Walking is a great way to build exercise into your daily routine; whether you’re commuting or choosing to make local trips during the day on foot, rather than jumping in the car.
Walking to work (or even undertaking part of your journey on foot) can improve your health, make a positive contribution to the environment and save you money.
If you’re after a scenic lunchtime stroll, or perhaps a more energetic run, there’s Pugneys just over the road, or why not try out one of the informal routes along the River Calder, which you can get to from Peel Avenue.
Government advice suggests we should be aiming to achieve 10,000 steps a day, which is easier said than done if your job is desk-based. Tracking your activity can be a great way to motivate yourself to get more active and there are now lots of apps available to help you do just that, many of which are free. Below are some recommended running / walking apps.
The following are sources of further information for those interested in walking / running to work or for leisure: