Active travel scheme deemed success in Cornwall

A pilot scheme that has been used to encourage adults in Cornwall to choose ‘active travel’ has helped almost 2,000 people.

The Active Travel Social Prescribing pilot ran from summer 2023 to summer 2025 in three areas – Penzance, St Austell and the China Clay areas, and Bodmin.

Evaluation has shown the pilot has helped more people to cycle rather than jump in a car, and that this has had a positive impact on their general wellbeing.

Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cabinet member for community safety and public health at Cornwall Council, said:

“It’s fantastic news that this pilot has proved such a success in Cornwall, and I would like to congratulate everyone who worked so hard on it.

“Switching to an active form of travel in day-to-day life not only helps the environment, it also has huge health and wellbeing benefits so I would encourage anyone who likes the idea to speak to their GP or other social prescriber in their area.”