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The case for walking

The Ramblers' handy digest of facts, figures, statistics and key arguments that together make the case for investing in walking, including the benefits of walking, participation and trends, and current walking provision.

Walking from city to country

Walking is the closest thing to perfect exercise, Britain's most popular and accessible informal physical activity and the most sustainable mode of transport. Encouraging more walking can deliver benefits not only to public health and sustainable transport but to the economy and social life.

Read more about the benefits of walking.
Read more about participation in walking.

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