With the news that bus and tube fares in London are set to increase in 2010, national charity Living Streets' Walking Works campaign is encouraging all Londoners to give walking a go on their journey to and from work.

Walking is the greenest, cheapest and more often than not the easiest way to commute around the city, but despite this, only 9% of people in the city currently commute to work on foot. An enormous 109 journeys (53%) between central London tube stations are quicker to walk, so even if walking the entire journey isn't possible, you can save cash by avoiding public transport in zone 1 and walking the remainder of your journey.

And its not just money you can save. By walking for just 30 minutes a day during the working week means meeting the Government's recommended daily activity levels to transform your health.

Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets said:
"At a time when everyone is feeling the pinch, news of fare increases on tubes and buses is understandably causing stress to many people. But rather than looking at it as a trial, we are urging people to take the opportunity to change their commute and making walking a key part of their journey to and from work.

"Many journeys in central London are quicker by foot anyway, and you'll be getting the advantages of some time to yourself to plan for the day ahead, or to unwind after a busy day. So if you usually commute by train and jump on the tube, why not walk once you arrive in London? Or if you have to get a bus, why not get out when you get to zone 1, meet a friend and walk the rest of the way together? We urge all commuters to give walking a go; we think you'll be amazed at how easy it can be."

Walking routes are also easy to plan using the Walk It website, visit www.walkit.com

To find out more about the benefits of walking to work and to pledge to walk more, please visit www.walkingworks.org.uk