Walking
Best Foot Forward Project
The Best Foot Forward project aims to increase walking
opportunites throughout the district and raise awareness of the
associated health benefits from being active.
The project looks to increase participation by
developing a range of led and independent walks using local green
space and nature reserves.
From here you can find information about independent and led
walks, existing walking groups and Nature Reserve waymark
trails.
There are also links to other walking groups in the district on
the Walking for
Health homepage.
If you would like to know more about walking opportunities in
the District or if you are interested in becoming a walk
leader please contact your local Walking Co-ordinator:
Walking Co-ordinator, Wyre Forest District Council, Green
Street, Kidderminster, Worcs, DY10 1HA
Email the Walking Co-ordinator
or contact by telephone 01562 732942
Walking is the closest thing to perfect exercise.
It's recommended that everyone should be active for at
least 30 minutes a day, for five days of the week.
Walking is a great way to achieve this as you can build it into
your day instead of trying to find time for it.
You don't have to do the whole 30 minutes straight away - you
can break it down into 3 ten minute or 2 fifteen minute walks.
The Importance of physical activity and health
Being more active can bring about a wide range of health
benefits, including disease prevention, weight managment
and positive mental health promotion.
Walking is free and easy, almost anyone can do it.
It's an easy activity to start and you can then gradually build
up the amount you do.
Walking can be easily built into your daily routine.
Not enough time to go walking?
Here are some helpful tips on how to build your 30 minutes
of walking into your day.
- Walk to the local shop or postbox
- Get off the bus a stop early
- Park the car further away from the supermarket
- Take the stairs instead of the lift
- Borrow a friend's dog and take it for a walk
- Walk the children to school
The best way to keep doing something is to build it into
your daily routine.
