To hate "going for a walk?"

[Crazyladee]

I wish I didn't but I just find it so boring! Walking around the same streets, passing the same lamp posts and houses. We live in a fairly decent area and have two lovely dogs. DH walks the dogs twice a day and absolutely loves it but I just find walking so tedious. I wish I didn't hate it as its great to get out and get fresh air etc but I find it such a chore. Anyone else feel the same?

I love going for a walk!

I agree with you OP.

Walking is very over-rated IMHO.

Listening to music helps :) Get Spotify or something on your phone :)

I love it. I ellipses happily take agn evening stroll if oh would join me!

I love going for a walk but then I live in the Lake District.

Can you drive the dogs somewhere different for a walk?

YABU. When we had a dog and I was a SAHM the minute DH got home I was desperate to take the dog for a walk just to get a moment's peace!

Podcasts or music help at all? I would use it as a chance to listen to one of my podcasts or radio 4. I’m increasingly an old gimmer though!

I only enjoy a walk if there's a pub at the end of it.

I can see where you're coming from. I like going out for an evening stroll but it does get very boring doing the same route each time.

I've tried music and also getting in the car to get to a different starting point.

Wish I could change how I feel about it!

I like a walk. I live in a city and like looking at houses and strolling around the park.

Do you hate actual walking, like in the lakes? I love a proper walk.

I like going for a walk if I have company to chat to or if it’s around a new and interesting area. Otherwise, no. I might enjoy it with a podcast or audiobook I suppose.

I like a walk although I get bored of doing the same routes all the time so have to vary it.

If its just round the block then yes it is boring, I drive then walk so it's different. I'd go nuts walking dogs round the same block all the time.

Oh hallelujah, people who feel like I do. I completely agree. Even in the woods I find it tedious. I don't mind walking to get somewhere or exploring a new city or along a beach. But anything else is so so incredibly B-O-R-I-N-G.

I love walking, either alone or with company. @Bluebell878275 is right though, a pub along the way makes it better, or and .

Can you change the route? Go to a wood, a park, the country? I understand a regular walking route isn't that exciting. But it's what we do as responsible dog owners isn't it.

I find this as strange as when people say they don’t like drinking water! Cannot understand it at all!!

I’d do anything to be able to go for a walk- I’m waiting for hip replacement surgery and it’s just too painful at the moment. I love walking .

I like going for a walk (well, I do when I’m not 30 weeks pregnant anyway!) but only in rural areas. I just don’t get the same enjoyment from wandering around an urban environment. The only exception to that is when the Christmas lights are up, then I quite like going to see the displays.

Radio 4 IPlayer app on head phones, works for me!

Love walking

Average about 15 miles a day and can easily do 30 on a sunday

Yanbu. Whenever I go to the Inlaws I get dragged out on a walk like a fucking dog. I swear they sent me into early labour by making me hike up a massive hill.

Download the Active 10 app and it will spur you on to want to walk more briskly to reach your 3 x 10 a day goal. I find it really helps me - that and music.

Depends what time. If it’s getting dusk have a good old nose in peoples houses if they’ve got their lights on but curtains still open. You can get some good ideas!