Residents across Clackmannanshire are being encouraged to lace up their shoes and get moving as the final countdown begins for Walking Scotland’s Autumn Step Count Challenge.
Starting on Monday November 3, the national four-week challenge invites teams of five to track their walking or wheeling activity, with the aim of boosting health, wellbeing and social connection as the darker months set in.
Organised by Walking Scotland, the charity promoting walking and wheeling for everyone, the Step Count Challenge offers an inclusive and motivating way to stay active this autumn.
Participants can log their steps using the charity’s online platform, which syncs with devices such as Fitbit and Garmin, or by entering activity manually, including through Strava.
Kevin Lafferty, Chief Executive of Walking Scotland, said: “The Step Count Challenge is about more than just counting steps, it’s about connecting with others, building healthy habits and feeling the physical and mental benefits that come from moving more.
He also added that: “As the nights draw in, this is the perfect opportunity to boost your wellbeing, have fun and feel part of a nationwide effort to make Scotland healthier and happier.”
The challenge is open to workplaces, community groups, families and friends, with a £60 entry fee per team.
Each registration helps support Walking Scotland’s ongoing work to tackle physical inactivity and reduce health inequalities across the country.
Clackmannanshire residents can sign up now at www.stepcount.org.uk before the challenge begins on November 3.
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