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SCSP Annual Report 2019-20
Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Annual Report 2019-20
Paths for All Annual Accounts 2019-20
Annual accounts for 2019 - 2020
Step Count Challenge week 4 mini challenges
This week is all about exploring local!
Paths for All Annual Report 2019-20
Highlights of our achievements during 2019-2020
HR Officer Job Description and Person Spec
Job description and person specification for HR Officer post
Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Open Fund 200 projects
200 projects funded by our SCSP Open Fund as of October 2020
Restarting Health Walks FAQs
Your frequently asked questions on restarting Health Walks answered
Walk at Work Award Handbook
Everything you need to know about taking part in our Walk at Work Award
Complaints procedure
Humans of the Walk competition - Ts & Cs
Terms and conditions for entering our Humans of the Walk competition
SCSP Local Authority Fund Summary 20/21
A summary of all the funded projects in 2020-21
The Path Manager's Guide to Grading
Standard waymarked path grading system for Scotland
Community Paths Active Travel Grants Guidance Notes July 2020
Details about our Community Paths Active Travel Grants
Advisory note for community path groups
Document on working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Walk back better: A statement from the National Walking Strategy Delivery Forum
27 national organisations come together to call for Scotland to 'walk back better' from Covid-19
Walking, cycling and wheeling during Covid-19 in Scotland
Guidance to make active travel safe and accessible during Covid-19 and beyond
SCSP Projects: Covid-19 impact advice
Guidance for Smarter Choices, Smarter Places funded projects
Volunteer Walk Leader Guidance: Covid-19 considerations
Support for Volunteer Walk Leaders
Restarting as a Walk Leader: flow chart
A flow chart to help volunteers decide when to return after Covid-19
Walk agreement card - Covid-19
An updated Walk Agreement card
Health Walk Risk Assessment Template (Covid19)
An updated risk assessment for Health Walks
Buddy Walk Guidance
A guide to running successful buddy walks
Volunteer Walk Leader FAQs
Your questions answered from our Walk Leader information session
SCSP Open Fund Application Guidance 2020
Guidance for the Smarter Choices Smarter Places Open Fund.
SCSP Open Fund Projects 2019/20
A list of projects funded by the SCSP Open fund in 2019/20
Easy read - social distancing and walking
An easy to read version of our guidance on social distancing and walking
Equalities Monitoring Form
Job application form
PFA information for applicants
Paths for All Staff Benefits
SCSP SDO Job Description
SCSP SDO Person Specification
Once A Walk Leader, Always a Walk Leader
Daren shares his experience of how stepping out around his hospital ward, with the incentive of Paths for All’s Exercise Alley, aided his recovery following a major operation.
28 day wellbeing challenge
A calendar of mini challenges for our Step Count Challenge
Strength & Balance exercises leaflet
A set of simple exercises for adults who want to live life to the full!
Community Paths training brochure
Our Community Path training courses cover all the key planning and management stages involved in any community path project, so you can pick the courses that best suit your specific needs and level of experience.
Community paths guidance notes
Community active travel grants guidance notes
Community active travel grants guidance notes 2020
12 Week Walking Programme: Walker's Guide and Diary
Use this diary to track your walking progress
Estimating price guide for path projects
We have prepared this guide to help you estimate the cost of your path project. First published in 2014, this handy guide has been updated and expanded with additional costings for site ‘welfare and storage facilities’ and including a new section on ‘maintenance’.
National Walking Strategy Action Plan
Scotland's plan to improve the nation's health and wellbeing through walking
Barriers and Facilitators to Recreational Walking
A University of Edinburgh report jointly commissioned by Paths for All and Ramblers Scotland.
Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Programme Review 2018/19
Review of our behaviour change programme increasing journeys in Scotland on foot, by bike and with public transport
Scotland's view on walking
An infographic summary on our 2019 Public Opinion Survey on walking
Professor Jeff French Expert Lecture slides
Presentation slides from our 2019 Expert Lecture on Social Marketing and Behaviour Change
Paths for All Our Year 2018-19 Summary
Our highlight achievements from 2018 - 19
Paths for All Annual Report 2018-19
Our full annual report from 2018 - 19
National Transport Strategy Joint Response
Public Opinion Survey 2019
National survey of attitudes and barriers to walking in Scotland
SCSP Open Fund First 100 projects
The first 100 projects to be supported by the SCSP Open Fund
SROI Report Stirling Health Walks
Report of the Social Return on Investment Analysis carried out for Stirling Health Walks in 2011
SROI Report Glasgow Health Walks
Summary Report of the Social Return on Investment Analysis carried out for Glasgow Health Walks in 2013.
Walking for wellbeing - feedback card
A feedback card to reduce mental health stigma on Health Walks
Walking for wellbeing - conversation starters
Hints and tips to start the conversation around mental health
Walking for wellbeing and good mental health - Project Coordinators Toolkit
Guidance for coordinators of Health Walks
SCSP Dundee kids travel for 20p
SCSP Dundee bus smart ticket scheme
Walking for wellbeing and good mental health
A toolkit to reduce mental health stigma
SCSP Fife's Night Rider project
SCSP Scottish Border hub case study
SCSP East Renfrewshire ride sharing
SCSP South Ayrshire schools cycling initiative case study
Find out more about how school children are peddling towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award
Countryside For All Guide
A guide to access in the countryside for all abilities
SCSP Edinburgh travel pack case study
An overview of the Residential Travel Pack inititaive from City of Edinburgh Council.
