A new year often inspires us to set goals, make plans and throw ourselves into everything with a burst of optimism – with exercise in the great outdoors often high on the list.
But what if, for a change, we chose to begin the year at a gentler pace?
Here are three mindful walks in Lancashire that offer the chance to slow down, gain clarity and reconnect with nature – while quietely racking up those all-important steps along the way.