i am interested in hiking, i like the long, vigorous walk, usually on trials in the countryside
Hey! I just started hiking a little bit this summer, too! But I kind of want to get more into it. Can you give me a bit of an intro into it?
well it depends where you are as in the UK, hiking is considered walking whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps!
I think I've heard that before! I always find that goofy. Is there anything historic related to hiking? Any good hiking trails/mountains/etc.? 
well if you are in australia, its called bushwalking, andthey have been doing it since 1927
Only since 1927, huh? Sounds like something that'd have been done earlier than that. Interesting. Well, what else is there to know that might be cool?
some people go day hike which refers to a hike that can be completed in a single day
That makes sense. I think that's probably what I would gear towards. Something a little easier.