The benefits of walking
If you choose to walk your way around London, you'll discover there are several surprising benefits.
Walking is quicker
109 journeys between Central London Tube stations are quicker by foot than Tube. And half of London car journeys are under two kilometres - just 25 minutes walk - easily within walking distance.
Walking is good for you
It's the nearest thing to perfect exercise – almost as good as exercise at a gym. It has been suggested that incidences of coronary heart disease and some cancers have been reduced amongst those who walk regularly.
Walking against Stress
Your well being can be heightened and stress levels lowered by a regular walking habit.
Walking for less cash
When there are no fares to pay more money stays in your pocket.
Walk for a Greener Planet Earth
Strange to think but you can breath in more pollution inside your car than from walking the same route.
If you drive to school and back you’ve just put 800g of carbon dioxide into the air - enough to inflate over 60 balloons. See Walk To School 2007 or ask your school for more information on walk to school schemes.
And of course walking is the most sustainable form of transport! So why not join us on our London walks in one of the most Green activities you can do in the capital?
