Links

THIS page features links either directly related to the type of walking featured on Route Walk, or others of general walking interest and related topics.

 Daily Apple:
http://www.marksdailyapple.com/17-reasons-to-walk-more-this-year/#axzz2y5N8FHty
Readable and entertaining blog from former professional marathon runner and and triathlete Mark Sisson, whose mission is to 'empower people to take full responsibility for their own health and enjoyment in life.' This link takes you to a great list of reasons to do more walking. Oh, and I like the big salad Mark makes!

About.com: Walking
http://walking.about.com/od/powerwalking/a/speedwalking.htm
Outlines different types of walking, including Fastwalking, Powerwalking and Olympic-style Racewalking, with tips on how to achieve each style and mistakes to avoid.

Tongue-in-cheek review bringing out the benefits of walking or running over cycling.

Link to the Walking for Health section of the NHS Choices site. Useful tips on starting fitness walking and how to stay motivated. Lots of links to other health matters as well.

Informative, nicely-written blog. Lone Walker takes to the hills at weekends and spends at least two weeks of the year completing a long distance path somewhere in the UK. An inspirational look at what’s possible. 
Another well-written blog which conveys the joys - and sometimes the frustrations - of walking, with a little philosophy, art, religion and literature thrown in for good measure! But be warned - The Solitary Walker loves Marmite!

Walking Blog of Yorkshire-based artist, photographer and designer Rich Bunce. Lots of delightful walks - accompanied by evocative, eye-catching pictures - from an enthusiastic practitioner who relishes starting a walk with hot cappuccino, warm cheese scone and chocolate fingers! That's the way to do it!
A resource for walkers, dedicated to the footpaths that cross the landscape. Nearly 1500 pages of walking information, including many walk descriptions.

 Foundry Wood
http://www.arccic.co.uk/projects/foundry-wood/
Community woodland developed and manned by volunteers in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. A small but busy area of woodland with open classroom and a growing range of educational events and activities including basket-weaving, pizza-making and photography.
National Trust website giving details of the historic buildings and areas it protects and opens up to the public. Includes details of Trust's Great British Walk, a two-month celebration where the nation is encouraged to explore and share the many special places the Trust looks after. National Trust Membership details and ongoing news and features. 

Woodland Trust site about free trees that your organisation or school can plant in a bid to preserve and sustain tree life. Check the site for free tree packs the Trust gives away to give away to school, community and youth groups. 
Main Woodland Trust site promoting its vision to see a country 'rich in native woods and trees enjoyed and valued by everyone,' and giving details of all the trust's activities such as talks, photo competitions, campaigns, news and much more.



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