How to add your steps to our Virtual Walk

We are walking -virtually- from St Michael’s Mount to Mont St Michel Our virtual walking holiday is in full swing. So far, we have walked along the South Coast of the UK, from St Michael’s Mount near Land’s End in Cornwall, to Exeter in Devon. Not signed up yet? Read this first! You have signed up, are part of the Group, and you have joined the walk. How do you…Keep Reading

How to join our virtual walk – for computer phobes-

We are walking -virtually- from St Michael’s Mount to Mont St Michel Our virtual walking holiday is in full swing. So far, we have walked along the South Coast of the UK, from St Michael’s Mount near Land’s End in Cornwall, to Exeter in Devon. I love how it gives us a common goal. It might inspire you to go out and give your step counter a bang for its…Keep Reading

And we are off…. on our virtual Walking holiday

Yesterday I invited you all to join me on a virtual walking holiday, as a way to have some fun, stay socially connected and active, while we have to keep physically distant from each other. 9 members have now signed up to join me on this adventure, and we have already made good progress! As some of you will know, I went on a very real adventure in 2016, when…Keep Reading

Quarantined? Let’s go on a virtual adventure together

Stay physically distant, but socially connected. Let me help you stay motivated, active and happy. Let’s go on a virtual walk together. Use your fitbit or step counter on your phone to add steps to our walk. All steps count. You can walk in the safety of your living room, in your garden, on your balcony, or in your local park. I have picked a walk with great views for…Keep Reading

Walking for Parkinson’s

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Walking for Parkinson’s. We did it! For those of you who missed it: On Saturday we walked from Putney to Southwark park, crisscrossing over all the bridges we came across in between. 25 kilometres, 16 bridges, lots of stairs, wading through crowds on Westminster bridge and Southbank, and loads of smiles and friendly faces. We took part in this event to raise money for Parkinson’s uk and there is still…Keep Reading

Romania Walking Week 2019

28 August-4 September Impressive views, unspoilt nature, green valleys and lovely locals I am super excited to announce our newest plans for a walking holiday in Romania! This time I have teamed up with Silvia to design a holiday in Romania, just as we like it. Plenty of nature, lots of culture and interesting architecture, lovely walks that are challenging enough, but not too challenging (hey, it’s a holiday!). We…Keep Reading

Sea kayak expedition day 9 – The surprising kindness of strangers

Sea kayak expedition day 9 – The surprising kindness of strangers

After yesterday’s long paddle I decided to take it easy today and to stay an extra night in the very civilised camping in Norman bay. I was yearning for a nice cooked breakfast and the reception recommended the bakery in Pevensey bay, about a 20 minutes’ walk along the shingle beach. It felt good to walk and slowly my tight muscles loosened up again. The bakery was full when I…Keep Reading

Walk your way to weight loss 2

Walk your way to weight loss 2

                                  Here are some of our top tips to help you get the most from your walks, and to walk your way to weighloss… Move more, eat wisely Taking part in a weekly Walking class or Workout Walk is a great way to remind you of your fitness goals too, and how much fun…Keep Reading