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Bristol Walk Fest: Top 10 highlights
The UK’s biggest celebration of urban walking comes to Bristol in May, with more than 150 community events…
Local walking route creator: Mick Broggio
Mick Broggio, 75, from Bishopston began walking again in 2016 after having radiotherapy for prostate cancer and then…
Walking and dementia: Our journey
Michael Hancock, 71, has been living with dementia for the last 14 years and is also receiving treatment…
Walking and CTPSD: My journey
Sam Espensen, co-owner and co-founder of Espensen Spirit, a range of naturally infused gins and vodkas and Bristol…
Walk Bris Way
It seems more of us than ever before are missing out on the health benefits of walking. Here’s…
My favourite walking sport: Graham Wiltshire, walking football
Walking sports are more popular than ever before and this year’s Bristol Walk Fest will see the launch…
Local walking champion: Roger Salter
Roger Salter is a walk leader for the Hillfields Walking for Health Group. Here, he tells us about…
National Walking Month: Top 10 highlights
Did you know that as well as heralding the start of Bristol Walk Fest, May is also National…
Local walking champion: Margaret Oxenham
Margaret Oxenham is a healthy walk leader in Whitchurch. Here, she tells us about how she got involved…
My favourite walk: Amy Willerton
Bristol born model and TV presenter Amy Willerton first launched onto our screens in ITV1’s ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get…
My favourite walk: Tony Wright
Tony Wright presents the Breeze Breakfast show from 6am – 10am on weekday mornings. When he’s not brightening…
My favourite walk: Livvy and Chrissie
BBC Radio Bristol presenters Livvy and Chrissie liven up the airwaves with their unique mix of fun and…
My favourite walk: Heather Cowper
Heather Cowper is a travel blogger living in Bristol and when not enjoying weekend walks around Bristol she…
My favourite walk: Mark Olver
Stand up comedian and TV warm up act Mark Olver grew up in Bristol and, when he’s not…