Those asked to go on walks frequently wonder how to take notes and are uneasy about being away from their mobile devices.

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The Ramblers charity, which promotes walking for health and pleasure, wants to get people to go on walks of five miles or less.

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The marine is a keen walker and is known to go on very long walks, heading miles outside of the Arbroath area, sometimes venturing as far as Barry Buddon and even the Carse of Gowrie.

BBC: Ralph Hebden