Walking for fitness and general well-being

If how my body reacts to it counts for anything, I think working in a garden can count as exercise too

I was quite surprised yesterday to find that my natural walking pace on a pavement is faster than most people's. I'd begun to think I was really slowing down because my DDs can and do walk so much faster than me, but maybe city pace is slower than country pace? Or maybe I was walking to get somewhere (I was) rather than just drifting with the crowd (and, boy!, was it a crowd on Princes Street yesterday!).

And how could I have forgotten to mention Newcastle!
Walk down Grey Street, voted by listeners of the Today programme the best street in Britain, down to the Quayside taking in the gem of All Saints Church, cross the Millenium Bridge, wander through the Sage, and back over the Tyne Bridge.
It takes your breath away.

I love walking too, preferably up something to get a view and feel the wide open spaces, but I love river valleys too, Allen Banks in Northumberland is one of my favourites, and Millersdale in Derbyshire.
But I like walking in cities too - I have a book Secret London by Andrew Duncan which details walks in places you probably wouldn't think of going to, and he adds lots of fascinating historical detail.

I walk my two terriers every day and find that once I get going the pain in my knees eases and I can enjoy the fresh air and exercise.

I wish DH would walk with me but although he likes working in the garden he doesn't 'do' exercise.

If I could walk for fitness I would do it!! If you can, enjoy!!

We have some nice long walks close by taking us down by the River front and sand dunes,this morning I have walked my dog for 45mins and it really wakes you up and stes you up for the day.I enjoy Town walking also which can be broken up with a touch of "people watching" when you stop and have a welcome break.

I live in a nice area with fields and a river nearby, and also lovely houses and interesting roads too.
I can walk for about 45 minutes before something gives way, and I always feel better for it.
If the weather is blowy, it makes me feel really exhilarated!

I live in a small town but there are plenty of open spaces in which to walk. But walking in towns can be pleasant too. Looking around, looking up, and seeing things you missed before.

I live on the outskirts of London but have fields and accessible golf course within a 5 min walk, I also try to walk every day and manage 45 mins 4/5 times a week and a short one the other days.. it always makes me feel better especially if the sun is shining... I try to walk facing the sun and tend to walk a circuitous route if possible but change it often.. I've even managed after 20 odd years of trying to tempt OH into joining me on my shorter walks..