Minggu, 16 Oktober 2011

Country Walks: Keeping Active Whilst Experiencing the True Beauty of the Countryside

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Walking is the perfect activity for a healthy lifestyle with almost anyone being able to take part. Plus you can walk anywhere and anytime, it's free and you don't need special equipment.

It is a well-known fact strolling in the open air is a great remedy for many mental and physical problems that have become commonplace in our society today. Stress of work, home and life in general, especially for city dwellers is a common problem for millions of people in Britain today.

Many health advisor's and doctors agree taking time out from everyday tasks and walking in the countryside will be a great benefit to anyone that takes the time to do so. In fact A 1999 study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine showed many university students who walked and did other easy to moderate exercise regularly had lower stress levels than those who did not walk often or those who exercised strenuously. But the subject of country walks should not only be aimed toward people with stress related illnesses; but towards all people in general.

Younger people who rarely see the countryside or the elderly who have lost the inclination to take walks for one reason or another are prime examples of those missing out on this healthy pass-time. This is a real shame, there are many beautiful areas in Britain, with public footpaths weaving through many beautiful country locations.

One such location is Eythrope in Buckinghamshire that boasts some of the finest country walks I have had the pleasure to venture down. Situated on the edge of the Rothschild estate, a mere half mile from Stone near Thame /Aylesbury and only one mile from the coveted Hotel and Spa at Hartwell House. This easily accessible but still very much countryside location has walks in abundance. These include 'The Aylesbury Ring,' 'The Midshires Way,' 'The Oxfordshire Way' and 'Swans Way.' Walking around the area is a treat to the senses with its many types of wild flowers, trees, butterflies and other wildlife. Furthermore there is a wonderful little stream with clear flowing water and A quaint little bridge where Eythrope's private gated road crosses the River Thame then continues on through the wonderfully maintained Rothschild estate. These few examples are just a small percentage of the many must see locations waiting for anyone who is willing to take a stroll.

For those that live far away or would be holiday makers, I recommend staying in a hotel or bed and breakfast for a few nights to soak up the atmosphere and allow yourself the time to appreciate your surroundings. Luckily Eythrope has just the place to stay.

Situated right in the heart of the area is a delightful picture-book cottage bed and breakfast with a thatched roof, exposed beams, beautiful furniture, panoramic views, wild flower gardens, roses in abundance and ample off-road parking.

On a personal level I would love to see more walkers in the countryside, more children or elderly people reaping the rewards of this healthy outdoor pursuit, because as stated above - walking in the countryside is a great way to exercise and is not only good for physical health but also aids in mental well-being. It's a great way of stepping back from the stresses of daily life with a feeling of freedom that is hard to find in modern life. So come on, LETS GO WALKING!

Badgers Cottage Luxury Bed and Breakfast is an idyllic Grade II listed cottage sat in open countryside on the edge of the Rothschild Estate, in the Hamlet of Eythrope.

http://www.badgerscottage.com/
Badgers Cottage Luxury Bed & Breakfast
Eythrope, Stone, Buckinghamshire. HP17 8PH England, UK
Tel. +44 (0) 1296 749085 Mob. +44 (0) 7957 611191

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