Walking

Whether for leisure or travel, walking provides a sustainable method of transport helping to combat current environmental issues such as climate change. The benefits of walking to an individual's physical and mental health are significant and include:

• An improvement in energy levels, stamina and concentration
• A reduction in the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes
• An increase in weight control and muscle tone
• Improved management of depression and anxiety
• Reduced stress levels
• Better sleep

If more people walked short journeys instead of taking the car there would be a reduction in air pollution, congestion and noise.

For those unsure of where to walk or who just want added safety and the chance to meet new people please see organised walks.

News

walkit.com

Salford City Council has made available an online walking route planner which is perfect for planning routes for travel purposes or for leisure. Routes are displayed with clear directions and a map with the option of planning a circular route where the walk finishes back at the starting point - an ideal function for leisure or health walks.

To use the route planner visit:

This page was last updated on 3 August 2010