Thousands of school children in York are set to take part in this year’s National Walk to School event, taking place across the city from next week (20 -24 May).

Organised by the national charity Living Streets the event aims to encourage children and parents to incorporate walking into their daily routine and support them with tips, advice and motivation.

The week-long event is part of the national Walking Month in May, aiming to bring together nearly one million school children, teachers and parents across the country.

Tony Armstrong, Chief Executive of Living Streets said: “Whether it’s walking all or part of the journey to work, stepping out of the office for a lunchtime walk, or getting off the bus a few stops earlier on your way home, walking is a free and easy way to work more exercise into your daily routine.

“Logging your walks on http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/ during Walk to Work Week is a great way to get started!”

For further information about Walk to Work Week, schools and parents can contact Christine Packer, School Travel Advisor on 01904 551345.

In York, information on sustainable journeys, including an urban walking route planner, is available from http://www.itravelyork.info/