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Enjoy a stroll through Vivary Park

A country walk in Somerset's county town of Taunton
You can follow this flat route in the countryside around Taunton at a gentle pace

The view from County Gate is worthy of many a photo!

The view from County Gate is worthy of many a photo!

An Eco-hike along Exmoor's coastline

Walk the footpaths in the shadow of the Tor, enjoying Somerset hospitality at Middlewick Farm.

Walk the footpaths in the shadow of the Tor, enjoying Somerset hospitality at Middlewick Farm.

Somerset walk: Glastonbury: A Journey to Middlewick

A1 Sunrise at Mam Tor in the Peak District

A1 Sunrise at Mam Tor in the Peak District

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How you can help in the search for Britain’s Favourite Path

Beckford's Tower in countryside near Bath

Beckford's Tower in countryside near Bath

The 28 mile hike across Bath to help the homeless

'We divide the area up into individual day walks and each surveyor heads out, walking solo, on a route designed to take in as much as possible'

'We divide the area up into individual day walks and each surveyor heads out, walking solo, on a route designed to take in as much as possible'

Putting Exmoor on the map: How walking maps drawn and produced?

This 3 mile walk around Steart Marshes takes under an hour.

This 3 mile walk around Steart Marshes takes under an hour.

Enjoy a stroll around the glorious wetlands at WWT Steart Marshes

Porlock Weir at high tide is a popular place for a swim.

Porlock Weir at high tide is a popular place for a swim.

The joys of swimming and walking through Somerset’s stunning landscape

A lovely mix of town and country in this walk from Crewkerne

Ever scrolled through photos of people enjoying hikes in the great outdoors, wishing it could be you?

Ever scrolled through photos of people enjoying hikes in the great outdoors, wishing it could be you?

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Seasoned walkers share their top tips for newbies

HARVEY Exmoor Superwalker XT25

HARVEY Exmoor Superwalker XT25

Win a waterproof Exmoor Walking map

SS Nornen Shipwreck, Berrow, reflecting in pools of water on a sunny day Photo: Margaret Clavell, Getty

SS Nornen Shipwreck, Berrow, reflecting in pools of water on a sunny day Photo: Margaret Clavell, Getty

Explore the sand dunes and shipwreck of Berrow

Rucking has long been been part of military training

Rucking has long been been part of military training

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What is rucking and should you add it to your fitness regime this summer?

The Wellington Basin is a local nature conservation area

The Wellington Basin is a local nature conservation area

A walk to Wellington Basins with views across Rockwell Green and Hilly Head

Step out with others on a healthy walk in the Somerset countryside.

Step out with others on a healthy walk in the Somerset countryside.

A springtime meander around Mells

The lowest risk of early death was among people who took 9,000 to 10,500 steps per day, the experts found

The lowest risk of early death was among people who took 9,000 to 10,500 steps per day, the experts found

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This activity lowers your risk of early death if you do it daily, study finds

Soul Walks guide you out onto the Quantock Hills for mindful reflection.

Soul Walks guide you out onto the Quantock Hills for mindful reflection.

Explore the Quantock Hills National Landscape through Soul Walks

I hadn’t realised walking workouts were a thing and instead just thought a walk would have to do, which in the cold winter weather often sounds less than appealing

I hadn’t realised walking workouts were a thing and instead just thought a walk would have to do, which in the cold winter weather often sounds less than appealing

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I tried some walking workouts and now I have no excuse to be lazy

With 26 surviving upright stones, Stanton Drew Circles and Cove are the third largest complex of prehistoric stones in England.

With 26 surviving upright stones, Stanton Drew Circles and Cove are the third largest complex of prehistoric stones in England.

A Somerset walk with fine views across the Chew Valley to the Mendip Hills

Deer Leap has panoramic views across Somerset Photo Oscar Chambers-Smith

Deer Leap has panoramic views across Somerset Photo Oscar Chambers-Smith

A circular walk in the Mendip Hills with breathtaking views

View from Daw's Castle Photo: Isobel Pring

View from Daw's Castle Photo: Isobel Pring

Following in the footsteps of miners and monks on the Somerset coast

View across Bridgwater Docks Photo Rachel Mead

View across Bridgwater Docks Photo Rachel Mead

Embracing nature in the heart of Bridgwater Town

Jack the Tracle Eater Folly in Barwick Park. Photo: Rachel Mead

Jack the Tracle Eater Folly in Barwick Park. Photo: Rachel Mead

Find the four follies on this festive walk around Barwick Park

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon

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6 UK winter walks to blow the cobwebs away

Dunster Beach Photo Isobel Pring

Dunster Beach Photo Isobel Pring

The perfect winter walk on the coast near Dunster

The Money Tree Photo Rachel Mead

The Money Tree Photo Rachel Mead

Head to Exmoor for this walk rich in heritage and folklore

Home to 8,000 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest.

Home to 8,000 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest.

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Win a year’s free membership at Dalby Forest in the North York Moors