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The 30 hobbies closest to walking in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Searching shorelines and riverbanks for sea glass, shells and washed-up finds.
Alike: Both outdoors and relaxing.
Different: More about collecting. Less repetitive.
HikingCosts more to start. More physical.
CampingCosts more to start. More social.
Rock poolingLess repetitive. More hands-on.
Conservation workMore hands-on. More social.
OrienteeringMore of a mental workout. Less repetitive.
GeocachingMore of a mental workout. More about collecting.
BackpackingCosts more to start. Slower to reward you.
Wildlife watchingCosts more to start. More to learn.
VanlifeCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
BushcraftCosts more to start. More hands-on.
OverlandingCosts more to start. Less repetitive.
Urban explorationCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
PaddleboardingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Open-water swimmingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Cold dips & saunaMore social. More of a thrill.
RunningCosts more to start. Livelier.
SnorkellingLess repetitive. More of a thrill.
QigongMore of an indoor thing. Closer to home.
Trail runningCosts more to start. More physical.
Aqua aerobicsMore of an indoor thing. Closer to home.
Sound bathsMore of an indoor thing. Closer to home.
CoasteeringCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
Kayaking & canoeingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
BarreMore of an indoor thing. Closer to home.
Road cyclingCosts more to start. More of a thrill.
White-water raftingCosts more to start. More social.
Disc golfMore fiddly, precise work. More competitive.
Metal detectingCosts more to start. More about collecting.
SwimmingMore of an indoor thing. Closer to home.The closest are Beachcombing, Hiking, Camping, Rock pooling and Conservation work. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Sound baths is close to walking and quicker to pick up.
