- It can be social - you can hike with friends or family
- It's not expensive - all you need is a decent pair of shoes, sunscreen, hat and water bottle
- You feel like you've taken a mini holiday because you got away from your usual surroundings
- It's accessible - you can get there by bus or train (or on foot)
- You can set your own difficulty level - you can walk for an hour or all day, on flat ground or up a hill.