GETABOUT... BY FOOT
Getting about by foot is a fantastic way to bring a number of benefits to your life
Walking short distances regularly gives you a fantastic health boost whilst helping protect against a number of common conditions.
Choosing walking instead of the car for short journeys and help improve local air quality, reduce noise from traffic and reduce harmful emissions.
Want to build more walking into your day? We have a great way to help you find routes:
Walking in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Walking Routes
From historic trails and hill walks, to jaunts with coastal views and routes with famous people; we've got you covered:
Did you know?
“Walking is one of the best ways to get your dose of healthy activity: just 30 minutes of walking spread throughout the day will help to keep your heart healthy and strengthen your muscles.”
Health Benefits
Walking can help you to:
Treasure Trails, Geocaching, and Collecting Points
You can even turn your walk into a a bit of fun with walking treasure trails around Aberdeenshire as well as solving puzzles and joining in with Geocaching - simply create a free account and then download the app your phone and join the game!
In Aberdeen, you'll soon be able to turn your physical activity into a game and convert your exercise into points to be used for rewards. Find out more about Street Tag.
