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Breeding a successful community walking for health initiative Established in 1996, Salisbury’s Walking Forum and its Salisbury District Walking for Health project, is one of Britain’s longest running and most successful walking for health initiatives, with more than 1000 led walks having been completed. A pedestrian-friendly walking network has evolved. Innovative walking initiatives have been tried and tested - this paper will highlight the key lessons to be learnt in creating a successful community walking initiative.