8 May 2024 |
National Walking Month roundup

As I went out one May morning... As the folk song says, this is a month to get out there and feel the joys of the outdoors.
- Walk to school week 2024 (20-24 May) resources
- Barnsley: Barnsley Walking Festival There are more than 200 activities on offer in May. Join in this National Walking Month and explore your local area by getting active through walking.
- Bradford: Living Well - walk to school week. Living Well want to encourage as many children as possible to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school and join in with this year’s Walk to School Week . Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated.
- Calderdale: Live or work in Calderdale and would like to lead local walking groups? Book Walk Leader training
- Doncaster: Information about Doncaster’s friendly and welcoming walking groups, and tips to support you on your journey to walking more.
- Leeds Get Set Leeds: May is walking month
- Wakefield: Weekly walks and walking events which are part of the Our Year Moving Festival.
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