A Walk Around Slaithwaite (aka Slawit) and Why Walking is Worth it!

15May
by Cherryl

Let’s go for for a walk around Slaithwaite, a little village in West Yorkshire, and talk about some of the reasons why walking is good for you, including a few claims you might not have considered; and just in case you didn’t know, May is National Walking Month 🤔#NationalWalkingMonth

Let’s walk and talk

Apparently walking can help you get over your sweet tooth, and chocolate cravings!

Walking can also reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and reduce bad breath as well as helping relieve anxiety and make you more creative.

Walking restores your soul, great for clearing the mind and tuning you back into nature. I really believe this is necessary for us and medicinal, in so many ways.

Walking brings relatively little risk of injury, and it can be a great way to grab time to yourself or spend quality time with others, while keeping your blood sugar levels in check.

Free your mind, relieve some tension and breath in that clean fresh air.

 

Not sure what happened to this wall, but be careful if you’re walking in high winds as that could bring down loose stone unexpectedly, even in the big cities. I’ve seen brick walls in London come down during storms like #StormEunice

A good walk does wonders for your heart, it’s a great form of cardiovascular exercise and helps you sleep better. It helps prevent varicose veins and makes your digestive system more efficient.

More specifically, walking in nature improves your brain’s cognitive ability and inspires feelings of gratitude and mindfulness.

It really helps you let go of day to day trivialities and just appreciate simple joys.

“Walking shifts our outlook on life. We no longer see the glass as half empty. We see a world of infinite possibilities where the sky is not the limit” source

Public footpath: squeeze yourself in

 

Plenty of uphill climbs

You’re helping to keep carbon emissions down by walking more and having fewer vehicles around creates a quieter environment (arguably).

Going out for a walk boosts vitamin D levels, strengthens your bones, fosters happy vibes and better mental health.

I think this car was trying to hide! A modern day Herbie.

Walking doesn’t need to cost anything and you can squeeze it into your normal day. For example, if you need to use public transport, try getting on and off a stop sooner and walk, or park your car somewhere that forces you to include a decent walk.

That said, walking also gives us a really good excuse to find new places to go walking and explore.

Apparently, “not swinging your arms when you walk increases the effort of walking by 12%, the equivalent of walking 20% faster or carrying a 10 kg backpack” source

Sit and soak up the view

As well as improving memory, you get to stretch the legs, get some fresh air and a dose of nature, why wouldn’t you want to?

Just a 10 min walk can help reduce your risk of stroke, especially if you’re in a job where you’re sat down for most of the day.

“Walking on a rough but level outdoor surface requires 50 percent more energy than walking on a paved road” source

Up here there were no other sounds than the sound of the birds, sheep and horses neighing in a nearby stable

Spotted 

The Happy Bench

Rhubarb

Any historical connection to Lewisham in London, I wonder?

Antiques shop

Thirsty work

Ending on a slightly wacky note

It would seem there may be people who walk and run backwards and there are alleged benefits to it. This is the first I’m hearing about it. 🤨

Slaithwaite

I hope you’ve enjoyed this little walk around Slaithwaite, it’s a hilly and scenic Yorkshire village, with plenty of nooks, crannies and scenic surrounding areas to keep you walking all day if ever you’re in the region.

A lot of locals call it Slawit (pronounced more like sloughit).

Take care, and enjoy the simple things today!

 

40 thoughts on “A Walk Around Slaithwaite (aka Slawit) and Why Walking is Worth it!”

  6. debscarey

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful area for walking. Lots of stuff there that I didn’t know about the benefits of walking (I may steal them 😉 ) I’m not sporty and have never been keen on physical activity, but walking is my bag. A colleague of mine once commented that if I didn’t have my regular lunchtime walks that I became bonkers! She was right, I always found it a great way to work stuff out as I pounded along the pavements. I like pretty mindless walks too 🙂

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    1. Cherryl

      Thanks for taking this virtual stroll🌳 Please do steal them lol, I’ve linked the websites I ‘stole’ some of the walking info from 🤗 Ha, maybe many are bonkers and don’t realise it – because they don’t walk enough!! Al the more reason to walk more, as a precaution🚶🏽‍♀️Mindless walks with no particular place to go, just relaxed and carefree – perfect 😉🔆

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  19. Sheila Landry Designs

    I am new to your blog and loved taking a stroll with you through your beautiful countryside. I live in beautiful Nova Scotia after growing up in Chicago and love walking. My partner and I go several times a week and one thing about growing up in an urban area – you never get over the awe of a rural countryside. Thank you so much for the beautiful photos. Are they all taken by you? They are stunning!

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