Finding solace with walking during lockdown

We've all felt the effects of Covid-19. Our routines have been disrupted and restrictions have separated us from friends and family. Through our Humans of the Walk campaign, we have been able to shine a spotlight on what the wonder of walking has meant to people across Scotland through lockdown.

In this special Voices of the Walk episode, we hear how walking brought solace and comfort to people challenges during lockdown, from job losses to being isolated or separated from family and friends. 
Listen to how walking alone, walking the dog, walking as part of the Step Count Challenge, walking with family or walking to help others made all the difference during difficult time.

We hear from Ann and Ged, two volunteer Walk Leaders who have found new ways to bring physical activity to their local community.

Our next guests, Mairi and Angie, both completed our Spring Step Count Challenge, despite lockdown separating them from their respective teams in Shetland and the Highlands.

Finally, we welcome Terry and Jenni, who reflect on what making use of their local paths and greenspaces has meant to them over this challenging period.

For more stories about how walking helped people to cope during lockdown, have a look at our new campaign Humans of the Walk at www.pathsforall.org.uk/humans