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2023 National survey of attitudes to walking and wheeling in Scotland

Organisation:
Paths for All

Media type:
Research

Topic:
Physical, mental and social health

Setting:
Employees / workplace, Community, Families / residential, Individuals, Town centres / Urban, Pupils & students / education, Countryside / Rural

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The National survey of attitudes to walking and wheeling in Scotland is a research project from Paths for All supported by Living Streets Scotland and funded by Transport Scotland.

Key statistics

67%

of Scottish adults said being able to walk to local shops was important when choosing where to live

69%

of Scots have noticed any pavement or path faults while walking in their local area recently

53%

of adults had walked to and from public transport links in the previous month as part of a longer journey

63%

of 16-34 year olds had walked to and from public transport links in the previous month as part of a longer journey

84%

of Scottish adults agree that they like to walk because of its health benefits

80%

of Scottish adults agree that they like to walk because of it helps them relax

66%

of Scottish adults agree that they like to walk because of it's good for the environment

Paths for All commissioned 56 Degree Insight to undertake the 2023 survey. The survey has provided an updated picture of the Scottish adult population's participation and attitudes to walking and wheeling, updating information last collected in 2019.

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Physical, mental and social health

2023 National survey of attitudes to walking and wheeling in Scotland

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