Healthy Travel
With the New Year comes all sorts of resolutions for health, fitness and general well-being.
All too often these decrees fail to make it beyond the conceptualization stage. As the majority of people tend to forever put off the start of their new exercise regiment until the unattainable tomorrow. That’s why you need to take the plunge and plan ahead. Book yourself onto a mountain biking or trekking package, give your body a boost and kick start your New Year’s ambitions.
Wales, that little country in the South-West corner of the UK, is the active traveller’s dream. England and Scotland also retain their fair-share of walking and hiking trails to keep your feet happy.
Why not turn your next time out into an adventure of its own. Whether you’re looking for a little weekend warrior heroics or you want to tackle the brutality of a rigorous week(s) long exploit, Europe and the UK have more than enough options for all skill levels.
If you’re a bike geek and you love the rush a good mountain trail gives you, there’s no place better than Wales. This isn’t even an exaggeration or a generalization, the Colorado-based International Mountain Biking Association has declared Wales to be home to the best trails in the world, with something for every rider. To find out more about mountain biking in Wales visit the Adventure Wales Website (www.adventure.visitwales.com)
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground and take things at a slower pace, the UK boasts 4000 km of manicured trails for you to get out and explore. A visit to NationalTrail.co.uk will present you with long distance trails for walking, cycling and horseback riding in England and Wales. These 15 trails will take you through some of the most scenic backdrops the UK has to offer. You can take it in parts or tackle an entire trail and make it a true outdoor experience with camping and open fire cooking. These trails traverse the countryside making it a cinch to access the trails no matter where you’re based.
