The Statistics Sustainability and You This walk aims to encourage a ‘sustainable lifestyle’ by recognising the connection between Sustainability and 4000 Health and Well-being. The health benefits from walking are regularly emphasised by the NHS, who recommend This walk should The approximate The walk is taking an average of 10,000 steps a day to reduce the risk take around step count is 4000 approximately of type 2 diabetes, various cancers and heart disease. 45 – 50 minutes steps – around half 2 miles (3.3km). to complete at a of the recommended Additionally, the walks are a chance to improve mental moderate pace. amount for an wellbeing. If your job involves sitting in an indoor entire day. environment all day, it is important to get outside, move around and mentally refresh yourself. However, being in a densely populated, and at times, heavily polluted area Have the Time to Stop? like Central means that sustainable living can be a difficult goal. This is why we have included various open If you have the opportunity to stop along your way, you could always pick up a bite to eat on campus or you might wish to green spaces to visit and enjoy. Not only are these spaces revisit the route after work in order to eat at a local business. rich in biodiversity and provide some tranquillity and cleaner If so, then here are some of our favourites! air, but they also offer a connection to the past and present local community. Burnt Lemon Bakery Flat Iron Square, 64 Union Street Located within a new mini- complex, Burnt Safety Lemon focuses on sourdough breads made with organic flours with the source and seasonality of the ingredients paramount. • Wear comfortable walking shoes or trainers that provide Closed Mondays. adequate support. • If you are listening to music, do not have the volume so Brigade 139 Tooley Street loud that you cannot hear the environment around you, such as traffic. The restaurant is staffed through a fantastic social enterprise that offers hospitality training and catering apprenticeships • These walks are designed around footpaths but still always to vulnerable people. A bonus is the magnificent Victorian fire be aware of cyclists, runners and of course cars near the station building that this bistro resides in. road side!

Borough Market • Always use designated crossing points, such as Zebra and Reflecting the diversity of London life, this famous market Pelican crossings. still houses local family owned stalls alongside gourmet international companies. Full market opens Wednesday- • Beware of uneven pavements and other tripping hazards. Saturday. • Consider taking these walks with a friend or colleague to Lunchtime Walk enrich your day by connecting with people through this The George Inn shared experience. 77 The Borough and The only original, galleried coaching inn left in London. It has been standing since 1676 and still offers a cobbled courtyard Route Cathedral Southwark and traditional pub food.

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