These boots were made for walking... (Hiking/Walking in General)

Member Name: lilizard

Product:	Hiking/Walking in General
Date:	30/07/01 (54 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy exercise, you control the pace, get to see places and things you might otherwise miss

Disadvantages: none

Walking is great! I walk everywhere I can, I've never had a driving lesson in my life! It has to be just about the easiest way to exercise as you don't necessarily feel like like you are deliberately indulging in fitness. I walk to and from the station everyday, 20 mins each way and it's good exercise, but I don't really think of it as such because I have to make the journey anyway!

I thought I would advocate walking today as over the weekend I did my longest walk ever! 13 miles around a Bewl Water, a reservoir in Kent, in just under 5 hours. The countryside was absolutely beautiful taking in woodland, country roads, fields and a dam! We took a reasonably leisurely pace and had an absolutely wonderful day, making the most of the glorious weather and spending next to nothing (4.50 entrance fee, £3.50 on weekdays). Stopping along the way for drinks and snacks was like having a picnic or 2 into the bargain!

Bewl Water itself is a great place to visit for other sports; there was an archery competition taking place and all the watersports you might expect. There is a sailing club there and plenty of refreshments and gift shops.

So don your comfy shoes, put your best foot forward and go and explore our beautiful country on foot!

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