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The ultimate guide to walking in your older age

WebThe ultimate guide to walking in your older age. Walking is an easy and accessible form of exercise, whatever age you are. We caught up with Active Ageing, a …

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Health benefits of cycling and walking

WebHealth benefits of cycling and walking. Getting out walking or cycling burns calories, gets your heart pumping and works your legs and abs. It can also lift your …

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Why cycling and walking are great for your mental health

WebIt helps with anxiety too. Cycling and walking both release our ‘feel-good’ hormones known as endorphins. These hormones help to relax your mind and make you …

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The role of active travel in improving health

Web3. The role of active travel in improving mental health. Poor mental health is a significant and often poorly understood issue in the UK, with one in six workers …

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The Walking and Cycling Index

WebThe Walking and Cycling Index, formerly known as 'Bike Life' is the biggest ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling. It looks at what people think about active travel in 23 …

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The Role of Active Travel in Improving Health

WebToolkit Part 1: How active travel can improve health and wellbeing in the workforce Health And Wellbeing Toolkit Active Travel Toolbox Written by Sustrans with support from Dr …

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The benefits of cycling for children and families

Webimprove your fitness. boost your positive mental attitude, and your toddler’s - cycling can help to relieve stress. interaction improves your bond with your toddler. travel …

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10 things you can do to help reduce air pollution today

WebTo avoid breathing in air pollution from cars on the road, try looking at alternative traffic-free routes. There are over 5000 traffic-free miles on the National Cycle …

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10 years of the Walking and Cycling Index

WebThe Index is vital for making positive changes to how people travel. Our last report highlighted that walking, wheeling and cycling generated £36.5 billion for the UK …

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Healthy Streets Design Check

WebWe're working with Healthy Streets and local authorities to help urban designers, transport planners and highways teams create healthier streets for everyone. The Healthy Streets …

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Our position on integrating walking and cycling with public

WebPublic transport should also be better integrated with walking, wheeling and cycling. People should have access to a public transport stop or station with a regular …

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The National Cycle Network

WebAs custodians of the National Cycle Network, it's our role to care for it, improve it and champion a long-term vision for its future. Sustrans only owns around 271 miles, or 2%, …

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Combatting health inequalities in my community with active travel

WebMy name is Hannah Sabatia. I’m a 46-year-old black African woman. I live in Swansea and work for Swansea Council for Voluntary Services (SCVS) in the city centre …

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Walking and Cycling Index 2023

WebFor the time cost for walking (UK), this is 14p/km difference. For driving: A higher cost of driving was seen in 2023 than 2021. The following factors increased due to inflation only: …

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About the National Cycle Network

WebSustrans and the National Cycle Network. We are the National Cycle Network's custodian and work with our many partners and stakeholders to develop the Network across the …

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