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Transport troubles, limited freedom to roam and knowing where to go: the many barriers to accessing Great British walking
Ingrina was born in Los Angeles and sees Britain as a comparatively easy place to go walking. All is not well however; on a walk from Sevenoaks to Tonbridge, she reflects on the barriers that can prevent people from accessing walking in Britain.
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8 August 2023
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