Walking has many health benefits but the physical and mental health benefits of 'social group' walking cannot be overstated. In summary, these could include:
Improved Cardiovascular Health
Increased Muscle Strength and Flexibility
Mental Health Benefits:
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
Improved Mood
Enhanced Cognitive Function
Social Connection
Increased Self-Confidence
Boosted Immune System
Weight Management
The physical aspects of walking are fairly obvious but the improvement to the mental health aspects cannot be emphasied enough through the 'social group' interaction. Meeting new friends and finding out new things in an area you thought you knew quite well are all possible. All of the walks try to find the nice green areas available in that walk that help to relax and recharge your batteries, as they say. Even the Sunday walk from the Yarborough Hotel in central Grimsby finds the green spots which are where the photos were taken.