Newspaper recalls best British walks
08 October 2008
As the Daily Telegraph's Walk of the Month feature celebrated its 200th anniversary this month, writer Christopher Somerville reflects on a year's worth of country walks in the UK and Ireland.
He suggested that summertime is ideal for coast walks, such as a trek to the Llyn Peninsula in north-west Wales or a hike in Jersey in the Channel Islands.
People who enjoy walking in warm weather may wish to cool off with a stroll through Northamptonshire's Salcey Forest, he added, while the woods in West Sussex may be a perfect location for an autumn walk as the weather cools down.
In the winter months, urban walks such as the medieval East Yorkshire town of Beverley or a chilly day out atop Pendle Hill in Lancashire may appeal to cold-weather walkers, Mr Somerville suggested.
Christopher Somerville's most recent book is entitled Britain & Ireland's Best Wild Places and was published in July 2008.
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