{"id":49169,"date":"2024-02-27T16:21:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T16:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sheflive.co.uk\/?p=49169"},"modified":"2024-02-27T16:21:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T16:21:49","slug":"owner-of-sheffield-hiking-group-notices-the-immense-impact-its-had","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shef-live.co.uk\/index.php\/2024\/02\/27\/owner-of-sheffield-hiking-group-notices-the-immense-impact-its-had\/","title":{"rendered":"Owner of Sheffield hiking group praises the positive impact of exercise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The owner of a Sheffield-based hiking group has seen the immense impact its had on the lives of its members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aimee Beaufort, a former Sheffield student, set up the Another Hiking Collective group in 2023 to combat loneliness and improve mental wellbeing. The group’s inception saw 100 members join. A year later, it sits with a following of 8,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aimee said: “Sometimes its overwhelming and stressful trying to plan a trip but it makes it so worthwhile when I get to the day and see everyone smiling and coming together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s my favourite part of it all. I find it so rewarding that now I get to watch connections form and also watch people visit new places.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo credit: @valleydeepmountainhigh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is not only Miss Beaufort that has noticed the significant impact of the hikes. Its members have also noticed the great impact that the hikes have had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerys, 33, a Chester-based retail manager and regular hiker with the group said: “I love how inclusive the group is, we now do level walks as well as big mountains – people from all over the UK travel just to join together, enjoy the outdoors and make friends – it’s wonderful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The best thing about the group is the people – I’ve met some of the greatest friends I’ve had in my adult life.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Another
Photo credit: @valleydeepmountainhigh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In a study conducted by the Sheffield City Council, it was found that 138,000 children, young people and adults in the city will struggle with a mental health problem each year. This was key in Aimee’s decision to set up the group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said: “To know that a hike has given someone the space to meet new people while getting outdoors and having that benefit on their mental wellbeing makes me so happy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Members
Celebrating a well earned rest on a group hike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Another Hiking Collective plans to expand their group beyond hiking, with a book club, fitness club and wellbeing events in the pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aimee said: “Another Hiking Collective has grown into a community where people are meeting up and arranging their own hikes across the UK now and I hope this continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’d love to see Another Hiking Collective go from strength to strength and be able to take it to more places across the UK to build our ever growing community.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find out more about the group and join here: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/263583369748627\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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