WALKING in the countryside is widely acknowledged as one of the best ways of staying healthy.
Here in the North-East and North Yorkshire, we have some of the finest walking country to be found anywhere.
All you need is to prepare well and a "can do attitude".
Each week, The Northern Echo's expert walks writer Mark Reid takes you on a walk somewhere in our glorious region.
Mark has written 17 successful walking guidebooks, including the acclaimed ‘Inn Way’ and ‘Walking Weekends’ series covering all of the national parks of Northern England.
Three of his books have been awarded ‘travel book of the week’ in the Sunday Times, Mail on Sunday and Guardian.
Mark is also a Mountain Leader and Outdoor Instructor and offers map reading courses, navigation skills weekends, guided walks and outdoor adventures in the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and beyond.
You can find more details at www.teamwalking.co.uk
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