A new survey commissioned by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, has found that nearly one in three women (29%) say a lack of time prevents them from walking more.
Research shows that walking can reduce a woman’s chance of getting breast cancer, strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor at any age, and help women recover after having a baby or experiencing a long illness.
But women are more likely to make multi-purpose walking journeys, such as combining school drop-offs, care responsibilities and errands within a single trip. Women also spend nearly an hour (54 minutes) per day on average more than men on unpaid work including housework, caring for others and volunteering. The latest Sport England data (April 2026) shows women are less likely to be active than men.
Source – Living Streets