{"id":7482,"date":"2018-10-26T12:05:51","date_gmt":"2018-10-26T12:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitproblog.mysites.io\/fitbit-with-fido-dog-walking-fitness-in-the-lake-district-national-park\/"},"modified":"2018-10-26T12:05:51","modified_gmt":"2018-10-26T12:05:51","slug":"fitbit-with-fido-dog-walking-fitness-in-the-lake-district-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitpro.com\/blog\/fitbit-with-fido-dog-walking-fitness-in-the-lake-district-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog walking fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cumbria\u2019s Living Heritage has put together a guide of all the best walking trails in and around the new UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District. With walking distances and step counts for each trail, you can plan out the perfect excursion for you and your \u2018good boy\u2019 to tackle. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jeanette Edgar and her friend Anna, with border terrier Mollie in tow, have recently taken on Dalemain Loop trail. \u201cIt was really nice<\/em>,\u201d says Jeanette. \u201cWe did it about a month ago and were really fortunate with the weather. We’re not massive hikers but my friend has the dog, Mollie, so whenever we meet up it’s always for a dog walk. We try and find places where we can start and end up with a cup of coffee<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The walks vary in distance and offer the perfect chance to unwind \u2013 whatever your history with long walks.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re both walkers with a small w! I used to do a lot of big hikes so I welcome the opportunity to get out and do this sort of thing<\/em>,\u201d continues Jeanette. \u201cWe were out for about two hours; a nice walk and a gossip. Three girls out for the day<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe terrain was really interesting. Although it’s a marked route, you still feel like you’re being quite adventurous. It’s not just an easy road; you go through the countryside and along the river in this case.\u201d<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

While the fitness aspect of the walk is great, it\u2019s also a perfect chance to de-stress. Jeanette relishes the opportunity to clear her head when walking. Being in and among nature, as well as being active, has a really positive effect on her. \u201cEven more than being fit though, it’s about fresh air and brain clearing. I always find that if I can get a walk in at some point during the day, then I’ll come back with a clearer head. When you’ve got the dog with you, it grounds you as well. It gets you talking to other people; it’s very sociable<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The variety of walks lets you take in historic houses, gardens, museums and other heritage attractions on more than 20 different trails in the Lake District National Park. There\u2019s even a guide so that you can see how much exercise your four-legged friend needs to get each day, which is taken from the PDSA:<\/p>\n\n\t\t