Walking And Hiking
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You'll find everything you need to make the most of Britain's spectacular walking opportunities, from the rugged Peak District to the gentle South Downs. Our passionate hiking experts provide trusted guidance on gear, health, navigation, and finding the perfect walks for your experience level. Walking And Hiking is here to help.

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Enjoying Urban Hiking
When people think of hiking, they usually imagine strolling through the countryside or scrambling up a hill. But hiking doesn’t only take place out in the...
Walking in the Lake District
Mention hiking and it’s a fair bet that most people will think of the Lake District. Over the years it’s become the hiking centre of Britain. From Wordsw...
Beginner's Guide to Map Reading and Grid References
Hiking, of course, is great fun and wonderful exercise, but you can get so much more out of it if you really know where you’re going, and it means you also...
What is Race Walking?
Before considering the benefits of race walking as exercise or for keeping fit, it's useful to distinguish what it is and what it's not. It's not walking, po...
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Walking Holidays in Wales
Wales is perhaps one of the most underrated countries for walkers. In spite of its rugged, bleak reputation, Wales offers a huge diversity of landscapes, and...
Orienteering and Hiking
Although orienteering is a sport, one involving using map and compass to navigate an unfamiliar landscape, usually as quickly as possible, learning the rudim...
Walking in the Lake District
Mention hiking and it’s a fair bet that most people will think of the Lake District. Over the years it’s become the hiking centre of Britain. From Wordsw...
The Best Hiking Snacks
When you go out hiking it’s important not only to make sure that you have ample water with you, but also that you carry some food. Snacks can stop your blo...
Avoiding Leg Cramps When Walking
Most of the time, hiking is as injury-free a pastime as anyone is likely to undertake. There might be a slight sprain from a fall, but that’s usually the m...
Why Start Hiking?
Going walking is one thing, but taking up hiking is another. Walking is usually on pavements or on pathways, the kind of surface that’s intended for feet....
A First Aid Kit for Hikers
If you’re going out hiking, you really should have a first aid kit with you when you walk. It should only take up a small amount of room in your backpack,...
Planning Hiking Holidays
The prospect of a hiking holiday can be very exciting. It’s a chance to explore an area fully, to cover new ground and see fresh scenery. Once you’ve dec...
Paying Attention to the Weather
There’s no doubt that hiking is one of the most pleasurable forms of exercise, and the freedom of being out in the country is exhilarating, especially afte...
Walking for Physical Rehabilitation
Walking is excellent exercise, a good way to get and stay fit and lose some weight. Walking also has its place in physical therapy and rehabilitation. The ne...
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