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 View • SIGHTS | SOUNDS | WONDERS | IDEAS | COOL STUFF

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS MONTH

Black Diamond Trail Trekking poles

Star Wars: Andor (Disney+)

Potted history of BOARD GAMES

It all started with walkers, y' know… • Britain's favourite shepherdess Amanda Owen says she has a lot to thank walkers for - and that they'll always be welcome on her family's famous farm.

I can't wait to…

OUR PHOTOS OF THE YEAR! • From hundreds of your stunning images - three winners, by judges' verdict and a public vote. Congratulations, and wow!

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

BUILTH WELLS • Head for the hills from Mid Wales' showground spa town on the beautiful River Wye.

Has #walk1000miles LIVED UP TO YOUR DREAMS? • We asked those who've taken on the challenge for the first time this year if they've managed to achieve what they set out to do…

What this medal means to me • The coveted 1000-mile medal is so much more than a mere bauble to its rightful owner - whose miles have charged it with significance…

INSPIRE YOUR 2023!

Why weight loss is good - but walking is way more important

'Walking has given me the self-esteem I need'

Get your name on our Wall of Completers!

#MINICHALLENGES Shiny, happy people • 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 and it could be you!

WIN one of three prize bundles from Ordnance Survey!

Do more on your miles & win treasure!

Your View • EMAIL: country.walking@lfto.com · FACEBOOK: facebook.com/countrywalking · TWITTER: twitter.com/countrywalking

Hard-working arches

Window spotter

Fired and inspired

The happiest lost dog

The good old days?

Views in brief

Makes you think

It was a surname

We don't know what you mean…

Where's Kes?

Not a bitter pill

A walk, a talk

Stuart Maconie • Underworld exploration as seen on YouTube can often put mainstream travel telly to shame. I just wish they'd use better music…

THE MOUNTAIN NEXT DOOR • A few towns are lucky enough to have hills as next-door neighbours. As Belfast's Cave Hill proves - it's an arrangement that can bring out the best in both of them.

Plan your trip

UP A HILL, DOWN A MOUNTAIN

STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE

LONDON'S LEAFIEST, LOVELIEST LOOKOUT

THE CAPITAL VOLCANO

VIEWS WORTH SINGING ABOUT

THE LEGENDARY GIANTS OF CAMBRIDGE

BY ORDER OF THE PEAKY BLINDERS • Meet the Clent Hills: the big little mountains where Birmingham comes out to play.

Plan your trip

7 WONDERS OF THE North York Moors • Dinosaurs, deep impacts, purple moors & a mini-Matterhorn: welcome to wonderland, as the North York Moors celebrates...