Warwickshire and Coventry lead UK walking trends as British motoring comes home to NAEC Stoneleigh this January

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Warwickshire and Coventry walk more than the rest of Britain – as new data reveals UK-wide decline despite £1.26 billion government spend

Figures compiled by Out & About Live show that 71.2 per cent of Coventry and Warwickshire residents walk at least once a week and 32% walk five times a week – both above the national averages of 69.66% and 31.9%, respectively.

The local data contrasts with the national trend.

Department for Transport figures show weekly walking participation has declined since 2019, despite the Government investing £1.26 billion between 2016-17 and 2023-24 to boost walking and active travel. Much of the decline appears to be driven by lockdown: walking was at its highest levels before the pandemic, but lockdowns coincided with a 7.74% drop – to previous projections – compared with the most recent year.

Sally Dodds, Head of Events at Out and About Live added:

“Warwickshire and Coventry are showing the rest of the country how it’s done.

“While the national data shows walking rates dropping, people here are clearly staying active and connected with the outdoors.

“That passion for getting out and moving is exactly what our brand and our events are all about.”

It’s a timely connection. Out & About Live will soon bring the region into the national spotlight as “British motoring comes home” with the January Motorhome & Campervan Sale, returning to the NAEC Stoneleigh from 16th to 18th January, 2026.

Now recognised as the UK’s largest free indoor motorhome and campervan showroom, the event celebrates the area’s motoring heritage while showcasing the future of outdoor travel. More than 170 vehicles from 29 UK dealers will be displayed under one roof, from compact campers to luxury motorhomes – all with free public entry.

Dodds added:

“Our Stoneleigh show is about more than vehicles… it’s about freedom, travel and outdoor living.

“Warwickshire and Coventry's love of walking and adventure shows that this region truly embodies what it means to ‘get out and about’.”

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