Get walking with groups across area

May is set to become a month of movement as people in South Lanarkshire are encouraged to take part in a national campaign inspiring everyone to walk or wheel every single day for their physical and mental health.

- ROBERT MITCHELL

The 'Walk Every Day in May' initiative is being rolled out to coincide with National Walking Month and will highlight the simple yet transformative power of daily activity to showcase how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries one step at a time.

Spearheaded by Paths for All, Scotland's national walking charity, its mission is to create a happier, healthier and greener Scotland where everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking and wheeling.

Over 700 Health Walks are already taking place in Scotland, most are every week, and delivered by members of the Scottish Health Walk Network, with 31 across South Lanarkshire. The campaign provides a crucial opportunity to spotlight the accessibility, health benefits and sense of community that comes with being more active, regardless of age or ability.

By encouraging people to build walking into their everyday routine, whether it's a brisk lunchtime stroll, a wander with friends or a wheeling commute, the campaign reinforces how vital physical activity is to both physical and mental wellbeing.