Ten reasons to book a walking holiday

Do you enjoy walking? Have you thought about booking a walking holiday but not sure if it’s for you?

Read on for 10 great reasons to go on a walking holiday.

1) Walking is for all

Walking is so simple anyone can do it. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other.

2) Walking makes you fitter

We are constantly encouraged to burn calories and live a healthier lifestyle. Covid-19 has shown us the importance of this. Walking is one of the best ways to keep active it can build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.

3) Walk with friends

Friends bring us laughter and fun, whilst boosting confidence and morale.  A walking holiday is a great way to enjoy time with like-minded friends and also meet new ones.

4) Walk all year round

As long as you are prepared you can walk all year round. Don’t forget your sun cream and hat in the summer, layers in the Autumn, waterproofs in the Winter and a combination of all for the Spring!

5) Easy to maintain social distancing

In the great outdoors and the vast open spaces of our countryside, you have plenty of room to keep a suitable distance.

6) Discover new places

A walking holiday is a great way to experience new places in all their splendour, completely surrounded by nature and wonderful scenery.

7) Good for your mental health

A good walk can do wonders for your mental well-being. It improves self-perception, self-esteem, mood and sleep quality.  It also reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue. It’s been proven that physically active people have a dramatically reduced risk of becoming depressed, and staying active helps those who are depressed recover.

8) It feels like an achievement

Having completed a walk will feel like a massive achievement and that well-deserved dinner and glass of wine will feel so much sweeter at the end of the day.

9) Being outside is good for you

Spending time outdoors in the fresh air especially in green spaces is one of the fastest ways to improve your health and happiness. It’s been shown to lower stress, blood pressure and heart rate.

10) Book with confidence

Our priority is to only operate safe holidays. If we cancel your holiday for any Covid-19 related reason we will offer you a transfer to an alternative date or a full refund. If you cancel due to the unlikely event that you receive a positive test before departure, our Covid -19 cancellation policy means that you will be able to transfer your booking to an alternative date, free of charge or receive a refund of any recoverable costs from your booking.