Mr Dowden said: “It was great to join around 50 other members at one of the Hertfordshire Health Walks in Aldenham.“We walked at an impressive pace! It was great to see so many participating and we had an effective surgery, discussing issues of concern. “My love of the countryside was fostered as I walked through these open fields as a child, and I am so grateful to be able to enjoy them now with my own children. “Walking as a group is a great way of bringing the community together to enjoy nature, while also promoting health and wellbeing. “If anyone would like to find out more or to join a Hertfordshire Health Walk, please go to: http://www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks/.”