The beauty of walking in the Peak District and other areas of the country is that everyone can find something about it to enjoy, it has been claimed.

According to Moira Halstead, communications manager at Walking for Health, it is a fun and convenient way to exercise and enjoy the countryside, as well as offering a break from city life.

"Anyone can do it and the people that are sedentary are often the people that benefit the most from walking. It’s the fact that it’s on your doorstep, it’s free of charge [and] you can do it all year round," she said.

There are a few pieces of equipment one will need while enjoying Peak District walks, Ms Halstead added, which include comfortable walking boots, a raincoat and a bottle of water.

A British Heart Foundation fact sheet suggests that achieving the recommended levels of moderate intensity physical activity can reduce premature mortality by between 20 to 30 per cent.