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Walking holidays-described Definitions Walking holiday- "a holiday on which you walk a lot, especially in the countryside" -Collins DictionaryWalking tour- “a full or partial-day tour of one or more tourist destinations, which can be led by a tour guide, an escort” -WikipediaSelf-guided tours- “utilises a range of methods to travel through a location or landscape - they can be in books, pamphlets, or recorded material” -WikipediaContinuous walking holidayA walking holiday (guided or self-guided) can either be hotel-to-hotel /village-to-village ("continuous"-) or a "centre based"…

Why walk? Health benefits of walking. Walking is one of the easiest ways to exercise. It can help you to stay healthy and control your weight, enjoy time with friends and family and learn more about nature and your local area. You can walk anywhere,at any time and almost anyone can do it. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes and some motivation. Special clothing, equipment or training is not required. It is free ! Walking is natural…

Walking/hiking Terminology Definition of hiking Hiking“The activity of going for long walks in the country for pleasure”-Oxford DictionariesOther definitions:“walk a long distance,especially across country or in the woods”“To go on an extended walk for pleasure or exercise”“Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails.Hiking refers to walking outdoors on a trail for recreational purposes. A day hike refers to a hike that can be completed in a single day, not requiring an overnight camp.…