In 2022 the community of Methven was awarded a Golden Foot Walking Award. It's a great example of a small, rural community looking out for its own people's health and well-being.
A collaboration between the Methven Lions Club, the local Council and the Methven community at large led to the creation of an 8 km long walkway around the town.
It was designed and built so that all ages and capabilities can enjoy it in most weathers, crossing both public and private land that was previously inaccessible.
The walkway incorporates an enchanted forest, piwakawaka walk and hundreds of native plants. It has inspired the re-establishment of the Methven & Foothills Walking Festival.
It took three years of hard work.
