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Step forward for 2010 Walking Week

Posted on 26/02/2010

Leicestershire Councty Council

17 February 2010

Step forward for 2010 Walking Week

People can look forward to getting healthy, having some fun and meeting new people by stepping out at the next Leicestershire Walking Week.

After a successful first year dates for 2010 are confirmed as 4th - 12th September.

Over 1000 people went on walks in the 2009 Walking Week last September. The choice of 79 walks included strolls for parents with pushchairs, walks for anyone interested in ghosts, history, or pubs, and varied country rambles

Walks were organised by 25 partner organisations including Leicester City Council, district and borough councils, local walking and heritage groups, the local NHS,  Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport, and Leicestershire County Council who co-ordinated the event.

Walking Week aims to promote walking as:

   * an easy way to get fit and boost well-being

   * a chance to leave the car behind and help reduce pollution

   * a great way to explore everything the area has to offer.

Walking Week showcases the city and county’s beauty and diversity. Leicestershire has over 3,000km of paths, plus parks, waterways and other trails, that are great opportunities for everyone to get out and about.

Lesley Pendleton, County Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: “Leicestershire is an excellent county for walking – there’s no better way to explore the beautiful countryside, diverse wildlife and historic features in our landscape.”

For more information see www.leics.gov.uk/walkingweek