WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION of urban walking? Surely, it's a poor second to rural or wilderness walking? Not everyone would agree, least of all some Walk1200km participants, who've discovered, often to their surprise, that urban and suburban walking can be enjoyable, rewarding and fun.
Can we get past considering urban walking as purely a chore to keep us fit for the next tramp? It may serve that purpose, but can also offer much more if things are tweaked a bit. Interestingly, few of those spoken to for this piece mentioned thehoods better, connecting with others, the convenience and cost-effectiveness of walking close to home, the health benefits, and delighting in the little things observable at walking pace.
