Taking a Walk: A History of Recreational Walking in Britain - Hardcoverby Ann Holt (Author) Strolling and striding through Britain's history Walking is a simple and popular recreation, but one that comes freighted with meaning, social attitudes and value judgements. We are not simply left to walk if we feel like it we are urged by various levels of government and opinion formers to walk more, in order to help the environment or improve our mental and physical health. What is recreational walking anyway? A walk can be a