In May 2021 we will be holding the next walking festival! More info coming soon!
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Our GM Walking festival from 12th-25th October launched the use of our 'Let's Walk' activity toolkit website. 'GM Walks around the World' was our combined walking goal, which we are still able to log walks against this total.
No matter whether you’re a stroller, roamer, shuffler, moocher or a marcher the Let’s Walk Fest had something for you. The Fest fortnight was a great opportunity to set yourself (or your family) a walking goal and discover the simple joys and benefits of walking.
We are planning to hold a GM Walking Festival again in national walking month, May 2021.
Due to the uncertainties around the restrictions that will be in place at that time this will be in a virtual format this year.
It will be predominantly a selection of challenges, activities and ideas on our website which can be utilised on a #WalkFromHome, on an individual basis, and in small groups when restrictions allow.
We are just working on plans and ideas around this, how it will look and feel, and how people can get involved.
Manchester and Stockport had the highest number of people logging activities, with those living outside of Greater Manchester (perhaps taking part via their workplace) and Oldham following close behind.
All of the 19 activities appealed to the Let's Walk audience and had people logging their walks. The most popular goal was 10,000 steps per day, followed by Mile A Day. Car swaps, walking commutes, photography walks and greenspace walks all fed into some of these totals.
And most people preferred to log their walks in steps, then distance and time spent walking being third choice.
Celebrate good times!
Together we made every step count in October 2020. On your journey we hope you had fun and discovered the simple joy of walking. Every achievement is to be celebrated and because we love a certificate, we’ve created a downloadable one that you can hang on your wall.
Don’t stop me now, I’m havin’ a good time!
Don’t stop now – if you’ve been bitten by the walking habit and had a great time then you can find route ideas here and walking inspiration here
If you’d like to feedback any comments about the Walk Fest or just want to say hi to our lovely team, stay connected and follow us @gmwalks or drop us an email at info@gmmoving.co.uk
Stay safe and carry on walking!
What matters is that if they are feeling well and are able, everyone still has the opportunity to have fun as they move and walk – realising the many health and wellbeing benefits of being more physically active. There's plenty of walking activity ideas over on our 'Let's Walk' website.
Join in!
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on charities and at the same time has shown us all how much we need one another and are stronger together.
The Let’s Walk Fest team wanted to spread the joy of walking across Greater Manchester and we thought it would be great if we could combine the Fest with an opportunity for participants to raise some money for local causes too and spread the joy a bit further. More news on your fundraising efforts soon!
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