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Scientists have discovered that aspects of nature will turn a good walk into a great one, in intriguing ways.
The closer you live to nature, the lower your chances of having a mental health condition.
Certain flowers, landscapes and scents can boost the brain more than others.
Hike is around 24km ( 15 miles ) and needs no orienteering skills.
Small studies suggest that yellows and greens have the strongest effect on neuronal activity associated with a calm state.
The forest’s scent is also significant.
Trees release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to ward off parasites.
Their odour activates nerves that influence human hormones and other physiological processes.
Kielder is at the centre of one of Europe ’s largest areas of protected night sky.
Without light pollution, the stars shine brighter here than anywhere else in England .
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