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Challenge walks, Fitness, Training Plan - August 1, 2013

12 Week Training Plan for Challenge Walk

This short training plan has been put together to act as a guideline to prepare for any of our challenge walks. The more you train the less likely you are to experience pain or injuries on the event. The idea is to work your way up gradually, increasing your activity each week and giving your body time to recover and re-energize between workouts.

Young People - Getting Out and Enjoying the Countryside

Jon, the Shepherd from Shepherds Walks, spent a few days in the company of a class of 15 year olds, to teach them all about using GPS units in the great outdoors. He tells us about what a fantastic group they were, how he enjoys working with teenagers and how their teachers could learn a thing or two from them!

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Northumberland Walking - September 24, 2012

Top 10 Tips for Walking in Northumberland

If you are heading out for a walk in Northumberland here are 10 top tips to ensure you have a great days walking.

The Best Long Distance Trails in Northumberland

In my eyes to make it onto the list of the best long distance trails in Northumberland the walk has to be varied. I don’t want to walk for a week looking at the same type of landscape. I want the walking to vary from day to day.

Therefore these are my favourite long distance trails that we have or pass through Northumberland.

Health Benefits of Walking

The benefits of walking and what we recommend you take with you when walking.