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Instead of spending money and time at the weekend in the shops, get out in to the fresh air and really explore the magnificent countryside around you. Get walking with the Ramblers' Association, who have a wide range of walks from easy to tough!  
 
Benefits of walking?  Well, it's:
  • FREE to do :-)
  • Fun - do it with a friend
  • A really good way to burn off calories, while doing it and for a few hours afterwards :-)
  • A stress great buster
  • Acess to places you've never been before that you can't go by car or bus
  • A chance to explore the world in which you live but don't see very often
  • An opportunity to see how others live i.e. the animal world!

10 Tips...

  1. Wear comfortable shoes
  2.  Dress for the weather and check the forecast before you go
  3. Purrlease observe the Countryside Code
  4. Tell someone reliable where you are going and what time you expect to be back
  5. Take water to drink with you for you and your dog, if you have one
  6. Please take rubbish home with you - take a bag to put it in - here's the animals' plea
  7. Have fun on your walk
  8. When the going gets tough, remember the Wombles' song - "Exercise is good for you, laziness is not.."
  9. Arrange to meet a friend and walk together
  10. Do it again!
  11. Plan a walking holiday - a wonderful way to explore pastures new and get a real break away
 
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 You can enjoy a good walk and fresh air at any age
 Get close to nature and feel the real world around you!
The Wildlife Trust has 2,250 reserves and gives you the opportunity to learn more about nature and wildlife, there's the chance to buy wildlife related goods and get some refreshment.  Click HEREto find your nearest reserve. 
 
Many Trusts also have volunteering opportunities, which means you really can get stuck in and lend a paw!   There are 47 Trusts throughout the UK, and many have events, local projects to help out with, wildlife watches, and more to interest you.
 
Don't forget the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust which has 9 beautiful reserves you can enjoy a stroll round
 
Similarly, the Woodland Trust has over 1,000 woods, which you can enjoy every day of the year.  And the National Trust cares for over 700 miles of coastline, and 600,000 acres of beautiful countryside - find out more about the National Trust here
Ordnance Survey has all the detailed maps you'll need with vital info such as the nearest pub - and if you're looking for dog friendly pubs, then take a look at Doggie Pubs
 
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Help endangered gorillas in Africa


Short volunteer holidays in the UK and in Europe


Help the Add an Adder project - tell ARC about your adder sightings, recent & in the past


Rehome a horse with World Horse Welfare..


Help primates in South Africa with IPR
at a sanctuary outside Johannesburg, South Africa. More


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  • Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
  • Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found. We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
  • WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking. (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.) Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
  • The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another. Common sense must prevail.
  • Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours.
  • Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
  • Note our disclaimer - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site.
  • Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities. Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them. We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
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