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Your great days out in photos

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2. Somerset, Ebbor Gorge

Though just five miles from Cheddar Gorge, the sylvan and striking Ebbor Gorge is far less busy. Formed of limestone, it’s pocked with caves, some of which were used as dwellings by our prehistoric ancestors.

Best feet forward

There are lots of different types of walk – as this special issue reveals. Some are walks to escape, to find perspective, to work through a problem, to tame inner demons, to keep physically fit. The very act of putting one foot in front of the other stimulates blood flow to the brain, regulates breathing and provides a calming, more open view of life – especially when surrounded by green space.

Walking in the country

Dividing the counties of Worcestershire and Herefordshire, the Malvern Hills ridge path offers gorgeous panoramic views and a sense of loftiness usually associated with higher peaks. From 27 May, Malvern Walking Festival celebrates this AONB with nine days of themed and guided walks, from stopping in at a brewery on a hop farm or finding the most majestic trees of the Malverns to exploring routes off the beaten track