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That last point about it feeling nicer mentally rings true for sure. I much prefer to walk over uneven terrain such as through a field rather than the super flat (former railway line) path to the side of it.

Every so often I do hit a wonky patch that I'm surprised didn't cause an injury or sprain but so far so good. That's mostly on me for combining the enjoyment of uneven terrain with an enjoyment of nighttime walks haha, but does happen during the day too now and then.

Good to hear it might be a little bit beneficial too! Yay for eccentric walking!

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When trailrunning, my worst injuries happened on flat and groomed paths, when I was not expecting potholes. When the trail is rough, I concentrate more and nothing happens, even if it is (at first sight) much riskier.

Now I think about it the only times I've almost rolled or sprained my ankle has been during a bit of my usual walk that is "the flat bit" in my head, but has changed on me e.g. after rain softens up the ground plus a horse has gone thru leaving footstep holes which have then dried solid.

I'll have to mix up the path I take around that bit to keep my brain awake and aware! Good shout!

I usually follow tractor tyre lines as it was until recently working farmland (I'd never want to damage the crops!) but it's just regular grass this year so I can walk wherever freely - I think the farmer sold the land so the council can run a road through the middle of it.. trying to get the most out of it before it's paved over and I need to find a new regular trek haha

I think our brains have internal rewards for balancing your body, it's always a little bit fun to try and find a path along a weird hill.

My best walk for hills is (sort of) literally storming a castle haha. Infinite dopamine when I trek up that way, fully agree with that hypothesis!

A little bit deadly if it's been raining but if it's dry out it's a heck of a workout going directly up/down the pictured desire path rather than following the proper path round and up. Usually I'll go up the steep and down the regular path rather than risk breaking my neck in public, that would be embarrassing.

Loads of steep but this-side-of-possible hills around the local castle ruins - built on a hill as pictured, plus where the former moat was, and plenty of hills and valleys around the immediate area :D

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