I really like to go hiking every so often.
Hiking is the preferred term in like canada and america
That makes sense, I say that and I'm American.
its when you go walking in the countryside or on a mountain
I know, I really want to go to a mountain for a real hike sometime.
usually hiking is done on trails made for hiking in the countryside
That makes sense, they are usually really scenic.
on the other hand in the united kingdom and ireland they call it walks or walking