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I tried some walking workouts and now I have no excuse to be lazy
Working from home has made me somewhat lazy when it comes to getting up and exercising since I spend eight hours at my desk a day but I’m conscious that I need to make a change. So, when I discussed my average daily step count with my colleagues
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Explore an ancient deer park, enjoy woods filled with birdsong
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (RCHM) tells us that Harbin’s Park ‘extends across the east declivity of a dry valley'. Records of this 115-acre deer park, where deer were traditionally bred for hunting on Cranborne Chase, go back to 1279
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A walk from the famous Cat & Fiddle Inn to Derbyshire Bridge
On days of minus temperatures why not combine a bracing walk with a fiery whisky? You can either arrange your ramble to arrive back at the Cat and Fiddle for the 3pm whisky tour at the weekend, or you can walk in and order a drink from the bar between
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A journey around the Cotswolds, leaving broken hearts aplenty in our wake!
It’s February, and naturally our thoughts turn to the things of love. The celebration of Valentine’s Day is older than you may think; the first Valentine’s letters were sent in the 15th century and girls were seeking their Valentine in the Cotswolds
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A walk you’ll love at one of the county’s favourite beauty spots near Garstang
Nicky Nook is one of the most popular destinations for walkers in Lancashire and it’s easy to see why. It offers a reasonable challenge, the views from the top are spectacular and there are plenty of good places to eat and drink. It is a steep
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Turner and Dickens linear walk from Margate to Broadstairs
Embark on this enchanting walk along the Turner & Dickens linear 4-mile route from Margate to Broadstairs. With a blend of artistic allure and historic narratives, this romantic stroll promises panoramic vistas, secluded spots, and charming start and
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Explore the western side of Canvey Island in this marshland walk
It is quite possible to walk the entire perimeter of Canvey Island but at a total distance of 14 miles it is perhaps more accessible if divided into two. This western half passes much marshland. 1. From the corner of Station Approach and Church
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Chester by foot: Take a walk away from the bustle of the city
There has been much talk of ‘15-minute cities’ in the press recently. The simple premise (if you ignore the petrolheads and conspiracy theorists, at least), is that anything residents need should be available within 15 minutes’ walking distance of
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A gentle walk around the Itchen Valley taking in historic churches
The river Itchen, one of Hampshire’s beautiful chalk streams (as such rivers are known), flows from its source in the chalk downs in mid-Hampshire to Southampton Water. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its high-quality
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A walk for all seasons round the coast and countryside near Slapton Ley
The peaceful face presented by the enchanting South Hams is one of Devon’s many charms. However, this place of idyll was once an area of deep turbulence and distress – something a farming friend of my family still remembers very clearly from her childhood
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A fascinating circular walk from Landguard to Felixstowe town
The depths of winter… I’m in search of a walk that will blow away the cobwebs without leaving me (and the dog) caked in mud up to my knees (his armpits). And as it’s the February issue, it would be nice if it had a romantic association. The answer
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Fabulous Felbrigg: Take a ramble around north Norfolk
This walk starts on the Felbrigg Hall car park and takes in the The Church of St Margaret, within the Felbrigg estate and the St Peter and St Paul’s Church in Sustead THE WALK 1. From the car park, head towards the walled garden. To the
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A walk in South Yorkshire across former industrial land
Trace the history of a South Yorkshire colliery, canal and railway in this walk across a region where post-industrial peace now reigns 1. Leave car park through A-frame. At t-junction turn left and, in 200m, double-back right. Fork left to
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Explore the Quantock Hills National Landscape through Soul Walks
Explore the Quantock Hills National Landscape through our Soul Walks, led by Linda Deeley via the ‘Get Outside in Somerset’ campaign. This campaign - created by the Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) in partnership with Somerset County
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Walking at the quieter alternative to Land’s End
Blow away the cobwebs with this circular walk at Cape Cornwall, where mining and Methodism meet glorious Atlantic views at a location that’s on a par with Land’s End, but has lately been left largely untouched. In geographical terms, a cape is
