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link to Exploring the Test Valley: Danebury Hill Fort & Hampshire’s Tranquil Chalk Streams

Exploring the Test Valley: Danebury Hill Fort & Hampshire’s Tranquil Chalk Streams

The River Test is celebrated globally as one of Hampshire’s pristine, crystal-clear chalk streams and a premier destination world-famous for its exceptional trout fishing. Fed by natural...

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link to Strava Gets Serious About Hiking With Smarter Maps and Offline Navigation

Strava Gets Serious About Hiking With Smarter Maps and Offline Navigation

Strava is making a bigger play for the hiking market with a series of new features designed to make finding and following walking routes easier. Best known as an app for runners and cyclists,...

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Four New Walking Trails At Wittenham Clumps

Earth Trust has launched four free, waymarked walking trails at Wittenham Clumps in Oxfordshire, offering routes from 1.5km to 5.7km. The trails cater for different abilities and interests, from...

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link to Discover the Snowdonia Slate Trail: A New Way to Explore Wales’ Industrial Heritage and Mountain Scenery

Discover the Snowdonia Slate Trail: A New Way to Explore Wales’ Industrial Heritage and Mountain Scenery

Walkers looking for something a little different in North Wales have a fascinating long-distance route to add to their hiking bucket lists. The Snowdonia Slate Trail, known in Welsh as Llwybr Llechi...

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link to Walking the Cotswolds in Winter: Why the Cotswolds Is Even Better When the Crowds Have Gone

Walking the Cotswolds in Winter: Why the Cotswolds Is Even Better When the Crowds Have Gone

When most people think about walking in the Cotswolds, they probably picture a warm spring or summer day. Blue skies. Green fields. Wildflowers. Honey-coloured villages. Perhaps a leisurely lunch...

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link to 7 Cool Historic Landmarks to Spot on Your UK Hikes: A Beginner’s Guide

7 Cool Historic Landmarks to Spot on Your UK Hikes: A Beginner’s Guide

Taking up hiking is one of the best ways to get outdoors, clear your head, and explore incredible scenery. But as you walk through the British countryside, you’ll notice that the landscape is full...

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Hi I'm Paul, I took up walking when my ex-partner Nicky rescued her dog, Paco, from the streets of Romania through a charity, Perrera Dogs UK. We had hundreds of lovely walks, and I thought it would be good to share some of the things I've learned along the way. Walking in the countryside is so good for your health, both physically and mentally, so I hope I can inspire you to get out in the countryside.

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