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Tortoise, hare, maestro, meanderthal – which type of hiker are you?
By Julia Clarke published
Identify what type of hiker you are to figure out what gear and expertise you need and avoid disastrous hiking dates
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What are the different types of hiking?
By Julia Clarke last updated
We explain the four main types of hiking, from day hikes to epic treks, to help you reap the benefits no matter how far you go
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Take a Hike: new BBC show reveals the quirky love of walking in Britain
By Julia Clarke last updated
Take a Hike? Or curl up on the couch and watch strangers do it for you on the hit new BBC show? We let you decide
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10 hiking books that will inspire your next adventure
By Julia Clarke last updated
Our favorite hiking books include heartfelt memoirs and imaginative novels where you can lose yourself on a rainy day and find fresh inspiration get off the beaten path again
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