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| Part of the Kinder Scout trespass in 1932, which led to the establishment of public rights of way in the UK. | _Part of the Kinder Scout trespass in 1932, which led to the establishment of public rights of way in the UK._ |
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| A [good pair of hiking boots](http://www.walksaroundbritain.co.uk/walkingbootsguide) are essential for walking in the countryside. | _A [good pair of hiking boots](http://www.walksaroundbritain.co.uk/walkingbootsguide) are essential for walking in the countryside._ |
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| That might work too. | _That might work too._ |
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| 'Walking buses' can pick children up along the way, and all walk to school safely together. | _'Walking buses' can pick children up along the way, and all walk to school safely together._ |
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| Walking to work helps reduce congestion and pollution, keeps you fit and saves you money. | _Walking to work helps reduce congestion and pollution, keeps you fit and saves you money._ |
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| ## What can I do? | ## What can I do? |
| Walking is completely free and requires no special preparation or equipment other than a comfortable pair of shoes. It’s an easy activity to fit into everyday life: you can increase the amount you walk by getting off the bus a stop or two earlier, or leaving the car at home for short journeys. All walking is beneficial for health, but brisk is best; you should be warm and a little out of breath, but not struggling. If your level of fitness is low, it’s best to start slowly and build up to longer distances. If you need encouragement, a pedometer is a good way to keep track of how active you are, and you can set daily goals to work towards. Or you could sign up initiatives like [Walking for Health](http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/), or ‘Try20’ (minutes walking a day), or join a local walking group (there’s even a [Ramblers chapter for inner London](http://www.innerlondonramblers.org.uk/) and the Thames path is the most walked in Britain). Urban walking is a very safe activity but there are factors that can make people feel less than comfortable on urban streets. Therefore, organisations like Living Streets campaign on issues like zebra crossings, 20 mph zones, pedestrian areas, pavement parking and drink driving to improve safety. | Walking is completely free and requires no special preparation or equipment other than a comfortable pair of shoes. It’s an easy activity to fit into everyday life: you can increase the amount you walk by getting off the bus a stop or two earlier, or leaving the car at home for short journeys. All walking is beneficial for health, but brisk is best; you should be warm and a little out of breath, but not struggling. If your level of fitness is low, it’s best to start slowly and build up to longer distances. If you need encouragement, a pedometer is a good way to keep track of how active you are, and you can set daily goals to work towards. Or you could sign up initiatives like [Walking for Health](http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/), or ‘Try20’ (minutes walking a day), or join a local walking group (there’s even a [Ramblers chapter for inner London](http://www.innerlondonramblers.org.uk/) and the Thames path is the most walked in Britain). Urban walking is a very safe activity but there are factors that can make people feel less than comfortable on urban streets. Therefore, organisations like Living Streets campaign on issues like zebra crossings, 20 mph zones, pedestrian areas, pavement parking and drink driving to improve safety. |
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| If you’re hiking in the countryside, a good map or route description is essential, as is appropriate clothing such as decent walking boots and rain-gear. A compass can also be useful. You can pick up everything you need at a good outdoors shop or online. There are hundreds of routes and guidebooks available free or for sale online, and [Ramblers Routes](http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/routes-and-places-to-walk/about-ramblers-routes.aspx) offers an online library of Britain’s best walks. Again, hiking is generally a safe activity but a little common sense goes a long way: always make sure you have enough food and water and have checked the weather forecast and transport timetables. Make sure your group is always on the same path, and if you’re going off alone let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back. Obviously, walking only benefits the environment if you respect the spaces and species you encounter so keep dogs on leads when required to do so (usually around livestock), and take nothing but your rubbish home with you. | If you’re hiking in the countryside, a good map or route description is essential, as is appropriate clothing such as decent walking boots and rain-gear. A compass can also be useful. You can pick up everything you need at a good outdoors shop or online. There are hundreds of routes and guidebooks available free or for sale online, and [Ramblers Routes](http://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/routes-and-places-to-walk/about-ramblers-routes.aspx) offers an online library of Britain’s best walks. Again, hiking is generally a safe activity but a little common sense goes a long way: always make sure you have enough food and water and have checked the weather forecast and transport timetables. Make sure your group is always on the same path, and if you’re going off alone let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back. Obviously, walking only benefits the environment if you respect the spaces and species you encounter so keep dogs on leads when required to do so (usually around livestock), and take nothing but your rubbish home with you. |
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