Tag Archives: Walk

We all know walking is good for body, mind and soul. Add views of the sea into the mix and it’s even better. We want to hear about your favourite coastal hikes in the UK and Europe. Whether it’s a multi-day hike in a wild landscape or a saunter along …

For nearly a year now, I’ve been ticking off stretches along the Kent coast. Dover to Folkestone brought dramatic scenery, but noisy traffic on a major road running along much of the route. Whitstable to Herne Bay was more tranquil, though the landscape was less impressive. This route – a …

May is national walking month – a good excuse to do something you’ve been putting off, or to expand your repertoire of rambles. The weather is perfect for hiking, the days lengthening, and spring flowers greeting walkers in rural spots. Walking cleans and heals the brain and body as well …

Walking is great for your heart, but how many steps per day do you need? Many adults use their phones and smartphones to track their physical activities, but how many steps do they need per day? The average adult walks between 3,000 and 4,000 steps per day, but that’s not …

Why are some towns so disconnected from their railway stations? That’s what I often ponder at Diss in south Norfolk: the most direct walking route into its historic centre is a fiddly manoeuvre through 1960s cul-de-sacs which would be so much more visitor-friendly if it were clearly signposted. But upon …

A small rural village with three pubs is a rare thing, but that’s what Waddington has – and that’s where this walk is heading. My specific target is the Lower Buck, because it’s the “real pub” – focusing on ales and socialising – where the other two have gone for …

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Ballycotton is the kind of place that people like to call a hidden gem. But it’s hard to stay hidden when you’re a picture-perfect fishing village a short drive from the city of Cork, surrounded by sandy beaches and home to several fine pubs. In the summer it’s popular with …

It might not feel like it this week, but spring is just around the corner and the UK countryside will soon be bursting into colour. Whether it’s a walk through a carpet of bluebells in local woodland, fields of wildflowers or a stroll through a dale scented with wild garlic, …

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