A woman walking along a path next to a glorious bluebell field near Rydal in the Lake District

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Here's where to flex your newly honed walking skills:

Hampstead Heath, London

One of London's best-loved green spaces, Hampstead Heath consists of around 790 acres of beautiful countryside, with gorgeous meadows, woodland, rich wildlife, three ponds, a Lido and an athletic's track.

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The South West Coast Path

Voted Britain’s best walking route by the readers of Walk magazine, this scenic stretch of coastline runs for 630 miles between Somerset's Minehead on the edge of Exmoor around to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset, with glorious views along the way.

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Snowdonia

From rugged mountain peaks to long sandy beaches and crystal clear lakes and rivers, Snowdonia in Wales is a veritable treasure trove of gorgeous walking routes. You can even opt to tackle Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales, if you're really up for a challenge.

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The Lake District

England's largest national park is home to more than 3,500 kilometres of walkways with stunning scenery along the way. From ambles around lakes to high ridge walks, with a bit of scrambling thrown in, there's something here for everyone.

lakedistrict.gov.uk

Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat

This 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace is a stone's throw away from Edinburgh city centre with glorious views of the city from Arthurs Seat, a dormant volcano that sits at its highest spot 251m above sea level.

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Words: Anna Brech

Why walking is the best exercise you can get - and how to make the most of it