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New Year, New You? It might sound like a tired cliché, but as the saying goes, every great journey begins with a single step. At HF Holidays we’re passionate about promoting positive lifestyle choices that help people take better care of their physical and mental wellbeing.
Our increasingly sedentary and isolated lifestyles can result in poor mental and physical health. That’s why we’ve been opening doors to the great outdoors since 1913 when our founder, TA Leonard, first offered countryside walking holidays as an alternative to breaks in overcrowded seaside destinations.
Following research on how those who walk at least 7,000 steps a day are 31 per cent less likely to have a diagnosis of depression, we’re bringing you 10 reasons why increasing your daily step count should be top of your 2025 resolutions.
1. Mood Booster: Walk Your Way to Happiness
Harness the power of endorphins and elevate your mood

2. Stronger Together: Walking Builds Connections
Forge friendships and a sense of community, one step at a time

3. Heart of Gold: Love Your Cardiovascular Health
Strengthen your heart and energize your life with every stride
4. Find Your Calm: Reduce Stress, One Walk at a Time
Embrace the meditative magic of walking in nature

5. It’s Good to Talk: Conversations on the Move
Discover how walking unlocks better conversations and deeper connection

6. Walk It Off: Support Your Weight Goals
An accessible way to stay active and maintain a healthy weight
7. From Local Strolls to Lofty Peaks: Walking Your Way to Adventure
Discover more with every step

8. Step Up Your Strength and Balance
Keep your body agile and strong, no matter your age
9. Clearer Minds, Brighter Ideas
Fuel your creativity and problem-solving with a simple walk

10. Sleep Tight: Walking for Better Rest
Align your body’s rhythm and enjoy restful, rejuvenating sleep

Take the Path to a Better You
With HF Holidays, walking isn’t just an activity; it’s a way to transform your life
As Britain’s only co-operative walking provider, we promote an active enjoyment of the great outdoors and champion the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time outside.
Our holidays put you on the path towards leading a more active life. Let us lead the way with our team of 600 expert volunteer leaders who’ll help build your confidence in exploring the great outdoors. Or go self-guided using our easy-to-follow routes, maps, and 24-hour support.
Published 20th January 2025