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“I went whenever I could, and always my eyes lifted to the hills. I was to find a spiritual and physical satisfaction in climbing mountains and a tranquil mind upon reaching their summits, as though I had escaped from the disappointments and unkindness of life and emerged above them into a new world, a better world.”

Quote by Alfred Wainwright

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Alfred Wainwright
Alfred Wainwright

Alfred Wainwright was a renowned British author, famous for his walking guidebooks. His works provide detailed descriptions of walking routes across England and Wales, beloved by hiking enthusiasts. more

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