Ramblers Cymru's Paths to Wellbeing project
The Paths to Wellbeing scheme will see the charity, which works to promote walking in Wales for pleasure and health, support 18 communities across Wales in developing their local pathways and nurturing local green spaces. In the coming months, activities such as wildlife engagement days, seed planting and vegetation clearance will provide would-be ramblers of all ages the skills to care for their local patch of wilderness.
Speaking about the project, Hannah Wilcox-Brooke, from Ramblers Cymru, said, “Throughout lockdown, people of all ages explored their local green spaces and realised how beneficial walking outdoors is for their mental and physical wellbeing. Sadly, they also encountered problems with the path network.”
“We want to improve the paths as we know that good quality routes can connect us to our friends and family, to nature, and our local heritage,” Hannah added.
Alongside the upcoming volunteering days, the project will also work to improve general accessibility to walking trails, with mobility gates installed and new family-friendly walking routes created.
The 18 sites selected for the project, chosen from over 60 communities who applied to the scheme, span the length of Wales, from the Clywedog Valley on the outskirts of Wrexham to the inner-city suburb of Maindee in Newport.
Learn more about Wales’ wide array of wonderful walking routes.
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