Hiking and trekking are reported to be two of the most therapeutic sporting activities available. The reasons for this are threefold. Firstly, the physical exertion of the activity increases oxygen intake which, in turn, increases the body’s continuous release of energy, helping us to feel more awake and alive in our day to day lives. Secondly, it provides us with a dramatic change of scenery from the cities and suburbs within which the majority of us spend our daily lives. And thirdly, it is physically taxing but not mentally taxing, yet requires enough concentration to distract you from any domestic or professional troubles. Essentially, it forces you to exist solely in the present moment, apart from any ongoing concerns over the future or the past and away from the constant diversion of modern technology such as the internet and television.
In Britain we are blessed with a wide variety of fertile trekking ground, from the mountainous climbs of the Lake District to the rambling hills of the Yorkshire Moors. From the Hebrides to the Cornwall Coastline, you shouldn’t have to travel too far to find a hiking hotspot near you. Furthermore, there are plenty of online resources available to help you to plan your trekking trip and make your reservations well in advance. Millennium Hotels, for example, offers a wide range of accommodation possibilities in many of Britain’s most popular trekking locations.
Trekking trips will, undoubtedly, vary from one person to the next depending on their ability, their experience and what else they want from their holiday. Those looking for a real physical challenge may prefer to invest their time in a three or four day trekking experience, camping along the way and covering as much ground as possible. For those lacking an enthusiastic companion on such a mission, there are a range of companies that specialise in organising trekking expeditions of this style which will allow you to meet likeminded people along the way.
Other trekking enthusiasts will prefer to take things one day at a time, staying in one of many comfortable and high quality hotels in the UK and taking day trips out to walk in different areas of their chosen holiday locale.
