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Ways to be outside other than walking

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3kidsaremorethanenough · 02/02/2026 22:28

Just that really. Want to be outside in nature just to get some fresh air and day light, listening to birds chirping. I love being outside but other than going for a walk, how else can I enjoy just being outside (ive torn my meniscus in my knee so walking is off the agenda for a while) I miss getting my daily dose of outsideyness 😊 without feeling/looking strange about it!!

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NorthXNorthWest · 02/02/2026 22:30

Hire an electric scooter or wheelchair.

Sunshineandrainbow · 02/02/2026 22:32

Drive and park near to a bench to sit on.

MetallicMushroom · 02/02/2026 22:33

Find somewhere peaceful to sit with a nice bench, take a flask and shove a hot water bottle under your jumper. Read a book or watch the birds.

Keepingmecalm · 02/02/2026 22:33

Gardening. Will be coming into spring very soon.

AltitudeCheck · 02/02/2026 22:35

Can you cycle? Take a canal boat trip, paddle/ kayak, an open top bus tour, sit in a park and sketch, go to an outdoor sound bath/ yoga / forest bathing session. Tai chi in the park. Find a local Buddhist temple and join a mindfulness walk (usually very little walking!) or meditation.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 03/02/2026 06:31

Birdwatching

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