Walking has always been a favourite pastime. Before I took up cycling it helped me loose a little weight and attain a fairly good level of condition. More importantly I enjoyed it, a relaxing way clear the mind and set life in perspective whilst taking a long, steady walk. The highlight was back in 2011, hiking through the Glaskogen reserve in Sweden for a week with a close friend, a large backpack and two half bottles of whisky to aid sleeping in outdoor shelters. Such adventures now seem distant although the memory is still warming. I can no longer walk that far and am limited to routes close to home.…