Five walking or cycle trails through trees if you crave a cooling breeze
If it's getting too muggy this summer you could head for shady greenways or forest trails to keep the rays off your head.
And even if you're staying in the city or town there are also numerous studies showing that urban trees exhibit lower temperatures than urban fabric across most European cities in summer and during hot extremes.
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