One in three Queenslanders avoid walking because it is too hot.

More than 2600 Queenslanders shared their thoughts on stepping out, which will inform a 10-year Queensland Walking Strategy, to be released later this year.

Almost two in four Queenslanders said they walked for recreation and exercise. Credit:Michelle Smith

As part of an extensive consultation process, a survey revealed the factors that stopped people from walking were that it was too hot (35 per cent), places they liked to go were too far away (26 per cent) and they did not have enough time (22 per cent).

To get them walking more often, people wanted more connected paths, more shade, smooth and even surfaced paths and greater separation from traffic.