The Wisdom of Walking in Nature

Discover 50 ways to enjoy every walk—nurture your body and mind, connect with nature, and make daily walking a joyful habit.

Enjoy the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of walking with this delightful daily walking guide. Walking isn’t just great for your heart and immune system—it’s also proven to reduce stress, ease anxiety, boost mood, and spark creativity.

This guide helps you slow down, be present, and connect with the seasons and the natural world, from uplifting spring sunshine to autumnal strolls that clear your mind. Packed with mindful walking tips, it offers simple ways to engage with your surroundings, easy ideas for self-reflection, and practical prompts for bonding with walking companions (whether family, friends, loved ones, or even the four-legged kind!).

From urban strolls to countryside hikes, dog walks, or even a quick trip to the shops, this daily companion captures the essence of walking therapy, inspiring you to make walking a joyful and restorative habit and encouraging even the most reluctant rambler to enjoy the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of walking in nature.Alison Davies is a writer and storyteller. She has a keen interest in nature, folklore, health and wellbeing, and the esoteric. She has penned over fifty books, including the popular Be More... series for Quadrille, and writes for a range of magazines. Alison is a professional storyteller and delivers workshops at universities on how stories can be used as tools for both teaching and learning.