Step into Spring: Embrace National Walking Month

May is National Walking month, it's an annual initiative that promotes walking as a free, easy, and accessible form of exercise and transportation. Encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to host walking challenges, share walking routes, and raise awareness about the health benefits associated with regular walking.

Come along and try our fun, friendly and FREE walks, many have the opportunity to have a chat and coffee afterwards. We have over 20 walks located across North Northamptonshire, many of our walks are suitable for wheelchairs and 7 of them are designated accessible walks designed for people with limited mobility. To learn more about the locations and times of walks please visit our website: https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling/wellbeing-walks

For further information on how important walking is for your health please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/walking-for-health/

Benefits of Walking

Walking is a low impact activity that is easy on your joints and can be done at any age or fitness level. Walking has many health and wellbeing benefits including:

• maintaining a healthy weight

• reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression

• improving your mood

• boosting self esteem

• connecting you to nature, which is proven to reduce stress, lower your bloody pressure and boost immune function.

• social aspect - meet new people, building friendships, and provide a sense of community.