North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival encourages public to partake in British favourite past time
Last updated 1/27/2009 2:01:06 AM
Photo © North Devon Walking Festival
Walking is British no.1 recreational activity, environmental-friendly and the best way to improve health without hurting your pockets.
Apart from making significant contribution to rural economy, it could save the NHS £7 billion a year by tackling obesity related diseases.
The 2009 North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival takes place between 30th April until 8th May offering a full programme of 73 guided and specialty graded walks, ensuring all levels of ability can discover the region’s beautiful and diverse scenery on foot.
Larger than ever before, some two-thirds of the outings are new with several half-day special interest walks being introduced for the first time, while some of the local landowners are guiding on their own patch giving walkers a personal insight into the area.
On the 3rd and 7th May, walkers will have an opportunity to search for animal tracks on Exmoor and identify them. They can also join a National Park Ranger or Nordic walking instructor for the afternoon in search of red deer and wild ponies.