When a near-fatal accident left former Country Walking editor GUY PROCTER broken, lost and grieving a life he could no longer live, it was walking that led him back to health, purpose, and joy.

Burdened by her job, Natalie turned to nature for comfort and found something rather unexpected

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This challenge doesn’t just give you support and kindness. It gives you the chance to make lifelong friends and, maybe... just maybe... meet the person of your dreams.

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Still don’t believe Walk1000Miles can transform your life? See what those who have experienced this amazing challenge first-hand say about that…