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Have you seen these great walks throughout Britain?

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link to Your Complete Guide To Choosing The Best Rucksack For Hiking

Your Complete Guide To Choosing The Best Rucksack For Hiking

When you start to go walking you probably won't need a rucksack for the first few walks, as you won't be walking far to start with. But once you've been a few times you'll start to think about more...

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link to London City Walks – The Square Mile

London City Walks – The Square Mile

If you live in London, or fancy a trip to the capital, why not try this short walk around The Square Mile in the heart of the city. From 1991 to 2000, I worked in the area around St Paul's...

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link to 2 Walks You Must Do When Staying In Eastbourne

2 Walks You Must Do When Staying In Eastbourne

If you are staying in Eastbourne then it is worth getting out and exploring the beautiful countryside. But you can also explore the town itself, and especially enjoy a coastline walk. I popped to...

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Stunning Places To Visit In The Peak District

One of the favoured places to visit, and located in the heart of England, it's no doubt that many hikers absolutely love the Peak District. There is some beautiful scenery in this area that will...

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link to Base layers – the secret to hiking in comfort

Base layers – the secret to hiking in comfort

Hiking is a great way to spend your free time and be active. It can also be a really good workout! But it can also be pretty uncomfortable for beginners, especially if ill-prepared when hiking in the...

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link to How do you keep warm at the start of walks? The Layering System

How do you keep warm at the start of walks? The Layering System

How do you keep warm at the start of walks? This is one of the most common questions asked by people new to hiking as they hit their first winter. They probably started hiking in spring or summer,...

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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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