Hiking groups set up by and for ethnic minorities, often during lockdowns, are gaining in popularity
Oveta McInnis gazes over Virginia Water Lake, which glitters in the Sunday morning light. “You can’t appreciate nature in a Zumba class,” she says, taking a deep breath. “You don’t get all this.”
McInnis waits for the rest of the London Caribbean Trekkers to catch up, their laughter and animated conversations drifting along the path towards her. “Lots of people have a barrier in their mind about walking, but it’s so simple and it’s so good for you,” she muses. “It exercises the body and mind, and you make friends too.”