Surfacing Guide for Path Projects - Updated
Your guide to choosing the best and most appropriate surfacing material.
SCSP Open Fund Pre-Application Guidance
Pre-application guidance for the SCSP Open Fund
SCSP Open Fund Large Grant Application Form
Apply for a large grant of between £10,000 and £50,000
SCSP Open Fund Small Grant Application Form
Apply for a small grant of between £5,000 and £10,000
Community Paths Grant Scheme Guidance Notes
Guidance notes for the 2019 Community Paths Grant Scheme
SCSP Local Authority Fund Summary 19/20
A summary of all the funded projects in 2019/20
Big Fit Walk Organisers Guide
Everything you need to know to help you plan a Big Fit Walk
Big Fit Walk Risk Assessment
Use this template to risk assess your walking route
Big Fit Walk invite
Use this invitation to promote your Big Fit Walk!
Big Fit Walk Poster
Use this poster to promote your Big Fit Walk!
Humans of the Walk exhibition leaflet
Details on our Humans of the Walk photography exhibition
SCSP Case Studies 2015 - 17
Case studies from local authority active and sustainable travel programmes
Care About Walking Wall Chart
A resource pack to support care home residents to walk more.
Care About Walking Information Booklet
A resource pack to support care home residents to walk more.
Care About Walking Posters
A resource pack to support care home residents to walk more.
Care About Walking Guidance Note
A resource pack to support care home residents to walk more.
SCSP Open Fund Projects 2018/19
Our Open Fund has awarded grants to a huge range of projects across Scotland
What is the Scottish Health Walk Network?
Our network supports projects delivering Health Walks across Scotland
Walking opinion survey 2009
Walking and public space - opinion survey 2009
Walking opinion survey 2014
Summary report on public attitudes to walking in Scotland
Dementia and the outdoors guidance note
Dementia and the outdoors guidance note
Lowland Path Construction Guide
Your guide to all aspects of lowland path development and management
Community Path Contractor List
Consultants, contractors and suppliers list for path projects
Walking for Health Development Officers
Meet the local Development Officer for your area
William Bird's Expert Lecture
Slides from William Bird's presentation at our 2018 Expert Lecture
SCSP Topic Sheets
These topic sheets summarise key information from Smarter Choices, Smarter Places projects
Andrew Radley - Paths for All Expert Lecture Presentation
Andrew Radley, NHS Tayside
A guide to delivering effective SCSP projects
Information for our Smarter Choices, Smarter Places projects
Guidance on Protecting Vulnerable Adults & Children
Our guidance note for Health Walk Projects
Dementia Friendly Walking project report
A report by the University of Stirling
Dementia Friendly Kings Park leaflet
Information on Scotland's first Dementia Friendly Park
A qualitative study of how the Autumn Step Count Challenge influences participants’ active travel behaviour
A study on our Step Count Challenge by the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh Step Count Challenge Findings
What are the benefits of taking part in the workplace Step Count Challenge?
Walk at Work Toolkit
Our guide to get your workplace walking
Walk Out Resource
Upbeat stories about walking from young people
Simple Steps to Success
A guide to using pedometers with young people
Physical Activity Information for Health Professionals
A Guide for the Health Professional on the Benefits of Physical Activity
Happy Feet: a resource for Primary Schools
Information for primary schools to promote walking
Diet & Healthy Weight Delivery Plan
The Scottish Government's delivery plan for a healthy weight
Active Scotland Delivery Plan
The Scottish Government's delivery plan to increase physical activity
Guidance Note 4: Project Monitoring & Evaluation
Our guidance to help you gather the right evidence to support your project
National Walking Strategy Infographic
Our downloadable infographic to get Scotland walking
Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Project Summary 2018-19
Read our short summary on the funded projects from our SCSP programme 2018-19
Workplace Walking Training Overview
An interactive and practical course to get your workplace walking
Health Walk Inclusion Training overview
Including people with a disability in Health Walks and outdoor activities
Refresher Walk Leader Training Overview
A refresher course for Volunteer Walk Leaders
Strength & Balance Workshop overview
Learn why walking plus strength and balance provide the key to active older age
Safety Outdoors Training Course Overview
Be able to recognise and prioritise risks and hazards before and during Health Walks
Walk Leader Training overview
Find out more on our Walk Leader Training course for volunteers
Step Count Challenge video
Our walking challenge for Scottish workplaces
Community Paths video
Find out how we help to make our community paths safe and accessible for everyone
What is a Health Walk video
Watch our short video to find out what a Health Walk is and who should join
Signage Guidance for Outdoor Access
A guide to good practice
Shared Use Paths in Scotland
A guide to promoting, developing and managing paths for responsible shared use
Outdoor Access Design Guide
The Guide brings together widely sourced designs, which are tried and tested to manage outdoor access.
Community Paths Guide
A guide to improving or promoting your local paths
Guide on Construction, Design & Management Regulations
A guide for clients carrying out path maintenance projects
Path Bridges
A guide to planning, design, construction and maintenance
We are Paths for All video
Watch our video to find out who we are and what we do
Everyday walking for a happier, healthier Scotland. Strategy 2017 - 2020
Paths for All strategy
Annual Report 2017-18
Read our highlights from our latest annual report