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A nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday local journeys.
OUR MISSION
To achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk more.
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Get ready to Walk This May!
Discover the #MagicOfWalking this National Walking Month!
National Walking Month
Elections 2024
We want 60% of primary school children walking to school in England by 2029.
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THE 20MPH LIMIT IS WORKING - DON'T BACK OUT NOW
Welsh Government has indicated there will be changes to the 20mph default speed limit.
Wales 20mph
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Little Feet - Elmer
Discover the joys of walking with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.
Dangerous driving stops families walking to school
New research released for Living Streets' Walk to School Week finds that “unsafe driving speeds” is a major nuisance preventing parents and other adults from walking kids to school.
20 May 2024
Walking to school instils a love of exercise, says former Wales captain
UEFA Vice President and ex Wales football captain, Professor Laura McAllister, is one of thousands of parents in Wales joining Walk to School Week.
Blackpool pupils celebrate Walk to School Week with Elmer
Children across the UK are discovering the joys of walking with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant this Walk to School Week (20-24 May 2024).
Lesley Griffiths MS joins Wrexham pupils for National Walking Month
Lesley Griffiths MS met children from her Wrexham constituency this morning (10 May) to celebrate Living Streets’ National Walking Month.
10 May 2024
Over half of Brits walk to improve their mental health
New research for Living Streets’ National Walking Month reveals 54% of people who walk say it’s to improve their mental health and happiness
01 May 2024
Catherine Woodhead appointed Chief Executive of Living Streets
Catherine Woodhead has been appointed Chief Executive of Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
23 Apr 2024
The 20mph limit is working - don't back out now
Living Streets Cymru is hugely disappointed that the Welsh Government has indicated there will be changes to the 20mph default speed limit which came into effect in 2023.
18 Apr 2024
Research into ‘bus stop bypasses’ released
A research report published today explores the effects of ‘bus stop bypasses’ - and other arrangements involving a bus stop and cycle track - on pedestrians.
04 Apr 2024
Mary Glindon MP joins pupils in walk to school challenge
Primary school pupils in North Tyneside celebrate their walk to school success with local MP, Mary Glindon.
16 Feb 2024
Cardiff pupil celebrates national design success
A primary school pupil from Cardiff is celebrating being named one of 11 winners in a UK-wide design competition.
31 Jan 2024