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.

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

swim coach and outdoor journalist

THE REAL SECRET TO GETTING AND STAYING FIT IS ABOUT TAKING (IMPERFECT) ACTION. PUSH YOUR BODY LITTLE AND OFTEN TO BECOME STRONGER, FITTER AND MORE FLEXIBLE

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

Do you daydream about swapping the rat race for an outdoor-centric existence The trailblazers here have all taken dramatic steps to change their lives their stories might just inspire you to do the same