21 March, 2021

Walk 1000 miles

Do something incredible in 2021

Did you know it takes less than an hour a day's walking to hit 1000 miles in 12 months? That doing so dramatically boosts your immunity and cuts your risk of diabetes, heart attack, obesity, stroke and depression? Try the fun, free & flexible challenge 99.9% of participants recommend to a friend: it’s just 2.74 miles a day. You don't need to change your life; you do need to stick at it; you WILL feel an amazing difference. Brought to you by the UK’s best-selling walking magazine and supported by some of the biggest outdoor brands, #walk1000miles is an honesty-based challenge shared by tens of thousands of participants in the happiest community on the internet.

Find out more about the challenge in How It Works and in our FAQs. Each new issue of official #walk1000miles magazine Country Walking brings new competitions, routes, inspiration and #walk1000miles stories to keep you fired up all year. Explore all the amazing ways the challenge changes lives on this site, and sign up free for an amazing journey!

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Country Walking Magazine

The official magazine of #Walk1000Miles, Country Walking is the UK’s best-selling walking magazine. Subscribe to their new membership subscription package “Country Walking+” and receive year-round inspiration along with exclusive access to the team and money can’t buy perks!

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