National Walking Month is an annual campaign that promotes the benefits of walking. It's an opportunity to celebrate walking's positive impact on physical health, mental wellbeing, and the environment - whether you do it for leisure, fitness or your daily commute.
During National Walking Month, the Ramblers and many other organisations share inspiration on social media, and invite everyone to get involved with local group walks or to just take a stroll.
If your hiking boots have been gathering dust in the garage for years, it's time to get them out. Perhaps you've lacked the confidence to try hiking or you're itching to go a bit further afield than your usual local stroll, the Ordnance Survey inspiring and educational articles can guide you.
How to get involved and walk more in National Walking Month
- Set walking goals - Challenge yourself to walk a certain distance or steps each week. Make walking part of your daily routine.
- Track your progress - Use a fitness tracker or app to monitor your steps and distances. Seeing your progress can be very motivating.
- Set rewards - Treat yourself to something special when you reach your walking goals, like a favorite snack or a new book.
- Try #Try20 - Take on the Living Streets challenge to walk or wheel for 20 minutes daily.
- Explore locally - Discover hidden gems and scenic routes in your area during National Walking Month - use our OS Maps app to find routes.
- Mix up your routes - Explore different paths and areas to keep your walks interesting and prevent boredom - you can find 1000's of walks and filter by length and skill level in the OS Maps App.
- Attend events - Join guided walks, tours, and outdoor fitness classes organised in your town or city.
- Join walking groups - Participate in group walks hosted by local clubs for a social and supportive experience.
- Buy a guidebook for your local area - we have a huge range of walking guidebooks especially for beginners
