Keep on walking
Explore the great outdoors while walking and keep healthy at the same time
Walking is one of the easiest ways to keep active and enjoy some great health benefits too. Studies have shown that a regular brisk walk can help you maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat while also increasing energy levels. It’s also a natural mood booster and can reduce stress and tension too.
One of the best things about walking is it can be enjoyed solo or within a group.
Joining a walking group can have many advantages, not least providing you with the opportunity to meet like-minded people who also share the same passion.
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that walking groups contribute to wide-ranging health benefits including significant improvements in lung strength, blood pressure and body mass index.
Walking can also have mental health benefits too. The study revealed that adults who joined a walking club experienced less stress and a lower risk of depression. It’s never been easier to join a walking group – or even start one of your own.
Ramblers are at the heart of walking in the UK and have more than 300,000 people walking with them every year.
This includes a mix or urban hikes, countryside strolls or all-day challenging hikes in some of the most remote and beautiful UK countryside.
Walks can be found anywhere and are graded from easy to technical and everything in between so you know exactly what you’re in for. People are welcome to try out any of the walks for free before becoming members and enjoying even more benefits. Visit the Ramblers for more information
