Up, over down
In Britain, walking briskly up, over, down and across hills is practically a national institution. The activity merited an entry in the Oxford English Dictionary, which describes hillwalking as “the pastime of walking in hilly country.” But any hillwalker will tell you that practising this custom is also one of the best forms of whole-body exercise available.
If you’d like a break from running, general walking, cycling or using the treadmill or stepper, hillwalking can be a fresh alternative for you to consider. All you need is a hill or hills, and some decent footwear to make it all work.
Hillwalking vs regular walking
Those who walk for fitness might question the notion of walking on hills: Isn’t walking over flat or gentle terrain enough? Experiencing one session of
