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Walking a top form of exercise for Caravanners

Walking is a great form of low impact exercise that many caravan enthusiasts can enjoy

by Gemma Roskell

Most caravanners enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, and walking is always a popular activity, particularly in caravanning hotpots like the Lake District.

But as well as being a great way to see the local sights and scenery, walking is also an excellent form of exercise, especially for those looking to get back into fitness.

Maria Castellina, a spokeswoman for the Ramblers walking charity, said walking places low strain on the body compared to other forms of exercise.

This makes it ideal for those with lower levels of fitness, as well as older people.

“It can help reduce the risk of osteoarthritis, help people gain strength and balance to reduce bone fractures and dramatically cut diabetes and cardiovascular disease,” Ms Castellina added.

One more benefit of walking is that it is completely free, so will enable caravanners to spend more of their holiday budgets sampling local cuisine and visiting tourist attractions.