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Useful Links

Highland Walkers

www.ramblers.org.uk/: The Ramblers is Britain's biggest walking charity. They have been working for over 70 years to promote walking and to improve conditions for everyone who walks in England, Scotland and Wales. This site has excellent information on the benefits walking has on your health.

www.sustrans.org.uk/: Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. This website has information and tips on how to get the most from cycling.

www.bhf.org.uk/: The British Heart Foundation has tips on how to keep your heart healthy, become more active and stick to a sensible diet.

www.gosmokefree.co.uk: The Go Smoke Free website gives smokers tips and support on how to give up. There is information on support groups in your area, as well as tips on different methods to quit.

Visit one of the Food Standards Agency websites for health recipies and tips on health eating. These website give you tips on how to eat your 5 a day, and how to feed a fussy eater!

Visit: www.eatwell.gov.uk, www.food.gov.uk and www.salt.gov.uk for more information.

www.golakes.co.uk: Go Lakes has lots of information on activities and events in Cumbria.  

www.forestry.gov.uk/northwestengland: Visit the Forestry Commissions website for information on events and activities avaliable at Whinlatter and Grizedale Forests in Cumbria.

www.bbc.co.uk/health:  The BBC Health site has excellent information on health, fitness and body matters, as well as tips on staying health and interactive games. Get more detailed information on fitness at the BBC's fitness site.