Walking independently or as part of a group is great as:-

• Walks can be tailored to suit everybody, regardless of  age, income, location and ability
• Walking in a group can be fun and is a social activity
• Walking is free and requires no special equipment…. just comfortable shoes 
• Walking is a low impact activity, with a low risk of injury
• Walking can be done at any pace. You can start slowly and build up gradually
• Walking can be added easily to our daily lives

And from a health perspective - regular walking can:

• Help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis.

It can also help to:

• Promote positive mental health
• Increase energy levels
• Promote better sleep
• Reduce stress levels
• Can help you to feel better and look good, increase your confidence and self esteem
• It can start people thinking about a healthy lifestyle, such as eating healthily, stopping smoking and stress control 

For further information on walking please look on:

www.lets-walk-cymru.org.uk