It challenges schools, workplaces, community groups and individuals to walk, cycle, run, scoot and wheel as far as possible around their local communitiesSpittal Primary School.(Image: Ron Young Photography)

Beat the Street, the free active travel game has launched for the residents of Cambuslang and Rutherglen.

The popular active travel game got underway on Wednesday, September 17, and runs until Wednesday, October 29.

As ever, the competition challenges schools, workplaces, community groups and individuals to walk, cycle, run, scoot and wheel as far as possible around their local communities, all whilst leaving the car behind, during the six week-game in return for points and prizes.

And already, 5604 people have signed up and have clocked up more than 5600 miles!

Download the Lanarkshire Live app today

The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.

The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.

Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire – iOS – Android

Councillor Robert Brown, South Lanarkshire Council’s Chair of Community and Enterprise Resources, said: “Not even one day into the game and we can already see people of all ages out and about on the streets on Cambuslang and Rutherglen working together to swap the car for travelling on foot, wheels, scooter or bike.

“There’s six weeks of fun, so please encourage everyone you know to sign up and get involved and let’s see how far we can go as a community!”

READ MORE: £20k Asda Foundation cash will help group create fully accessible toiletsREAD MORE: Ex Scotland international set to launch new East Kilbride restaurant and bar

More information is available at www.beatthestreet.me/camglen and on social media at @BTSCamGlen

Beat the Street Cambuslang and Rutherglen is being delivered by Intelligent Health on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council. The project is supported by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and is funded by the Scottish Government’s People and Place Programme, administered through Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

*Don’t miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.

And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.

READ MORE: Rapist Scots bouncer who ruined victim’s life loses conviction appeal bid