An evening stroll is not something that is at the forefront of our minds in the UK. Unlike in Italy, where la passeggiata (a leisurely walk with no specified destination) is woven into daily routine, the dark, cold and wet weather in Britain is enough to stop us from even contemplating a needless trip outside.
However, the evidence is stacking up in support of incorporating a walk, the most popular form of physical activity, into our evenings.
