Julian Batsleer on the right to roam, Les Bright on the unlimited joys of being a rambler, and Mike Stein on walkers’ need for public transportThe landless many have always had to struggle for access to land owned by the few in order to engage in their…
Seeking solace in the hills: why the Malverns are perfect for walking
Sandwiched between Worcester and Hereford, the small yet perfectly formed peaks offer hikes to suit every mood – and fresh spring water gushing through ancient rocksOn the western slope of the Malvern Hills, along the border of Worcestershire and Heref…
A great walk to a great pub: the Ship, Dunwich, Suffolk
An atmospheric stroll through marsh, forest and over shingle is topped off with a pint in the ‘Suffolk Atlantis’Start The Ship, DunwichDistance 9 milesTime 5 hoursAscent 100 metresDifficulty moderateDunwich is a village with a handful of cottages, a ru…
Europe’s best walking cities: Seven wonders of the wandering world
From atmospheric Berlin to Joyce’s Trieste, via Marseille’s markets and a wellbeing walk in Copenhagen, city strolls reward the curious ramblerThe art of flâneur-ing might be French and its most famous practitioners Parisians, but other European cultur…
I saw a drug deal in a playground, and watched parakeets cavort
James Gingell describes walking London’s Capital Ring. The Capital Ring is a circular walk around London’s inner suburbs. Other similar walks include the tourist-friendly Jubilee Walkway, the London LOOP covering the outer suburbs or the London Spiral …
The wonder stuff: what I learned about happiness from a month of ‘awe walks’
Feeling down? You need to experience more awe, psychologists say. So I set off every day to explore my local area, leaving my phone behindI am in the middle of a cloud, halfway up a steep pike, and on a mission to get some awe. I am here thanks to a ne…
Britain’s 10 most glorious autumn gardens, as chosen by readers
Ancient oaks, faerie trails, abbey parks and deer feature in our readers’ favourite places to watch the vivid autumn coloursFor a feast of autumn colour visit Calderstones Park, in south Liverpool. This large park boasts a collection of native and exot…
Time for walkies
How Many Daily Steps Should You Take to Live Longer? Gretchen Reynolds for the NYT. Two studies suggest the sweet spot for longevity lies around 7,000 to 8,000 daily steps or about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise most days. The studies referenceds are St…
Go south of Snowdon to find peaceful walks away from the crowds
Magnificent valleys, lookouts and rivers to stroll alongside add to the tranquillity in a quieter part of Snowdonia national parkAs I come to the summit cairn, I am in for a shock. There is another human being. We chat for a minute and then he sets off…
Paris is taking space back from cars. Here’s how.
The Liberation of Paris From Cars Is Working – “The French capital is quickly cutting automobiles out of daily life. David Belliard is the deputy mayor behind it.”[1,2] (previously) Over the past six years, Paris has done more than almost any city in t…