Ramblers calls Britain to its feet for FREE walks festival
On May 30th the Ramblers is calling everyone in Britain to slip on their trainers, boots, and shoes and join them – no matter what age or ability - for a FREE walking festival to celebrate Get Walking Day 09.
Get Walking Day 09 will see hundreds of carnival-spirited short walks take place all over the country, in cities and the countryside alike, to help people of all ages discover the joys of walking and to mark the event. Walks will be under 5 miles, open to everyone, and will take place across England, Scotland and Wales. Many will include refreshments and special events to celebrate the day.
Tom Franklin, CEO of the Ramblers, comments: “Make this May weekend the best ever, by dusting down those shoes, opening your door and getting your friends and family out to join the Ramblers on one of our fun, free, festival events. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how much you use your legs, there’s a walk for everyone to enjoy this Get Walking Day.”
“It’s a fantastic, free way to make new friends and make the most of the weekend!”
Now in its second year, national Get Walking Day, aims to help people discover the joy of walking and promotes the huge mental, physical and mood-boosting benefits that walking can bring. To find a Get Walking Day walk near you visit http://www.ramblers.org.uk/campaigns/GWD .
Floella Benjamin, President of the Ramblers, comments: “Free, fun and accessible to all, walking is a perfect form of exercise. Even walking for half an hour five times a week makes a real difference. Make walking part of your life as the more you do, the better you'll feel.”
Tom Franklin adds: “Joining Get Walking Day is an excellent way to kick start a lifelong love of walking.”
If you can’t join in with a Get Walking Day walk, but you need some help getting started, then visit our website http://www.ramblers.org.uk/campaigns/GWD
Walking rewards:
• Walking is free! In the current economic downturn, we at the Ramblers welcome anything which is free! A mile is under a 20 minute walk and so you could save some pennies walking instead of using the bus or your car.
• Walking keeps your body fit and your mind healthy. Walking burns as many calories as jogging over the same distance. Furthermore it boosts happiness and reduces stress.
• Walking is good for the environment. If we all walk more and use our cars less, we will significantly reduce carbon emissions which contribute to climate change.
For more information call the Ramblers press office 0207 339 8531/32 or 07801 749 385 (out of hours), press@ramblers.org.uk, http://www.ramblers.org.uk/
