This #EcoFriendlyFriday we’re looking at walking and the countless benefits it has for both the health of the environment and yourself.
- If you’re walking or using a wheelchair for short journeys instead of driving this reduces emissions and noise pollution. It also leads to less traffic and therefore more space on the roads for those in vehicles.
- It’s cheaper! The act of walking is free, why waste expensive fuel to pop down the road when you could walk?
- Walking or using a wheelchair reduces your carbon footprint and is more sustainable in the long-term. It requires fewer resources and causes less damage that will need to be repaired at a later date.
- It boosts your mental health. Exercise of any types improves the levels of serotonin in your brain, leading to a better mood.
- Regular walking has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, improve your fitness and the management of pre-existing conditions.
This map shows various walking routes in and around Stowmarket. Where’s your favourite local walk?
You can also read our article about the benefits of cycling.