You don’t need an awful lot of fancy kit to start your Walk1000Miles journey. Just get the basics right and you’ll be laughing, even if it rains.

When a near-fatal accident left former Country Walking editor GUY PROCTER broken, lost and grieving a life he could no longer live, it was walking that led him back to health, purpose, and joy.

The new year is here, so let’s make it an adventurous one. TGO is starting as we mean to go on – no, not with a listicle (!) but with our pick of high and wild places to get you excited and keep you inspired throughout 2026

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Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. The best thing? You don’t have to walk for hours to see the benefits. Even a brisk 10-minute d

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