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cydril t1_j1ms6n2 wrote

Reply to comment by PoopIsAlwaysSunny in TIL while writing "A Christmas Carol," Charles Dickens was "taking night-time walks of 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) around London." to build out the story in his head. by SuperMcG

I mean sort of. People would walk a couple of miles without any problems. But by Victorian times, walking an entire day would be considered below most middle class people, who would have horses and carriages at their disposal.

There's a couple parts in Price and Prejudice where people make fun of Lizzie for going on super long walks.

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merryman1 t1_j1nwczt wrote

Its why bicycles were such a hit as well. Suddenly there was a new tech that allowed you to get around quicker than just your own two feet, without all the expense of having to have/hire horses and staff to handle it all.

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PuckSR t1_j1oskbh wrote

The Victorians actually became huge proponents of what we would consider hiking today.

They were big on walking for health

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