Welcome to my second Blog whilst in Lockdown. As you can see from the title it’s about local walks from my home in Abbots Langley- next week the blog will be about LOCAL CYCLING! Walking has become a more popular pastime for many of us, and to follow the lockdown guidelines, from or close to your own home. For those of us who are lucky enough to live within easy distance of open spaces this is a marvellous opportunity to get out into the fresh air for some exercise. Even for

For many years now I have been going to a local gym 3 times a week where I do a variety of resistance work-outs including what you may regard as Pilates positions for about one hour. This has kept me strong, fit and flexible. Some but not much is aerobic so occasionally I supplement with a cycle for an hour, half a day or on my ‘cycle trips’ will cycle for several days on end when not driving a car/van. On holidays, especially by the sea, I will introduce some jogging which