About Us

Active Travel Harrow is a joint project between Harrow Council and NHS Harrow. This website has been created to help you track your progress and meet your goals as you walk and cycle more. Being more physically active has many benefits to your health and the environment, and can be as simple as walking more during the day.

The Chief Medical Officer for England recommends that, for general health benefits, adults should achieve a total of at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on five or more days a week.

Regular walking and cycling as a form of moderate intensity physical activity can:

·Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke diabetes and high blood pressure

·Improve your mood and reduce the risk of depression

·Improve muscular strength and make bones stronger

·Help manage your weight

·Improve energy levels and make you sleep better

NHS Harrow offers a programme of FREE led walks which provide local residents with an opportunity to walk regularly in a relaxed and friendly environment and enjoy some beautiful green spaces. The walks are led by qualified leaders, who encourage you to walk at your own pace. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age and fitness level. More information regarding 'Walk Your Way to Health in Harrow (live link to our current leaflet)

If you are interested in learning more about walking, please email walk@activetravelharrow.co.uk.

In addition, NHS Harrow offers a number of other initiatives to get people active for more information please visit www.harrowpct.nhs.uk.

Harrow Council offers FREE cycle training for anyone living, working or studying in the borough. For more information please email cycle@activetravelharrow.co.uk.

Harrow Council also promotes sustainable transport with the support of Transport for London through the It's Up to All of Us campaign. This promotes walking, cycling, car sharing and using public transport in a bid to benefit ourselves and our environment. For more information on the campaign or to be kept up to date on forthcoming events, promotions and multimedia, visit www.itsuptoallofus.co.uk.