Why It Matters

Being active should be easy to start.

WGAT would create a welcoming local place where people can move at their own pace and keep returning throughout the year.

The challenge

More people need practical opportunities to move.

Physical activity benefits health, confidence and wellbeing, but many people face practical or personal barriers to becoming active.

64.6%

of adults achieve the recommended 150 minutes of activity a week

49.1%

of children achieve an average 60 minutes of activity a day

Every minute

of additional movement can count

Different starting points

Beginners

A visible, manageable and welcoming place to start or return to activity.

Women and girls

Another local option for activity in an open, purpose-designed environment.

Children and young people

Space for running, movement skills, junior athletics and positive early experiences.

Older people and walkers

A consistent surface for walking and maintaining strength, confidence and independence.

Wheelchair users

Accessibility considered as the concept moves through technical and detailed design.

Clubs and community groups

A flexible setting for structured activity, schools and local programmes.

A community asset

The track is intended to help movement feel normal, safe, welcoming and part of everyday community life.