Medal Routes initiative

Ramblers Scotland, with funding support from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Paths for All and Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust, is embarking on a new project inspired by the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. This project - 'Medal Routes' - aims to encourage everyone to enjoy the outdoors by taking regular short walks on existing paths in their own neighbourhoods. Using local paths, Medal Routes will help you to explore what's right on your doorstep, and to get fitter as you progress from Bronze to Gold routes.

In 2012, the project will see 50 Walking Hubs being developed throughout Scotland, with a focus on the Central belt. Each Walking Hub will have three Medal Routes of different lengths (Bronze approx 15 minutes, Silver approx 30 minutes and Gold approx 1 hour). The walks will be circular, starting and finishing at the Walking Hub. A Walking Hub could be a community centre, a school, a workplace, a hospital - anywhere that people can easily walk from. All Medal Routes will be available to download from the Ramblers Scotland website. To learn more and get involved, go to the Ramblers Scotland website  .

Look out for a Walking Hub and Medal Routes coming near you!