Travel on Foot
Walking: A Simple Way to Stay Healthy
Walking is one of the easiest ways to stay healthy and even easier to fit into your everyday life. You can walk almost anywhere, at any time. Just grab your shoes and head out to start enjoying the benefits.
Walking is a simple, accessible way to stay active and build movement into your daily routine.
Why choose walking?
- Improve your health. Just 30 minutes of walking a day can boost heart and lung fitness and support overall wellbeing.
- Stay fit. Walking is a low-impact activity that’s gentle on your joints, while helping to build strength and fitness.
- Save money. Walking is completely free and can help reduce fuel and travel costs.
- Stay connected. Turn everyday journeys into opportunities to walk and talk with colleagues, friends, or family.
Walkable locations from work
Several destinations are within an approximate 30-minute walk from your workplace, including:
- Belle Isle
- Rothwell
- Leeds Valley Park
Walking just a little more each day can make a big difference to your health, your wallet, and the environment.
Plan and track your daily walk to work: Walk in Leeds
Official walking routes, tools and ideas for pedestrians.
Employer support for active commuting: Walking Works
Offer workplace-tailored walking programmes to help staff walk more.
Get your workplace involved: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Help introduce walking and active travel initiatives at your organisation.
Meet others and stay motivated: Active Leeds walking groups and Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Leeds
Provide organised walks for all abilities.
Free Online Journey Planner
To find the quickest or easiest way from A to B by walking, cycling, public transport and car, use the free Google Maps Journey Planner. It couldn’t be easier!