On behalf of: Walking Scotland
Walking Scotland have launched a local consultation to better understand the walking and wheeling habits of residents in three north east communities. The consultations will be taking place in Kincorth, Westhill and Kemnay.
The charity-led initiative aims to identify barriers that prevent people from walking or wheeling, whether for leisure, commuting, or connecting to public transport.
Insights gathered through the consultation will help to identify ways to reduce barriers to walking, improve accessibility and encourage people to walk and wheel locally.
Organisers are keen to hear from a diverse range of voices, abilities, and experiences.
Whether you’re a parent with a buggy, someone with mobility challenges, or a young person navigating busy roads, your input is vital to make sure that walking and wheeling in Aberdeenshire is accessible and inclusive for everyone.
The consultation will take the form of an online survey, running until mid-January, alongside a series of drop-in sessions.
- Kincorth Community Centre – Thursday 8th January 11-1pm
- Kincorth Community Centre – Wednesday 14th January 1-3pm
- Westhill library – Wednesday 21st January 1-3pm
- Westhill library – Tuesday 27th January 10-12noon
- Kemnay library – Tuesday 10th February 11-12.30pm
- Kemnay library – Tuesday 17th February 11-12.30pm
Richard Armstrong, Walking Communities and Environments Manager at Walking Scotland, said, “We want everyone to have the opportunity to walk and wheel every day, in schools, workplaces and communities.
“This consultation is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Aberdeenshire to share their views on what could make walking and wheeling easier and more enjoyable
“By focusing on walking and wheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to the climate-nature emergency.”
Working with local community organisations and representatives from Aberdeen City Council, Walking Scotland will use the consultation findings to develop a walking action plan which enables and encourages walking and wheeling.
The plan may include proposals for infrastructure improvements, a health walk programme, or path repairs, with Walking Scotland providing support to deliver these actions.
The consultations seek to make sure that walking is an option for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, by creating more walking opportunities and addressing barriers
To take part in this survey: QR code and Microsoft forms link or have your say at one of our drop-in sessions.
Kincorth Walking and Wheeling Consultation Form – https://forms.office.com/e/rvgUYfe3ks
Westhill Walking and Wheeling Consultation Form – https://forms.office.com/e/HJ8wnhFwb0
Kemnay Walking and Wheeling Consultation Form – Https://forms.office.com/e/55FYJKDYZH