Published on:
03
May 2012
People in Clackmannanshire are being encouraged to join council workers and take part in Walk to Work week from Monday, 14th May to Friday, 18th May 2012.
John Gillespie, Head of Community and Regulatory Services, said: "If you live within walking distance of work, why not make the most of Springtime and walk from home to work, instead of driving or taking public transport? Your finances and health will both benefit from taking such a step."
Clackmannanshire has a comprehensive network of core paths, as well as cycle paths and roadside footways, all which may be used on your walk to work. Details of the core paths can be found on Clacksweb.
Employees are encouraged to leave their cars at home and put national transport aside to get your blood pumping. Or if that's not suitable for you, you can make time at lunch or a break to take a wander. Take your colleagues along and enjoy it!
Council workers are already signing up to take part in two organised events of their own, both over 5k routes, one from Kilncraigs towards Clackmannan, via Pond Wood, and the other from Greenfield to Inglewood, via the Devon Way.
Mr Gillespie added: "We're all sat at our desks long enough, so why not take the chance to stretch our legs, get fit and burn out the carbon footprint all in one go?"
Once you're back in the office you'll really feel energised and realise that walk and work actually can go together. To find out how to register your workplace and make your very own pledge, go to the website www.national-awareness-days.com/walk-to-work-week.