The Walking Cure
THE NUMBER #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. A healthier, happier life one step at a time
Published on 30. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-5266-7636-8 (ISBN)
Description
'The perfect tonic' - Yorkshire Times
'Energising' - Guardian
The right place, walked at the right time, can heal, energise, restore and inspire.
From exploring woodland trails in the summer to autumnal strolls along the coast, Annabel Streets' new book brilliantly explores the curative effects of different landscapes. Blending personal stories with compelling scientific insight, Streets shows how different environments affect our bodies, minds and moods and how walking through them can bring profound change.
Inside, discover how:
- A scenic canal path can spark creativity
- A bustling urban route can lift boredom and boost mood
- A simple amble by the sea can soothe grief and anxiety
Whatever the season or state of mind, The Walking Cure is your go-to guide for walking to feel better and a joyful celebration of movement, nature and the extraordinary power of putting one foot in front of the other.
Selected as a former Waterstones Book of the Month (May 2026)
'Energising' - Guardian
The right place, walked at the right time, can heal, energise, restore and inspire.
From exploring woodland trails in the summer to autumnal strolls along the coast, Annabel Streets' new book brilliantly explores the curative effects of different landscapes. Blending personal stories with compelling scientific insight, Streets shows how different environments affect our bodies, minds and moods and how walking through them can bring profound change.
Inside, discover how:
- A scenic canal path can spark creativity
- A bustling urban route can lift boredom and boost mood
- A simple amble by the sea can soothe grief and anxiety
Whatever the season or state of mind, The Walking Cure is your go-to guide for walking to feel better and a joyful celebration of movement, nature and the extraordinary power of putting one foot in front of the other.
Selected as a former Waterstones Book of the Month (May 2026)
Reviews / Votes
'Astonishing ... this book shows us how walking changes us at a cellular level' * Daily Mail * 'Genuinely energising' * Guardian * The Walking Cure is a fascinating book, with theory and practice braided into a single compelling narrative that catches you on the first page and walks you, briskly and gladly, to the end. * Yorkshire Times *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
282 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5266-7636-8 (9781526676368)
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Additional editions
Annabel Streets
The Walking Cure
The Number #1 Sunday Times Bestseller. a Healthier, Happier Life One Step at a Time
E-Book
03/2025
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Tonic
€10.49
Available for download
Annabel Streets
The Walking Cure
The Number #1 Sunday Times Bestseller. a Healthier, Happier Life One Step at a Time
E-Book
03/2025
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Tonic
€10.49
Available for download
Person
Annabel Streets is an award-winning writer of highly researched fiction and non-fiction. Her first practical walking book, 52 Ways to Walk, was a widely reviewed bestseller.
As Annabel Abbs, she is the author of Windswept: Why Women Walk, voted a top ten 2021 travel book. As Annabel Streets she co-authored The Age-Well Project: Easy Ways to a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. She has written for a wide range of titles, including the Guardian, The Daily Mail, Telegraph, Tatler and the Paris Review, and is a Fellow of the Brown Foundation. She lives in London and Sussex where she is frequently on foot.
As Annabel Abbs, she is the author of Windswept: Why Women Walk, voted a top ten 2021 travel book. As Annabel Streets she co-authored The Age-Well Project: Easy Ways to a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life. She has written for a wide range of titles, including the Guardian, The Daily Mail, Telegraph, Tatler and the Paris Review, and is a Fellow of the Brown Foundation. She lives in London and Sussex where she is frequently on foot.