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Braunston, Route 10, April 2020 With the easing of lockdown restrictions we drove from Essex to the start of this lovely little walk in Braunston village. For such a relatively short walk of 5 miles, this certainly packed in lots of interesting features including two canals with lots of locks, bridges, boats and the entrance of the Braunston Canal tunnel. We also saw a disused railway line, a 14th-century church and chimney complete with markings from 1897. We enjoyed a lovely meal at a canalside pub, The Admiral Nelson. All in all, a great walk which we thoroughly enjoyed. Sally & Paul Claydon Rochford, Essex
Whitwick, Route 09, March 2021 We were delighted to see a walk in our local area. It was a treat to stay local, as required by lockdown rules, but not walk from the door. It was delightful to revisit some areas and discover new ones, deviating slightly from the path to find the trig point in Cademan Woods. We even chatted with a man rebuilding a dry stone wall. A great morning. Claire & Bill Jackson, Email
Burscough, Route 13, November 2020 We chose this gentle route, of five and a half miles around Burscough, to have a pleasant family walk and kick-start our #walk1000miles for 2021. My wife snapped this picture of my youngest son and myself, walking ahead, into the beautiful sunset. A frosty and fulfilling trip along towpaths and skirting farmland. David Owens, Liverpool
Beccles, Route 12, February 2021 I live in Beccles and this walk has been a regular route for years but in particular during the pandemic. However, the River Waveney broke its banks and flooded the marshes (and homes!) at Christmas and this route was currently impassable. The path came to an end and it looks as if I am walking beside a lake! Janette Smith, Email
Cusworth Park, Route 16, February 2021 These routes have helped make lockdown more bearable.
A lovely couple of mornings with my friend Corinne near where we live. It was a great highlight of the Fishlake walk to see the snowdrops growing beautifully at Kirk Bramwith... No lockdown for them! Julie Atkins, Email
Seldom Seen, Route 17, June 2020 We had a day on High Street in deep snow in December, and the next day with low cloud, we decided to explore Seldom Seen and Glencoyne Head. The snow made it hard going and all we could do is imagine the miners struggling up here in all weathers. John Etherington, Wookey