6 reasons why walking is great for your health and wellbeing. Here's why and a few examples of walks from a social stroll, Sewerby Hall to a hike around Flamborough

1. It boosts your energy

Walking improves blood flow throughout the body, particularly to the muscles and brain. 

This increased flow helps us feel more energised, similar to how our bodies feel after exercising.

2. It improves your overall mood

Did you know that walking releases endorphins into our bodies on a regular basis?
One of the benefits of walking on a daily basis is that it allows us to unwind.
Even if it is only for 15 minutes, going for a daily walk is essential and has a significant impact on our mood throughout the day.

3. Walking reduced stress and anxiety

Endorphins are known to not only boost our mood but also to lower our stress levels. 

Being physically active helps lower the risk of clinical depression, and spending more time in nature can also help to quiet the mind.

4. Walking improves your body confidence

Walking is accessible to many, regardless of physical ability. 

This makes it a great activity for individuals who want to include more exercise into their daily routine without putting their bodies through too much strain. 

Walking, despite its simplicity, will provide many of the same advantages as more intense exercise over time.

5. Walking helps to improve your sleep routine

Walking not only increases our energy levels, but it also increases our level of rest! Regular exercise can help us achieve deeper sleep and improve our sleep patterns. Walking is especially beneficial for people who have difficulty sleeping at night.

6. Walking brings more social opportunities

Being sociable is an important aspect of everyone’s well-being, and many people try to combine physical activity with social activities. Walking is an excellent option for those who want to get out and appreciate their environment with friends and family.

Sewerby Hall

Various durations and dates but mostly each week. Please telephone to find out when these are taking place. A great way to meet new friends!

Free guided walks for all ages and abilities aimed at anyone who has an interest in walking or wants to slowly introduce exercise into their daily routine as part of rehabilitation from illness, injury or to get fit. We offer a range of walks starting from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The most important thing is that you start where you are at and gradually build up to the longer walks.

What do I need for walking?

Walking is almost perfect exercise, requiring no expense, almost anyone can do it, it can be done anywhere at any time, it is the best way for people from all walks of life to become more active gradually. All you need are a good pair of shoes, that are comfortable, provide good support and don’t cause blisters. Loose fitting clothing allows you to move more freely. Wear thin layers rather than heavy clothing. If it’s a hot day take a bottle of water.

Are the walks wheelchair and buggy friendly?

Due to the terrain around the East Riding some walks will not be suitable for wheelchair users and buggies. If you would like to come on a walk and are in a wheelchair please contact the Healthy Lifestyles Development Officer to check to see whether the walk is accessible.

Do I need to book?

No need to book, just turn up 15 minutes before the walk starts.

Can I bring a dog?

Please call beforehand to check. If a dog is allowed on the walks they must be on a short lead that won’t trip up any fellow walkers.

Flamborough's best walks and hikes on the map. The top 15!

Hikes around Flamborough discover one of the gems of the Yorkshire Coast, a small village surrounded by rugged white cliffs and windswept trails. At the heart of the Flamborough Head Headland Heritage Coast, the village is surrounded by magnificent objectives.

The headland itself is an 8-mile (13 km) promontory that stretches out into the North Sea. Smugglers’ coves, historic lighthouses and majestic wildlife await on rambles along the coast. Bird lovers will be in their element; the chalk cliffs are important breeding sites for thousands of northern gannets, kittiwakes and Atlantic puffins. Visit Bempton Cliffs between April and October to witness England’s largest population of seabirds.

Some of the finest walks around Flamborough explore Danes Dyke Nature Reserve, a glorious wooded ravine that’s home to an ancient earthwork. Wildflowers are abundant through spring and summer, when you can also hear the distinctive call of the resident cuckoos. After a day on the trails, Flamborough’s many fish and chip shops, eateries and inns will be only too happy to serve up your refuel.