Get Walking Lanarkshire celebrates 10th anniversary
dailyrecord.co.ukA popular walking group is marking its milestone 10th birthday with a series of special anniversary walks.Get Walking Lanarkshire was established in 2014 by NHS Lanarkshire, both local councils and Paths for All to encourage people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the health and social benefits of putting their best foot forward.Nearly 76,000 walkers have taken part in more than 7000 of the weekly strolls thanks to the help of 90 dedicated walk leaders – six of whom are still leading from the front having been involved for the whole decade-long history of the project.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The initiative now runs 33 free weekly walks across North and South Lanarkshire – and a series of four special walks will take place between May 13 and 16 to mark the 10th anniversary.Rutherglen will host the first at Malls Mire community woodland on Monday, May 13, followed the next day by a walk at South Haugh nature reserve in Hamilton, with both beginning at 10.30am.Walkers on Wednesday, May 15, can take part in an anniversary event at Baron’s Haugh/Dalzell Estate in Motherwell from 11am, and another group will then set off from Auchinstarry in Kilsyth at 10am on Thursday, May 16.All are welcome to attend the walks, which last no longer than an hour and go at a gentle pace.
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