INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH
Feel happier, connect with others and start the day feeling ready to learn
This International Walk to School Month, we're shining a spotlight on the wellbeing benefits of walking and wheeling to school.
Exercising first thing in the morning helps children build healthy habits, and it can also support positive mental wellbeing. From spending quality time with family to meeting friends along the way, the journey to school offers valuable opportunities to connect with others and feel part of the local community.
Walking and wheeling can also help children arrive at school feeling refreshed, focused and ready for the day ahead.
Throughout October, we'll be sharing ways to get involved and celebrate the simple difference that walking or wheeling to school can make.
Watch this space for details on how you can get involved.
Explore the benefits of walking and wheeling at your school
Living Streets can help children enjoy the many benefits of walking and wheeling to school.
WOW is our walk to school challenge, a pupil-led initiative where children self-report how they get to school every day using our interactive WOW Travel Tracker.
WOW schools see an average of 59% fewer car journeys to the school gates and 18% more journeys walking and wheeling all the way to school.
To find out more and to see if your school is eligible for a fully funded place, get in touch!
Join a special International Walk to School Month webinar
Looking for inspiration for International Walk to School Month?
Join Modeshift's free online Team Talk, Walk to School Around the Globe on Thursday, 1 October 3-4.30pm to hear how schools and organisations around the world are encouraging more children to walk, wheel and travel actively.
The webinar will explore international approaches to active travel, share practical ideas and celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school.
Register your place today and join the conversation.
It’s International Walk to School Month! Are you taking part? @livingstreets has some fantastic resources for kids, their schools and their families. Take the first step in your journey to walking to school and find out more on the Modeshift website. https://t.co/2wQdJiE6Jq pic.twitter.com/ZHA0dUhdYb
— Active Travel England (@activetraveleng) October 8, 2025
We're proud to support #Walktober with @gojauntly which encourages people to walk a mile a day during the month of October 👟 🍂
— Living Streets (@livingstreets) October 7, 2025
Whether a walk to school or a stroll in the park, a daily walk helps to boost your mood.
Join the challenge 👉 https://t.co/jDvVNwPxyM pic.twitter.com/rmtPJeBCWa
🌍 Thanks for joining our Walk to School Around the Globe Webinar with @livingstreets, kicking off #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth! 🚶♀️✨
— Team Modeshift (@TeamModeshift) October 2, 2025
We explored global best practice in safe, sustainable school travel. Got an inspiring project? Share it with us! 💡 pic.twitter.com/ywGepAdhA9
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP GET YOU WALKING
SCHOOLS
These learning resources, activities and lesson plans are perfect for thinking about walking to school across different generations and in countries outside the UK.
LESSON PLANS
Walking and Wheeling Diary
Download (English - KS2 / Progression Steps 2 and 3 / P1-2) Download (Welsh - KS2 / Progression Steps 2 and 3 / P1-2) Download (English – print-friendly) Download (Welsh – print-friendly)
Walking to School Through the Generations
FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS
AUTUMN STREET SAFARI SCAVENGER HUNT
There are lots of interesting things to see and do as you walk, wheel or scoot to school. Challenge yourself to tick off all the activities in our Autumn Street Safari!
Our Walking Activities booklet and diary are packed with fun and educational activities to enjoy on your walk to school - or any other time you're taking a stroll!