Our Work in Action

Our Youth Campaign Officer, Ladajah Wilson, writes about her visit to the University of Exeter where she talked to students about their experiences of walking. 

Robert shares his story about how he felt empowered to make changes to his local wheeling environment.

Walking Connects Coordinator , Charli Brunning, tells us how her led walks have made a lasting impact on participants experiencing loneliness in Lancashire.

Jacob from Stoke-on-Trent suffered a serious back injury after an industrial accident, he joined Walking Connects and has noticed a difference in his physical and mental health.

Our Walking Connects team held a community street review in the Scholes area of Wigan in partnership with the Safer Streets Team, Wigan.

How Walking Friends Wales helped people aged over 50 build up the confidence and strength to start walking in their local area.

How Living Streets Scotland worked with a community in South Lanarkshire to make walking routes more accessible and attractive – by tackling litter.

Brenda was getting bored and feeling depressed staying within her “four walls” at home so wanted to find an activity to get out and about and meet new people.

How a school’s holistic approach and dedication to WOW has increased active travel rates by 16%.