A total of 40,888 miles, the equivalent of walking 1.6 times around the world, was walked nationally as part of Walk to Work Week last week. Commuters across the country managed to burn off the equivalent of 20,444 cupcakes and save 13,575kg of carbon.

National charity Living Streets run the Walking Works Campaign, which is funded by the Big Lottery Fund, to highlight the role that walking can play in bringing some much needed activity into our daily lives.

With an estimated 70% of adults not doing enough exercise to benefit their health and statistics showing that we jump in the car for over a fifth of journeys shorter than one mile, Walk to Work Week is an annual reminder that walking all or part of the commute is fun, green and healthy, and last week commuters across the country stepped out in force, with 554 workplaces and 4,871 individuals taking part.

More than 27 million adults in England are not getting enough exercise, but walking for just 30 minutes a day during the working week means meeting the governments recommended level of daily activity to transform your health. Throughout the Week, people across the country recorded their walking efforts, competing against others in their workplace and other regions to see who could work the furthest.

Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets said:
"We were really pleased with the number of workplaces and individuals taking part in Walk to Work Week this year and hope that many people keep up the walking habit.

"Walking is free, green and easy, and walking all or part of the journey to work, or even walking more during the working day, is an excellent way to get more exercise into your daily routine. The impact of walking more can be huge, not only for your health, but to give you time to plan the day ahead, or to unwind after it, we are urging everyone to give it a go!"

Living Streets' Walking Works campaign helps individuals and businesses get walking by providing practical tips and advice. To get see the highlights of Walk to Work Week, please visit www.walkingworks.org.uk/highlights

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