Your movement matters – survey translated into six languages

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The Your movement matters research team have commissioned translation of the survey into six languages; Welsh, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Polish and Bengali. Survey respondents can now select their preferred language on the opening page.

Your movement matters is a collaborative research project funded by eight of the UK’s leading walking, climbing and outdoor leisure organisations, examining the demographics of people who participate in the different styles of walking and climbing.

“It's important to us that the survey and research are inclusive of the Black and Global Majority and linguistic minority communities in our society," explained Professor Vini Lander, Director of the Centre for Race, Education and Decoloniality at Leeds Beckett University. “These translations are an effort to ensure that people from a wide range of communities can access and engage in this really important survey.”

The survey has already been completed by over 3,000 people in the UK and Ireland and will remain open until 8th June. The results will be used across the sector to improve access to walking, climbing and camping amongst those who are currently underserved.

Whether you walk your dog in the park or scale Alpine peaks, your movement matters to us. We want to know more about your experiences and what you do.

Survey respondents can choose to be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 voucher for Ellis Brigham.

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Key facts:

Natural England’s Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment survey found that engagement is unequal; low income, ethnic minority and older age groups are less likely to frequently visit natural green spaces.

A report commissioned by Ramblers Scotland and Paths for All has identified 12 critical barriers and/or facilitators to participation in recreational walking. These include ill and poor health, negative attitudes towards walking and lack of knowledge of routes and options.

A report published by Scottish Natural Heritage found that the level of weekly participation in outdoor recreation among members of the BME community is lower than the average for all adults.

Research conducted by Sport Wales shows that the pandemic appears to have widened inequalities in sport and physical activity across gender, socio-economic status, long standing illness or conditions, and age.

Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland research found that the benefits of outdoor spaces are not being realised equally by all, with only 50% of those from Northern Ireland’s most deprived areas visiting the outdoors at least once a week. This is in stark contrast to the national average of 70% and rising to 82% in the most affluent areas.

A report by Sport Ireland found that 61% of those with a long-term illness or disability regularly walk for recreation, this is 66% lower than the general population.

Further information:

For further information about the research project please contact Nicola Jasieniecka, Media & IT Development Officer at Mountain Training, nicola@mountain-training.org

Research Funded By:


Research Conducted By:

The funding organisations are:

Association of British Climbing Walls – Promoting the professionalism, health and growth of indoor climbing.

BMC (British Mountaineering Council) – The representative body for walkers and climbers in England and Wales.

Camping and Caravanning Club – The world's oldest and largest Club for all forms of camping.

National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes (NICAS) – these are UK-wide climbing and bouldering schemes designed to promote climbing development and accredit individual achievement on artificial climbing structures.

Mountain Training – The network of UK and Ireland awarding bodies for skills courses and leadership qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering.

Outdoor Industries Association – The trade body for manufacturers, retailers and other organisations that provide products and services for the outdoor leisure pursuits market in the United Kingdom.

Plas y Brenin – Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre is a world-renowned provider of adventure sports training. From a base in the scenic heart of Snowdonia, Plas y Brenin’s work is focused on developing inspiring coaches, instructors and leaders in adventure sport, be they volunteers or working professionally in the sector, to better support people, from all backgrounds, to get active in the outdoors. The centre also offers an extensive programme of personal skill development courses in rock climbing, hillwalking and mountaineering, kayaking, canoeing, sea kayaking and mountain biking.

The Ramblers – helps everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking and protects the places we all love to walk. It is the only charity dedicated to looking after paths and green spaces, leading walks, opening up new places to explore and encouraging everyone to get outside and discover how walking boosts your health and your happiness.