The Paths to Health Golden Mile, available at both Great Walks, offers an achievable distance (1 mile) for participants who perhaps are new to the event or are working on building physical fitness, and do not feel capable of completing the full 12 mile distance.

Amanda McKay, Development officer of Paths to Health commented; “ Paths to Health is delighted to be the sponsor of the Golden Mile 2008 event. This is a great opportunity to promote walking as a simple yet effective activity to improve health. Whether young or old, previously inactive or recovering from illness walking a mile is an achievable milestone for most people”.

Paths to Health is a component of the Paths for All Partnership and was established in 2001 to contribute to health improvement in Scotland through the promotion of walking for health. The Programme supports the promotion of walking in the community, healthcare and workplace settings through training, grants and resources. Paths to Health serves as a key to the delivery of Scotland 's Physical Activity Strategy.

The Golden Mile will be available in both Glasgow and Edinburgh at the 2008 walks. Participants may take time completing the distance with seating areas positioned along the route for those who require it. Upon completion, participants are then presented with a medal and certificate of achievement.

The Paths to Health Golden Mile Glasgow will be available at the Glasgow Great Walk, to be held in Bellahouston Park on Sunday 25 th May 2008.

The Paths to Health Golden Mile Edinburgh will be available at the Edinburgh Great Walk, to be held in Meadowbank Stadium on Sunday 22 nd June 2008.

For further information on Paths to Health please visit http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pathstohealth/

Glasgow Route:
A scenic one mile walk through Bellahouston Park starting and finishing at the Palace of Art.

Download Glasgow route map PDF (465k) here.