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Many activities have the same or very similar names at different schools. Hiking is a little different. It has widely different names at various schools. It might be called hiking, but is not really demanding hiking like orienteering. That is a different activity. Many schools call it country walks or the countryside club. Many boarding schools are located in the country side and have access to attractive country hiking trails. Hiking is a popular activity with younger children, especilly if ponds or streams are along the route. The hikes allow the children to learn about local plants and often abundant wildlife. There are at most schools teachers who are enthusiastic naturalists.
Every Thursday afternoon we changed into our play cloths and boots and walked to Trull Stream. Then we played one of Mr. Sharpe's games which somehow ended up in people getting wet or stuck in the mud, but it was great fun. The only problem with Countryside Club is what to do if it rains.
Paul Orchard, Junior Wyvern Queen's College Junior School, 1989-90.
