How Guardian-reading over-70s are staying active | Letters

Sheila Hunt, Patrick Russell, Michael Shipman and Bob Hely respond to Christian Wolmar's letter on his non-locked-down life

Re Christian Wolmar's letter (8 June), at 84 my daily activity both during and after lockdown has been an hour's walk with my dog. I am able to enjoy this partly because of knee replacements 15 years ago and partly because of a walk around where I live that is accessible to wheelchairs and anyone who has walking difficulties. It includes some lovely views and is partly along the banks of the Wear. I was part of a group that set this up years ago when, for me, a 10-mile walk was an every-weekend activity. Keeping active requires more that just wanting to.
Sheila Hunt
Wolsingham, County Durham

I can't match Christian Wolmar's sporting prowess, but I am halfway through a master's degree in history at Wolfson College, Cambridge. I am 71.
Patrick Russell
Ealing, London