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WHAT WE CAN ARRANGE FOR YOU - Guided Walks Let us guide you on a walk through the beautiful countryside of West Sussex incorporating woodlands, fields and undulating hills. The length, duration and toughness is your decision to make. We can arrange for you to be collected by car, taken to the start of the walk where necessary and taken home when we finish. A picnic lunch can be provided by pre-booking in advance or you can choose a route allowing you to have a pub lunch. Unguided Walks We will devise a route for you dependent upon individual requests and requirements. Length, duration and toughness - it's your choice. We will provide you with maps and esy to follow step by step route instructions. We will be at the end of the phone to give help and guidance. All routes will be personally checked in advance. A picnic lunch can be provided by pre-booking in advance or you can choose a route allowing you to have a pub lunch. Tailor-made Short Breaks Take some time off, enjoy the company of friends and include plenty of exercise in beautiful surroundings. Your short break will be tailor-made for you and your requirements. It will include:- • Guided walks – to look after you every step of the way. • Or unguided walks – step by step, easy to follow route maps, Ordnance Survey maps and instructions. • Leisurely ambles to challenging hikes – length, duration, toughness. It’s your choice. • All and any type of accommodation *. • Onward transfer of luggage if required. • Daily pit-stops / pub stops / picnics – all arranged for you. You tell us what you want from your walking break and we will do the rest. *
We are delighted to be able to recommend the following Guesthouses for
first class Bed and Breakfast accommodation to ease your weekend
break.
www.barnhouselodge.co.uk in the delightful town of Pulborough www.westsussexbreakfast.co.uk in the village of Plaistow Top |
IN ADDITION?You can call us at any time for:- • Advice on the route. • Change arrangements. • Booking taxis, restaurants etc We will always try to be as helpful as we can with any requests. |
AND IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING…• We guarantee you individual attention. • We will always ensure that your requirements are tailor made for you. • We will listen to your ideas. • We will be polite, friendly and professional. Top |
CONTACTYou can call me for a chat on: 01403 752993 or try my mobile on: 07780 734240. Or if you feel more comfortable emailing, drop me a line at: walks@b-footloose.co.uk |
WHY CHOOSE WALKING ? The idea for our business came about as a result of a fantastic group of friends who met whilst enjoying a 6 day hike in Central America in 2003. We had such a wonderful time, getting to know one another, escaping from our busy lives and getting fresh air, hard exercise and enjoying each other's company. We trained here in the West Sussex countryside. We want others to enjoy exploring this delightful corner of Southern England We now regularly get away a couple of weekends a year for a short break too. We choose either to take it easy or really go for it and in doing so, we do nothing but laugh and share our passion for the great outdoors. We want you to try it too. You will feel refreshed and energised. |
BUT WHY WALK ? Walking is a wonderful way of exercising whilst enjoying the company of others. What better than to be able to chat with really good friends, putting the world to rights whilst keeping fit, toning up, breathing in fresh air, enjoying glorious views and discovering new parts of the UK countryside. Walking is one of the best ways of unwinding, relaxing and de-stressing. It allows you the mix of time spent walking quietly on your own, keeping yourself to yourself for your own contemplation and thoughts with the camaraderie and banter that is an inevitability when you are with good friends in the fresh air. It is the perfect antidote to the hurly-burly of our modern lives. Top |
AND THE HEALTH BENEFITS ?The health benefits of walking are only just beginning to be understood. The right form of exercise done moderately and regularly is good for your body (and, ladies, your skin..). Brisk walking is known to be one of the best ways to sustain fitness levels and fight against the signs of ageing. It encourages the body to shed stored fat, build muscle and boost circulation. Great news for the long term health of your body and your skin. Walking can also reduce blood pressure, cut cholesterol and can prevent your brain and bones ageing prematurely. As walking is a weight bearing exercise, it builds bone density and may help ward off osteoporosis. Power walking is almost the perfect exercise, offering the same cardiovascular benefits as running but with far less strain and stress on your joints. Walking also helps to improve posture. Walking at pace forces you to hold a more upright stance, thereby straightening your back. It is very difficult to slouch when trying to keep up the momentum required for a brisk walk. If you can also keep your shoulders slightly drawn back and pull in your stomach (just try slightly contracting you central core – and draw up your pelvic floor) we are sure you will start to see improvements to the way your hold yourself. Even at rest. Top |
- tailor-made
walks for small groups