Walking is a great way to get to work. It can help with your:
- physical health
- mental health
- sleep quality
- energy levels
It's also great for the environment by reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion.
Travel planning, maps and initiatives
TravelEssex is a journey planning app that allows you to search for sustainable travel options throughout Essex. You can plan journeys by walking, cycling and public transport, including train, bus and DigiGo.
There are also a number of local maps and initiatives on the Essex Highways site which you can use to plan your walking route.
The Go Jauntly app is also available for you to discover nature-filled walking routes.
You can find out about our walking projects on the Let's talk sustainable travel site.
Essex Walking Strategy
The Essex Walking Strategy aims to help re-establish walking as the first choice for everyday travel wherever appropriate.