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Springtime heritage in the Cotswolds
March is a mad time, of leaping hares and the bursting through of golden, sunshiny flowers as the earth wakes up after its winter sleep. Celandines, daffodils, and primroses are already out and adding a touch of sunshine even if the real
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A springtime walk in the Ribble Valley near Sawley
The village of Sawley is steeped in history and that’s particularly obvious at the ruins of the Cistercian Sawley Abbey. Renovation work was being carried out when I did this walk and fencing stopped me from getting close to the ruins, but it is still
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A scenic pub walk from The Three Mariners pub near Faversham
This spring, rouse yourself to the changing of the seasons with this invigorating ramble across Kent’s awakening landscapes. Join Britain’s Oldest Brewer, Shepherd Neame, as they invite you to lace up and stretch your legs on one of their scenic Pub
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Explore the Dorset countryside on this loop around Sturminster Newton
This early springtime walk encompasses Dorset’s former major market town, two distinctive Dorset churches, three Dorset manor houses, a mile or so following Dorset’s longest river, a former flour-producing mill, and an easy stroll along the route of
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Take a journey on the Essex Way and see the land that inspired Constable
On the fringes of Constable Country, this pretty Parish provides ample walking opportunities and is traversed by the Essex Way 1. From the church gate cross the lane and take the path (part of the Essex Way) along a field edge on the left-hand
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Enjoy birdwatching and boats on a walk along the Hayling Billy Coastal Path
Hayling Island lies between Langstone Harbour to the west and Chichester Harbour to the east, with a road bridge at its northern end connecting it to the mainland at Langstone. There’s also a pedestrian ferry across the mouth of Langstone Harbour linking
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A spring woodland wander around Blickling
There are some interesting monuments on this 6.5-mile walk - and, if you time it right, spectacular bluebells too THE WALK 1. From the car park, follow the path at the end of the barn which houses Muddy Boots café and reception. Turn
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A beautiful countryside walk around historic Lavenham
The thing about circular walks is they give you a choice of starting points. This one takes in the countryside east of Lavenham, including the villages of Brent Eleigh and Monks Eleigh. I could start in Lavenham, but with all its wonderful distractions
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A spring meander around Church Minshull
This walk isn’t as good as it could be, and that makes me sad. The last mile follows a busy B-road, for which I apologise in advance. What’s galling is that nearly half of that road walking could be eliminated using ‘Church Minshull FP4’, an interesting
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Enjoy the views from the summit of the Matterhorn of the Peak
Approaching from the A537, Shutlingsloe has the classic pyramid shape, arguably, of Europe’s most iconic mountain. There the comparison ends. At 14,692 feet, the ice and snowbound Matterhorn appears as a vertical wall of gneiss on all four sides
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Take a walk around Yeoford’s river valley
To make this walk circular, the first mile is on-road and climbing – but this means you gain height quickly, can admire the riches of Devon’s hedgebanks, enjoy wonderfully expansive farmland views –and the best bits are to come! Once off the road
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This activity lowers your risk of early death if you do it daily, study finds
Walking 10,000 steps a day can lower the risk of heart disease and early death even if people spend most of their day sitting down, research suggests. Previously, experts have found that people who spend a lot of time sitting while awake, including
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A guided waterside walk at Nafferton in the Yorkshire Wolds
This Wolds walk at Nafferton has interest on every corner 1. Walk south along the road for 150m. Turn left down Chapel Lane heading towards a house and former mill built over a stream. At the entrance to the drive of the property bear left
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A springtime meander around Mells
Frome is known as the original Somerset Market Town, and with a team of 15 dedicated volunteer walk leaders, it’s no surprise that Frome is among the most successful Somerset Health Walks offering every single level of walk every week. We at the Somerset
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5 of the best refreshing spring walks to enjoy near Brighton
Brighton is a place that has plenty of great options for walks within close proximity, and what better time to explore them than around spring? With the weather warming up and flowers coming into bloom walkers should be able to enjoy wonderful
