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Walking Britain
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This site provides descriptions of walks in England, Scotland, Wales, the Channel Islands, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. Includes some urban walks and walks starting at youth hostels. Length, elevation, and difficulty level ratings are provided alon ...
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http://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/ |
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British Waterways
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Information on angling, boating, cycling, education, museums, walking, and other activities for 2000 miles of canals and navigable rivers--about half of Britain's inland navigations. Information can be located by region, town, or waterway and include ...
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http://www.britishwaterways.com/ |
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Walk Score
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"Walk Score calculates the walkability of an address [in the U.S.] by locating nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Walk Score measures how easy it is to live a car-lite lifestyle -- not how pretty [or safe] the area is for walking. ...
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http://www.walkscore.com/ |
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
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This site "is a clearinghouse for information about health and safety, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement and access and mobility." The "Resources/Programs" section contains links to the Web sites managed by the PBIC, i ...
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http://www.pedbikeinfo.org |
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Best Beaches in the USA
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Annual list of the top beaches in the USA, based on 50 factors, including currents, wave size, smell, views, and intensity of use. There are photographs of the winners, and additional selections for the best walking, wild, and romantic beaches plus o ...
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http://www.petrix.com/beaches/ |
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America's Walking: Pedometers
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This article provides an overview of the use of a pedometer for fitness walking activities. It discusses how to calibrate a pedometer and use it to record the number of steps walked, with the goal of walking 10,000 steps or more a day for health bene ...
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http://www.pbs.org/americaswalking/gear/gearpedometers.html |
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Walking for Fitness? Make it Count with a Pedometer
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Suggestions for using a pedometer to count steps taken during fitness walking and walking for everyday activities. "Counting your steps with a pedometer can motivate you to keep walking." Provides recommendations for choosing a pedometer, a ...
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/walking/SM00056_D |
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The 10,000-Step Guide to Fitness
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This feature describes the concept of walking 10,000 steps per day (using a pedometer to keep track) to obtain health benefits. "The British Heart Foundation (BHF) says 10,000 steps a day (about five miles) can give you a healthy heart and reduc ...
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/3723704.stm |
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Candy Harrington: Have Disabilities, Will Travel
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The basics of barrier-free travel is the theme of this site tailored for people with disabilities, including users of wheelchairs, canes, and sticks, and those with limited walking abilities. It covers planning and research tips for obtaining barrier ...
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http://candyharrington.com/clips/dallasNews.php |
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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"Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a 10-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching America's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors."
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http://www.railstotrails.org/ |
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