Why we walk

By Laura Bennett

Outdoor headlines

23 February 2011 15:33

Whether it’s to escape the office or your next mission to climb a mountain, hill-walking is a great hobby and a chance to get away from it all. But why do we love it so much? In Trail’s annual Gear Guide – free with this month’s mag - we ask the experts what they love the most about the great outdoors.

Landscape photographer Joe Cornish explains, “I love everything about the outdoors! The fresh air, the sounds, the smells’. Wilderness Therapist Paul Moseley tells us why walking reminds him “what is real and important” and Climbing Leo Holding explains how walking provides us with “Freedom, self-reliance and the opportunities for adventure.”

But before you head out to join the fun, don’t forget this month’s Trail Gear Guide to advise you on the best kit for the job!