Spending time outdoors has a way of restoring how we feel. Whether it’s a leisurely walk, a gentle jog or breezy cycle – movement outdoors can can shift our mindset. That’s the heart of Active Travel – it’s a school run on foot, the commute by bike, the quick trip to the shops without the car.
As an Active Travel advocate in Kent, I’ve seen first-hand how small changes can transform how we feel. I was invited by Kent County Council to take part in their campaign encouraging people across the county to walk, wheel or cycle more often.
We filmed in Folkestone, Kent close to the sea, on a hot sunny morning, surrounded by people simply getting on with their day. The message was clear: every step, pedal or roll counts. You can watch the Active Travel campaign video here for inspiration to build being more active in your everyday journeys.
If you’d like support to move more, embrace wellbeing or explore coaching to build healthier habits, I’d love to help. Together we can find simple, sustainable ways to weave activity into your everyday life, ways that feel achievable, enjoyable and aligned with what matters to you.
Get in touch if you’re curious about where to begin. One small change really can make a meaningful difference.
Author: Maria Callow, founder of alexandrapatrick, marketing consultant, accredited coach.