ownership of outdoor paths
Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, has joined forces with Sustrans Scotland, Jog Scotland and Paths for All to encourage outdoor enthusiasts – from joggers to bungee jumpers – to take collective ownership for the paths that help to support their outdoor activities. Continue reading Outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to join Scottish spring clean
SCOTLAND’s walking charity is calling on businesses in Edinburgh to sign up to its new accreditation that aims to reverse the trend of inactive workplaces. Continue reading Get Active! Walk at Work Award aims to reverse the trend of inactive workplaces
A Scottish charity has launched a new accreditation that aims to reverse the trend of inactive workplaces. Paths for All has created the Walk at Work Award to reward employers across the country who are encouraging everyday walking in their workplace. Continue reading Charity launches new award to get Scotland’s workforce moving
An Edinburgh man has won a prestigious award from a Scottish charity for his work in ensuring local people, including those with cancer and dementia, don’t miss out on regular walks in their local community. Continue reading Edinburgh volunteer manages cancer by helping others
Scotland’s walking charity Paths for All has opened two grant schemes which are offering thousands of pounds to groups looking to enhance local paths. The grants, which are offering up to £3000 for community path projects, aim to empower communities to improve access to greenspaces, helping people to be more active more often. Continue reading Call for groups to apply for grants to improve access to greenspaces
