With twice as many Britons planning to spend their holidays in the UK this year, walking holidays are an excellent way to spend a holiday on a budget to suit all pockets, with accommodation, food, drink and travel (on foot!) costing as little as £285 per person for six days.
But this budget holiday is rich in experience. This is not just a holiday – a walking holiday is good for your mind, body and soul, it is low carbon and is a great way to boost the local economy through sustainable tourism.
By walking 'The Inn Way... to the Yorkshire Dales' you will burn approximately 12,000 calories, take 165,000 steps, make a positive contribution to the local economy and have a very low carbon footprint. In fact, all you will leave will be muddy boot prints! By spending six days walking through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales you will get fitter, healthier and improve your psychological well-being. And you will also get to experience the true essence of the Yorkshire Dales; its landscape, history, heritage and people.
Says Mark Reid, author of 'The Inn Way' walking guidebooks: "My 'Inn Way' guidebooks enable people to discover the stunning landscapes and beautiful villages of our national parks in a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way. With many people looking to take their holidays in Britain this year, a walking holiday not only offers exercise, fresh air and wonderful scenery but also makes a positive contribution to the local economy such as pubs, B&Bs and shops, which means that we all benefit."
"All my 'Inn Way' books feature a visitor payback scheme where I donate a percentage of profits back to conservation projects. To date my books have raised over £2,000 for conservation projects throughout northern England, with a recent donation to the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust thanks to the latest reprint of my Inn Way... to the Yorkshire Dales. It's great that I can share some of my success with local conservation projects and give something back to our countryside" added Mark.
There are five 'Inn Way' routes to choose from, including:
The Inn Way...to the Yorkshire Dales – 76 miles, 6 days, 26 pubs
The Inn Way...to the English Lake District – 90 miles, 7 days, 44 pubs
The Inn Way...to the North York Moors – 89 miles, 6 days, 31 pubs
The Inn Way...to Northumberland – 94 miles, 6 days, 48 pubs
The Inn Way...to the Peak District – 84 miles, 6 days, 51 pubs
