The essential sustainable travel resource for Scottish workplaces โก๏ธ supporting employers & employees to transform commuting and business travel #WayToWorkScot
The Way to Work programme is no longer running.
For advice on active and sustainable travel for workplaces please visit the Sustrans website or one of our partners.
sustrans.org.uk
We're excited about the @CyclingWorlds in <50 days
The #PowerOfTheBike is that it's for everyone, not only athletes
Legacy of World Champs must be a sustained โฌ๏ธ in people #cycling as part of normal life
Our policy manager Jim Densham in @HolyroodDaily: bit.ly/43VRwyi
ALT People riding bikes and adaptive bike in rural Scotland during a Cycling UK Rural Connections event.
Our second mini challenge this week is to check out the Way to Work website and discover tools, tips and resources to help you travel actively ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฉโ๐ฆฝ๐ดโโ๏ธ
Find out more ๐
waytoworkscot.org/@WayToWorkScot
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It's week 3 of the #StepCountChallenge, and it's also #GreenHealthWeek and #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek๐
Research shows that getting active can help improve your mood, so this week we're sharing ideas, activities and tips to give your mental health a boost ๐
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16, 17 and 18 year olds* can get one third off most train fares and 50% off season tickets when they carry their Young Scot card.
*Full time volunteers aged up to 25 can also apply to Young Scot with evidence for a card with the same discounts as 16, 17 and 18 year olds.
A physically active team is a happy, healthy team! โจ
#Walking, #wheeling & #cycling through the working day can boost productivity, improves your mood & reduces your #carbonfootprint ๐
Explore our resources, training & tools to support your workplace! bit.ly/42hbxPf
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๐ผ ๐ฟ Did you know there are several free phone apps available to help you identify plant species? ๐ฟ ๐ผ
During today's #NationalWalkingMonth challenge why not try and identify 5 different plants? ๐ Getting in your daily walk and learning something new, a win-win!
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It's day 3 of #NationalWalkingMonth! ๐ฃ โจ Have you ticked off any of the daily walking challenges from our bingo card yet? Why not go for a walk with your family (furry or human!)? ๐
Download our challenge card and don't forget to share your photos! bit.ly/3Vq70Y9
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One week to go! ๐ข We're excited to welcome hundreds of registered teams to our spring #StepCountChallenge! ๐
Don't dilly dally, ditch the desk! Grab your teammates, sign up & look forward to eight weeks of happy, healthy working days!
Register now๐ stepcount.org.uk
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๐ข Introducing the new Outdoor Accessibility Guidance which we are delighted to launch with @SensoryTrust & @ORN_Official today! ๐
This provides an overview of how we can make the outdoors inclusive & accessible for everyone ๐ถ ๐ฆฝ ๐ฒ
๐ bit.ly/43SGs5Y#OutdoorAccess
ALT The front page of the new guidance features the following text 'Outdoor Accessibility Guidance, Supporting inclusive outdoor access in the UK' alongside photos of walkers and wheelchair users enjoying the outdoors. The Paths for All and Sensory Trust logos feature at the bottom left of the page.
Taking part in the #StepCountChallenge is a great reason to get outside and connect with nature ๐บ
Read our top tips for getting the most out of being active outdoors, and give your mental health a boost ๐
stepcount.org.uk/blog/ten-grโฆ
๐ข Our #StepCountChallenge begins on Monday, 1st May! ๐ There's still time to muster your teammates, dig out those favourite #walking shoes and don that fitness tracker!
Find new ways to get active, boost your health, have fun and win prizes! ๐
๐ stepcount.org.uk
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Cycling short journeys enables us to fit regular exercise into our routine and enjoy the spring sunshine. The fun and freedom can do wonders for our health and happiness.
Use Journey Planner to find your way from A to B: ๐๐บ๏ธ cyclinguk.org/journey-planneโฆ#DriveLessCycleMore
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#Walking or #wheeling is perfect for those short, local journeys!
๐ถ #physicalactivity builds strength, stamina & boosts your mood
โจ less stress, anxiety and rush
๐๏ธ more time to plan your day of reflect
๐ฟ connect with #nature & your local community
#NationalWalkingDay
ALT A large group of people of all ages and abilities in outdoor clothing enjoy a walk during a sunny day along a country path surrounded by woodland.