want to set yourself a bigger challenge then there is also a 10k or even half-marathon.Once you have walked past the finishing line then it will be time to enjoy the rest of the day in the Park with lots of entertainment going on; a bucking bronco

Think walking doesn't really count in the fitness stakes? Think again.Walking for 10 minutes (or, ideally, more) a day contributes to the 150 active minutes a week you should be aiming for to help improve your overall health and wellbeing, reduce

Fancy setting yourself a fundraising fitness goal for 2012? Breast cancer charity Walk the Walk has a series of international challenges that might inspire you.From trekking in Peru to the gruelling four day 'challenge of challenges' in Nijmegen

Doing just 30  minutes walking at a brisk pace every day will get you feeling great in no time. Here's why:Walking helps burn fat and calories - a person weighing 10st can burn 100 calories per mile. So even without changing your diet, if you walk

will also slash your risk of conditions such as diabetes and osteoporosis and even reduce your chances of developing depression and ovarian cancer. We're talking walking, but with a difference. Yes, the activity we all take for granted can be turned

The seated heel liftFlexes and strengthens your ankles to help boost your balance and stability.Stand with your feet hip-width apart on the front edge of the bottom stair, with your heels hanging off the edge.To help with balance, make sure you're within easy touching distance of...

Sounds too good to be true, but our super-simple exercise plan focuses on the one thing that even the laziest of us still do - walking. 'Not only will it tone up your waist, bum and legs, but just half an hour of brisk walking a day is enough

Best for intrepid explorers: Great Glen Way, Scotland73 miles; 6 to 7 days; Rating: moderateThis coast-to-coast route across the Scottish Highlands is a great introduction to long-distance walking. Following a natural fault line from Fort William

Shine is into its second year, with Cancer Research UK asking you to walk a half- or full charity marathon overnight and raise money at the same time.More than 3,500 people took part in Manchester's second Shine event back in April 2011. Now it

■ Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.■ Don't rely on mobile phones - they may not work in rural areas.■ Check the forecast and don't be afraid to turn back in bad weather.■ Take a map, compass, torch and first-aid kit.■ Pack warm, waterproof clothing, wh...