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Preparation is key to walking

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10 things to think about before hitting the hiking trails this winter
Don’t let the cold put you off enjoying arguably the most spectacular season.

The chancel of St Mary the Virgin in Luccombe dates from 1300.

The chancel of St Mary the Virgin in Luccombe dates from 1300.

The Priestway Pilgrims Path in Exmoor

Have your camera to hand along this walk, there's plenty to photograph. Photo: Charlotte Norman

Have your camera to hand along this walk, there's plenty to photograph. Photo: Charlotte Norman

A two mile stroll through Chargot Woods near Taunton

Foley's Bridge over the Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park in Ireland.

Foley's Bridge over the Shimna River in Tollymore Forest Park in Ireland.

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The best forest walks around the UK and Ireland to take on in autumn and winter

The lush greens of Horner Woods await you on this riverside stroll.

The lush greens of Horner Woods await you on this riverside stroll.

Discover the Magic of Horner Woods

The Winding House is along the route and free to explore.

The Winding House is along the route and free to explore.

Explore Somerset's Mining History on two feet.

Walkers should be especially cautious.

Walkers should be especially cautious.

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Walkers warned as the deadliest creatures in the UK revealed by scientists

Enjoy a stroll through Vivary Park

Enjoy a stroll through Vivary Park

A country walk in Somerset's county town of Taunton

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