Preston, Lancashire. UK Weather. 17 Jan 2022. Kathy a local guide from Weight Watchers holding a tablet or trekker cam, is carrying out a virtual morning walk or guided Zoom tour around Prestons docks for her 200 slimming club members, who because of Covid regulations are doing a simulated walk at home. While travel has come to a near standstill during the coronavirus pandemic, technology allows us to visit almost any place on the planet in the blink of an eye. Credit: MediaWorldImages/AlamyLiveNews
One unexpected trend of 2021-22 has been the rise of the internet-based ‘virtual walk’. These range from simple videos and innovative guided Zoom tours to more interactive experiences using technology such as 360-degree video and virtual reality. The key to enjoying virtual walks is not to try to compare them to actually being out with your boots on. A virtual walk is a different thing, with plus points of its own. You can travel long distances with ease (even through time, if you fancy), it’s a good deal better for your carbon footprint, and it’s a lot simpler to organise.
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