Make the most of YOUR time with a LONG WEEKEND
We all live for the weekend, when we can spend time with friends and family, but never more so than in the summer. So why not make the most of this fabulous time of year by adding a day or two on to the weekend and going away?
‘Halfords stocks a wide range of bikes to suit everyone’
TIME spent with loved ones is precious, and it somehow feels better still when you manage to get away from the strains of everyday life. A recent survey commissioned by Halfords showed that 51 per cent of UK families said they felt they didn’t spend enough time together, with 70 per cent saying they wanted to spend more time outdoors with their children.
That’s where a short break can really down and relax in picturesque surroundings, far from the concerns of the daily grind. Fresh air, exercise, and beautiful scenery are just what you need to recharge body and soul, and reconnect with those you love. And you don’t need long - a long weekend is enough to catch your breath and enjoy a restorative break.
But where’s best to go? Britain is problem is choosing where!
And that’s where Halfords comes in with their brilliant interactive staycation map (halfords.com/ staycation-map) listing hundreds of ideas for days out, cycle rides, and even campsites to help you make the
Have a browse of the map - you can search by region or activity - and pick the perfect break for you, whether you want a campsite in the Peak District, a family-friendly cycle trail in North Norfolk, or a fabulous dramatic drive through rugged Welsh countryside.
Then all you need is to make sure you’ve got everything you need, from sat navs to roof boxes, tents to cycles, and picnic baskets, a wide selection of which is available at your nearest Halfords
With help from Halfords, you can turn that long weekend into something really special, a well-earned break that both perks you up and winds you down, and that you’ll remember long after you’ve returned to the humdrum routine of your daily life. A few days cycling, camping or just bowling along on an open road with the wind blowing the cobwebs away can completely alter your state of mind and
And a long weekend doesn’t require weeks of organisation in advance. No jabs, no passports, no stress.
Wherever you live, no one’s more than a handful of miles away from a complete change of pace.
The kids will love it and, with Halfords on board, it couldn’t be easier to get some fresh air and time together while you can!
ON YOUR BIKE
CYCLING is big right now and no cardio exercise without stressing your joints like running does, and it helps you get fresh air, while allowing you to life. The UK is ideal for every type of cyclist to enjoy, and with thousands of miles of dedicated cycleways, a climate suited to gentle exercise and scenery that’s staggeringly varied, there is something for everyone.
The Halfords staycation map is interactive and lets you choose where to ride by region. How about the Lake District, the South Coast, or even the Cwmcarn Forest in South Wales, where an old mining area has been transformed into trails ideal for walking or cycling?
The Antrim Loop in Northern Ireland and the kids, through a nature reserve and past Lough Neagh.
Or head to Scotland and cycle the Spey Valley, home to some of the country’s most famous whisky distilleries, through cool forests and close to Ballindalloch Castle, aka ‘the pearl of the north’. The map also tells you how far you are from your nearest Halfords, which is handy if you realise you’ve left something back at the ranch. Whichever part of the country you choose, there’s one bonus of cycling: you’re burning so many calories you can stop for as many cream teas as you like. Before you go, you need to make sure your bike is up to it. That’s where a free bike check from Halfords is invaluable: not only that, it can
be repaired for you, have any necessary bike, Halfords has a wide range with
Carrera Subway, below (now £240, was
£300), which comes in both men’s and women’s versions and has a lightweight aluminium frame and 24 gears to cope with any hill. Also on Pendleton Littleton Junior, above (now £128, was £160), which is a great kids’ bike at an even better price.