Why Walk?

We all love to walk and we obtain great personal satisfaction from introducing people, from all 'walks of life', to the beautiful countryside which is literally on our doorstep! We also believe that there is a very real need to maintain a programme of guided walks based specifically around the use of public transport. There are a number of reasons for this:-

• Public transport is non-discriminatory! (i.e. many other walk groups rely on the use of the car as a means of getting to and from their walks. In effect, this discriminates against people who don't own a car, because either they can't afford to run a car, can't drive or have a disability that prevents them from driving)

• Public Transport is convenient for most people (i.e. most areas have bus/train links, therefore, walks are opened up to a wider social catchment area)

• The impact on the environment is reduced!(i.e. Fewer cars = reduced pollution & congestion, lower greenhouse gas emissions, enhanced quality of life)

• Public Transport is good for the local economies (i.e. more people = more spending. People on foot and using public transport have more time to spend money in local shops, pubs, etc than their counterparts in the car)

• Economically, is good for the Transport companies (could even help prevent line and bus route closures)!

Walking is an excellent way of getting fit and losing weight.

Walking is also a very sociable pastime and because Transpeak Walks is not a club, every walk is different, so has its own unique group dynamics. Obviously, like any group, we get a few familiar faces turning up on a regular basis, however, we welcome this as a positive thing and we like to think that it confirms we are offering a valued, appreciated and enjoyable experience. After all, enjoyment is what it is all about!

People who participate in a Transpeak Walk have their own personal reasons for doing so. These are just a few of them:-

• Have fun
• Get fitter
• Lose weight
• Feel good
• Challenge themselves
• Boost their confidence
• Feel socially included
• Make friends
• Meet people from different backgrounds & cultures
• Walk in a safe environment
• Appreciate the countryside
• Learn new skills
• Explore new places

If any of the above reasons appeal to you, please book onto one of our walks and treat yourself to an enjoyable day out in the safe hands of our experienced walk leaders and assistants.

Remember! We do the thinking…

All you have to do is the walking

Equal Opportunity Statement...

Genuine equality in action means at Transpeak Walks we:-

• recognise everyone is unique and that we all have a right to be an individual
• value one another's ability, culture, religion, gender and lifestyle even when it may be different from our own
• believe equality is a human right and we understand it is protected by law
• oppose negative discrimination
• offer and provide equal chances for everyone
• challenge superiority and never endorse the concept of inferiority
• see the worth of living in a diverse society that embraces culture, language and origin.