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As the nights draw in, as the clocks go back, as the blue skies are replaced by grey clouds, as the drizzle is replaced by rain, as the shorts are replaced by waterproof trousers…….it is easy to think that your walking days are over for this year! Since COVID restrictions were lifted earlier in the year, the Living with Cancer Strollers at Cosmeston, Carers walk at Barry Island and Stress Buster stroll at the Knap have welcomed new members and everyone has been enjoying the benefits of being outdoors.<\/p>\n
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Anita Sethi, who wrote a book about walking along the Pennine Way, Britain\u2019s oldest long distance footpath, has written: \u201cWalking does wonders for well being and I walked until I could feel my limbs, the bones in my body, my heart beating, telling me I\u2019m alive. When walking, I feel the emotions of anxiety and depression shift and lift…\u201d<\/p>\n
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The walking groups do not tackle the 431kms of the Pennine Way, but there is no need to walk huge distances to feel the benefits of walking….in all weathers. So grab those walking shoes, a waterproof coat and bobble hat and join these strollers. ALL are welcome…come rain or shine!<\/p>\n
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