An increasing number of Scots are using walking as a means to boost their mental health and beat their winter woes.
The 2023 National Survey of Attitudes to Walking and Wheeling in Scotland, commissioned by charity Paths for All, reveals that an increasing number of Scots are taking short strolls to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
Specifically, the percentage of respondents citing mental health as a motivation for walking rose from 78% in 2019 to 84% last year.
To find out more about attitudes to walking, read the full survey report or take a look at paths for all’s summary infographic.
