National Walking Month

May was National Walking Month! Thousands of people pledged to #Try20 and walk at least 20 minutes every day. Check out our top walking tips and find out how the nation got on.

View all our #Try20 tips

Browse through all our #Try20 tips. And remember - walking's not just for May, and these tips have plenty of mileage.

View all our #Try20 tips

Here's what happened

Feel
the burn

Burn calories and increase your metabolism

Feel
fitter

Improve heart health and blood pressure

Feel
brighter

A 20-minute walk can boost your mood

Feel
connected

Figure of people connected with dotted line

Discover new things in your community

What some of our pledgers say

"I’m going to give #Try20 a go this May because I want to get more fresh air and spend less time sitting in the car. Plus it’s a great excuse to get a nice new coat!"

Georgina, Tees Valley

"I love to walk. For me it is freedom and time to think and explore ideas, as well as giving me the opportunity to take in my surroundings - from people, to birds, to traffic, to trees. I’d suggest anyone give walking more a go and doing the Try20 pledge."

Lynsey, Wales

"Life being busy as it is, it is really comforting to walk and make time to see the natural things in life. Walking makes one happy and gives experiences otherwise missed."

Chris, Stevenage

"I wanted to give TRY20 a go as I need some incentive to get me out walking. I do enjoy it when out but, with a part time job and all the 101 other things to do, it is sometimes difficult to find the motivation to get out."

Jean, Herefordshire

"I currently try to have a walk every lunchtime – I have been doing so since the start of the year – usually around Histon or along the Guided Busway."

Mark, St Ives