Country Walking

Country Walking Magazine shows you the best of British walks: the biggest views, the hidden gems, the sea cliffs and the mountain summits. All our features come complete with superb writing, inspiring photography and step-by-step instructions so you can follow every footpath yourself. In every issue, you’ll find: - In-depth stories of amazing walks - A booklet of 25 pull-out walks every issue - with OS maps! - Information about hotels, pubs, cafes, tearooms. - Clear, jargon-free tests of walking kit And... every issue our readers tell their walking stories, help us devise new walks and shape the places we go to. If you love walking, this is the magazine for you.

Welcome

On the cover

IN THIS ISSUE…

Find a great walk near you! • Highlights from the 27 fantastic walks in this issue.

The hungry mountain

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS MONTH

Wish you were here, 1870-

Isobel Wylie Hutchison

Potted history of OBSOLETE WALKING GEAR

Cigarettes & Alcohol? Give me Kendal mint cake any day! • Britpop survivor, radio trailblazer, OS map addict: why DJ Emma B is a big believer in quality airtime.

I can’t wait to…

BLANDFORD FORUM • Be the king (or queen) of the prehistoric castle in Dorset’s fort-tastic Stour Valley.

The word is…

Join the biggest Secret Santa in walking! • Bring a smile to a fellow walker's face - and receive a gift from a friend you haven't met yet - with our epic annual gift exchange.

'OMG, excited!'

'Walking has saved his life' • An infection in the heart left Dawn Hollingsworth’s husband Mark withered, weak and close to death. But during six harrowing months, neither forgot their dream of one day returning to the South West Coast Path – a wish that’s now become reality.

Walking: arthritis' arch-enemy • It’s a myth you should put your feet up to stop arthritis from getting worse. Movement is the key, and walking daily is the secret of keeping joints moving and pain at bay.

'Help! I've lost my mojo!'

Like Blue Peter badges …but better • Every month we set five new mini-challenges to add spice, interest or silliness to your miles – and each issue reveal the latest winners of a money-can’t-buy golden badge. Join in!

Do more on your miles & win treasure! • Spice up your miles with one of our quests this month, post the result in the Facebook group and our favourite 20 #minichallenge completers will win a Golden Badge! You have until 9 November for this crop. You’ll need your copy of the mag (or app) to claim your prize if you win because this is our way of thanking readers for their support!

Trekmakes: where little things make a BIG difference • …and #walk1000miles' accessories partner puts its money where its mouth is - supporting efforts to bring a tiny, beautiful spider back from the brink.

Little things, BIG DIFFERENCE • Just a few of Trekmates’ heroic yet humble accessories.

That's the way to do it!

The path goes on

End to end

Feel the difference

One of Scotland's great trails

Another perspective

Views in brief

Light relief

Where's Kes? • Every month our favourite spaniel Kes goes walkies somewhere in the issue, and we want him back! Can you help find Kes?

Stuart Maconie • Reservoirs haunt our literature, our landscapes, even our dreams. And some of them can be endlessly fascinating…

Your golden miles • With your 1000-mile finish line in sight, perhaps it’s time to add a bit of autumn sparkle to your walks in some of the country’s most colourful forests..

THE MOUNTAINS WE MADE • If you’ve ever dreamed of building a range of hills in your back garden, great news: it can be done. In...