Active with Diabetes Walking Holidays

As an addition to our programme of events, DRWF, in association with Ramblers Countrywide Holidays, now organises Active with Diabetes walking holidays. We are very keen to promote healthy living in general and are conscious of the specific health benefits to people with diabetes that exercise can offer.

These specially tailored events are designed to be suitable for people of all abilities, with low and medium level walks on offer throughout the week. Some walks are, however, quite long and so participants need to come prepared and have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility to make the most of their holiday. Arrangements can be made for those wishing to walk less far or less frequently, though we encourage everyone to participate as fully as possible.

Our first two holidays have been based at the Ramblers guesthouse, Hassness, on Lake Buttermere in the Lake District which provides ideal terrain and spectacular scenery. With a trained Ramblers Countrywide leader, Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Podiatrist attending, steps are taken to ensure the well being of everyone in the party throughout the week and in the evenings time is given to asking questions about life and exercise with diabetes.