Success stories

We've been finding out how you've been experiencing the benefits of walking. Read a few of our success stories below, or share yours with us.

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Record number of miles walked for Walk to Work Week 2011

Over 8,000 people took part in Walk to Work Week 2011, logging around 76,000 miles!

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Chelsfield Primary School parks and strides

Chelsfield Primary School in Bromley run their park and stride scheme using a local Koi Fish Farm car park.

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Park and stride in Croydon

Oakwood School in Purley signed up for Walk to School Week to show pupils how fun walking can be.

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95% walking with WoW in Stockton-on-Tees

Walking rates at Holy Trinity Rosehill Primary School have increased from 50% to 95% since they started WoW.

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Walking to school independently in Suffolk

Joanne's children love walking to school, and it gives them good travel experience and confidence.

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Walk to School Week's impact in Wales

Ysgol-y-Lawnt School discovered that nothing brings a community together like walking.

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Walking gets a kick start at BAE Systems

BAE Systems in New Malden saw over 60 staff take part in Walk to Work Week, walking over 260 miles.

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Walking Works in Wigan

2010 saw Wigan Council's biggest Walk to Work Week yet, with over 35 teams of 5-6 people competing.

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