BOGS Wellie Giveaway – Photo Competition!

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17/02/2021

Wellie giveaway!

Win Four pairs of Bogs Boots worth £300. Perfect for getting out and active this Spring – whatever the weather!

Getting outside and re-connecting with nature is great fun and GM Walking, in association with Hirst Footwear are giving a lucky family the chance to win a 4 pairs of wellies, to make those early spring walks more enjoyable

Take a photo of you, your socially distant companion or members of your household having fun outdoors.

  • Add a short caption and post it on Facebook or Twitter
  • Tag @GMWalks and use the hashtag #WalkFromHome
  • Enter by 8th March 2021, to be in with a chance of winning this fabulous prize!

Get out and move more in your local area and four pairs of these boots could be yours!

Judging will take place 9th – 12th March and the winners will be notified 15th March.

All those that enter must be resident in Greater Manchester.

Who says splashing through puddles is just for children?

A pair of good, sturdy wellies on your feet makes all the difference on those wet or muddy spring walks and when the Greater Manchester rain hits hard, we say go jump in puddles!

Keeping your toes dry in wellies is just one way to prepare for wet weather walking. All you really need is the right clothing and you’ll be well protected from the elements. It sounds expensive but with some good shopping about, for less than £50 you can kit yourself out with clothing which will last you for years:

  • A waterproof jacket with hood and taped seams;
  • A pair of wellington boots, walking boots or synthetic mesh trainers;
  • An umbrella (optional).

Just avoid heavy denim or sweatpants as they will soak the water up. A pair of sweat-wicking leggings or joggers (or even shorts!) are best for keeping the rain at bay and are fast drying.

Getting outdoors is fantastic for physical and mental wellbeing, so don’t let the weather keep you indoors. We love this poem about wet weather walks: https://gmwalking.co.uk/walking-whatever-the-weather-a-poem/

Five reasons why walking is great

Just a reminder about why walking is great:

  1.  It’s good for your health – it has numerous benefits including reducing your risk of diabetes
  2.  It’s convenient – you can just get up and go when it suits you
  3.  It’s sociable – you can do it with a friend or colleague and chat as you go
  4.  It’s a great way to discover new areas  – it’s amazing what you find just from taking a different route
  5.  And it’s free – it won’t cost you a penny as you don’t pay for fuel, parking or transport fares

Remember: A good stroll is good for your Northern soul. Because that’s the Greater Manchester way.

Please find full competition Terms & Conditions here

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