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Walking is a great way to get more active, improve your physical and mental health, explore new places and have fun.
It’s simple, free and ideal for people of all ages and fitness levels.
To celebrate all things walking and encourage more people to give it go, we’ve organised North Somerset Walk Fest this May, to tie in with National Walking Month.
Lots of free activities and challenges are on offer to help you experience the benefits that walking brings, whether you join an organised group or build walking into your daily commute.
There are lots of ways to get involved:
- pick up a programme – packed with information about walks and events happening in and around North Somerset every day in May, from guided walks and walking sports to networking walks. Each has a note to say whether the walk is wheelchair, mobility scooter, visually impaired or buggy friendly. Pick up a copy from your local library or visit the Better Health North Somerset website
- walking cafes – head to one to pick up a local walking route map. Some cafés are also offering a discount to Walk Fest participants
- walk every day in May – challenge yourself to walk for as long as suits you, even if it’s just 10 minutes a day. Download a calendar from the Better Health website and track your progress.
- walking groups – check out walking groups or start your own. Our Better Health team can offer training to get you started
- walking routes – follow mapped routes across North Somerset, including accessible routes which are suitable for people who have limited mobility. Each route is up to six miles in distance.
- win – complete a short survey at the end of the month to be in with the chance of winning a £50 voucher from Outdoors and Active in Weston-super-Mare.
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news and events from North Somerset Walk Fest by following Better Health North Somerset on Facebook.