Teachers and secondary school pupils are being trained to lead woodland walks as part of a drive to encourage young people to take more exercise.
The Forestry Commission Scotland initiative is targeting four schools in Castlemilk, Glasgow, with plans to extend the scheme further.
The training is also set to be extended to local parents, with those taking part in the project able to lead groups on guided walks and explain the health benefits to younger children.
“It’s vitally important that schoolchildren have good opportunities for fun exercise at an early age as this can have a huge bearing on how active they are in adulthood,” said minister for communities and sport Stewart Maxwell.
“We know that active children are more likely to be active adults and are less likely to suffer from many serious health problems in later life.”
Free map guides have also been published to support the project and encourage more people to take advantage of nearby walking routes.
