Press release

People in [insert town/city]encouraged

to discover the wonders of walking

People in [insert town/city] are being encouraged to get out on their feetand discover the wonders of walking during the Ramblers biggest ever free short walks festivalfrom 3-10 May.

During Get Walking Week [insert name of group]will be offering people in the areafree short walks/a free short walk, making it easier for them to take their first steps into walking, which leads to a happier and healthier lifestyle.

ADD DETAILS OF YOUR LOCAL WALK(S) HERE – INCLUDING DATE, MEETING POINT, START TIME, LENGTH OF WALK AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTE AND ANY SPECIAL GUESTS OR OTHER ACITVITIES TAKING PLACE.

Although walking is very straightforward, the benefits are endless. It’s good for your health, it lifts your mood, it’s a sociable activity you can do with family or friends and a great way to meet new people. It also counts towards the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity people should be doing each week.

Simon Barnett, director of walking development at the Ramblers, said: “We’ve seen first-hand what a positive impact regular walking can have on people’s lives and would like even more people to benefit.

“We want as many people as possible to step out during Get Walking Week so that they can experience everything walking has to offer. You don’t need any special equipment to join in and all our walks during the festival are free, so why not go along to this/one of thesewalk/sin [insert town/city] andtake those important first steps towards a healthier and happier lifestyle.”

[insert name] from [insert Ramblers group], said: “[insert quote].”

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For more information, please call the Ramblers press office on 0207 339 8531 or 07584 848083 (out of hours) ,

Or

For more information please contact[insertyour name] from [insert group name]on [insert your number], or visit [insert group website].

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Notes to editors:

  • Walking may be straightforward, but it’s also effective. The Chief Medical Officers agree that walking counts towards those all-important 150 minutes of moderate physical activity everyone should be doing. To find out more, visit to read the Walking for Health report, Walking Works.
  • The Ramblers is at the heart of walking in Britain; working to promote walking and protect the places where people walk.
  • It is Britain’s walking charity. It works to make it easy for everyone to walk, whether in countryside, cities, hills, coasts and on or off the beaten track.
  • It has a grass roots network of over 25,000 volunteers who work tirelessly for a walking Britain. For over 75 years it has helped build and protect Britain’s 140,000 mile long path network, it runs over 45,000 walks a year, and campaigns for better walking routes and more walking opportunities.