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Walking in the countryside is a quintessential British pursuit, but it also has obvious health benefits such strengthening your heart, bones and muscles and helping weight control. Like most fitness activities, it also increases confidence and optimism so is very good for someone's well being, and you can do it at age 6 or 60. Finally, it is a free and flexible activity that can fit any lifestyle.

As part of the Times Walks section - with the best, most interesting routes around the UK - we've created a Times Walking Club group on the Times Health Club. You can comment on the walks published as well as share your own favourite walks and find walking buddies.

Join The Times Health Club or log on and go to the Times Walking Club group.