Cumbernauld Living Landscape aims to enhance, restore and reconnect green areas of the town. Over 50% of Cumbernauld’s town centre is made up of green spaces: parks, woodlands and gardens. However, these areas are often disconnected from one another and many are not as good for people – or wildlife – as they should be.
Without good quality, healthy places people and wildlife cannot flourish. Working closely with the local community, we need to ensure that healthy places are at the heart of the town’s future.
The Cumbernauld Living Landscape’s long-term vision is for a green network in the town, providing clean air, water and retreats from the busyness of everyday life.
For more information please visit the website: https://cumbernauldlivinglandscape.org.uk/ and for information on the Wild Ways Well please see the document attached.
The Green Link cycle route is a new length of cycle way linking Strathclyde Park, Motherwell Town Centre and Ravenscraig. The route is 5km in total, with 7km of connecting footpaths. The cycle route is surrounded by mature woodland in the South Calder valley and is home to a diverse variety of wildlife.
For more information on this new cycle route, please visit https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-culture/countryside-and-parks/bellshill-gateway-cycle-facilities-strathclyde-country-park
Evidence suggests that spending time in nature is good for the body and soul, and that we're often happier when we are outdoors. There are many ways to feel these benefits, including walking, gardening, cycling, volunteering or just enjoying being out in green spaces and nature! Lanarkshire Green Health Partnership makes it easier to find out about green health opportunities across Lanarkshire, and make more use of Scotland's outdoors.
For more information on green health opportunites, please contact the Green Health Partnership Manager: marie.mckeown2@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk, or for more information visit https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/contributing-healthier-scotland/our-natural-health-service/green-health-partnerships/lanarkshire-green-health-partnership
Paths for All is a Scottish charity who champion everyday walking as the way to a happier, healthier Scotland.
They deliver community Health Walks, workplace walking and improvements to the walking environment. Their vision is for a happier, healthier Scotland, where increased physical activity improves quality of life and wellbeing for all.
For more information please use:
Phone: 01786 641851
Email: info@pathsforall.org.uk
