Park and Stride

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Park and Stride

Mix of adult and child characters on a drawn background of a school with the strapline 'Little steps, big difference'

Walking to school shouldn’t feel like a chore, it can be a chance to chat, laugh and enjoy a healthier start to the morning. Solihull’s Park and Stride scheme makes it easy for families to build activity into their day by walking just part of the journey.

Whether you set off from home, park a short distance from the school, or in one of our designated starting points, Park and Stride helps you enjoy a calmer, cleaner and more active route to school.

Why Park and Stride?

Boost your wellbeing

A short walk in the morning gives children a natural energy lift, helping them feel more alert and ready to learn. Just 500 metres walked to and from school adds up to 5km a week, a simple change with a big impact.

Cleaner air for everyone

Did you know that sitting in traffic can expose you to more pollution than walking beside a busy road?

By reducing car congestion, Park and Stride helps improve local air quality around school gates for the whole community.

Reference: Action for clean air | schools vision.

Learn vital road safety skills

Walking together gives children the chance to practise road safety with your guidance. These early lessons build confidence and independence as they grow. 

For more tips on safe walking, visit www.livingstreets.org.uk.

Share your thoughts

Are you already striding to school? Perhaps you’re considering giving it a try. We’d love to hear from you.

Take part in our local travel survey to help shape how we deliver future projects and improve local travel for everyone.

All completed responses will enter a prize draw for a chance to win £100 worth of Love2Shop vouchers.

The closing date for responses is Friday 31 July 2026.

Park and Stride schools in Solihull

Part of Your Future Chelmsley Wood

Park and Stride supports the wider goals of Your Future Chelmsley Wood, a community‑driven initiative helping residents live healthier, greener and more connected lives.

By choosing to Park and Stride, you’re contributing to a cleaner environment, a more active community and a brighter future for Chelmsley Wood.

Want your school to join Park and Stride?

The scheme is currently focused on North Solihull, however all Solihull schools are welcome to join.

Schools interested in joining the scheme can contact our Sustainable Travel Team at Environ2@solihull.gov.uk.