National Walking Month: Reader share their favourite spots
Leon Breeze said: "Rhos mountain".
June Brady said: "Walkabout Flintshire have free volunteer led walks throughout Flintshire."
Other picks included Llangollen, Garth woods, Moel Famau, the panorama, and even the bar and the fridge.
Tracey Lloyd said: "Greek islands", showing walking favourites can be far and wide.
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