Walking
Walking is an excellent way to get around. It’s free, reliable and is a great way to fit regular exercise into your daily routine, no matter what your age or level of fitness.
Walking regularly can help to keep you fit, control your weight and reduce your stress levels. It’s flexible and a great way to explore your local area without the need of a car and the cost and the congestion issues that come with it.
Why not use our Travel Change Calculator to work out how much money, weight and CO2 you could save by switching a car journey to walking?
This section of the website aims to provide information, ideas and support for those looking to walk more regularly or continue to do so.
In this Section...
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Getting Started
Information and advice on walking.
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Walking Safely
How to stay safe when out and about on foot.
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Walking for All
Walking with children, older people, health problems and disabilities.
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Walking for Health and Fitness
Walking programmes, health walks and more.
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Where to Walk
Ideas and information including walking routes and maps.
Walking Facts
Walking is Britain’s most popular outdoor activity. 77% of UK adults say they walk for pleasure at least once a month (ICM 2000).
Walking a mile burns almost the same number of calories as running a mile.
Regular walking can halve your risk of a heart attack.
At a moderate pace, an average person can walk 2 miles in 30 minutes.
Walking Contact
Telephone:
0845 345 9155
Postal Address:
Moving Forward Team
Somerset County Council
County Hall C7
Taunton
TA1 4DY
Walking News
- 20/07/2010 - 15:05Cookswood Quarry was given delegated approval at Mendip's planning board on 21st July.
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Walking Events
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