0_Apprentice
I love going for hikes whenever I have free time.
1_Wizard
I enjoy it too. Hiking refers to long walks on trails or in the country. Walks refer the shorter urban walks. I like both
0_Apprentice
Yea nature walks on trails are relaxing, but hikes are grindy and fun.
1_Wizard
I find it interesting in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland walking refers to any type of walking at all.
0_Apprentice
That is funny. Maybe because hiking and nature walking are both normal in a person's life so the word is no different.
1_Wizard
I like your thought on that. I think my favorite term for hiking comes from New Zealand, they call hiking, tramping.