After a long and cold winter, this year’s spring is predicted to be spectacular. So get those sandals on and embrace the sights, sounds and scents of the great outdoors!

Spring signals the start of the walking season, when the weather improves and the rain holds off for longer. Spring gives people the opportunity to get rid of the cobwebs and get some much needed fresh air in the lungs after what feels like an eternity indoors. It is the best time of year to get out in the great outdoors and to appreciate the scents, sounds and sights as nature comes to life again, vastly improving the walking experience.

With such a bright outlook for the coming months, walkers and hikers are expected to get the outdoor sandals on and head into the countryside in their droves to see the landscape come to life once again. Walking in the great outdoors offers a steady exercise session which helps to tone the muscles and give an all important cardiovascular workout, whilst being suitable for the fit and unfit alike. In contrast to indoor exercise, walking gets you into the thick of the action turning a simple exercise session into one of life’s great pleasures.

Escaping from towns and cities with poor air quality into the Great British countryside is one of the best methods for reducing stress, and spring offers some of the greatest benefits. As the trees start to bud, carpets of bluebells fill British woodland, and primroses and daffodils come into bloom. The countryside is awash with vibrant colour from the flora, whilst the fauna steps up a gear in preparation for the mating season. There is little better than getting out and about to the sound of songbirds displaying in their pristine full breeding plumage.

A new season often calls for replacement footwear in order to keep the feet cool and comfortable in the weather gets warmer. Sandals are often the best choice as they provide the necessary support and comfort, whilst allowing the air to get between the toes. Mens sandals in particular are a better investment for the outdoors as they are suitably rugged and durable. With such a good weather forecast they will be sure to get a great deal of use over the next 6 months.

With such a bright outlook, it’s time to get kitted out and head into the countryside and start enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer.