Suggestions are the outdoor exercise restrictions will not go on past the 2nd December.
When does a walk become a hike?
I guess different people would give you different answers, here is my take on it.
A Walk - Sometimes a forced and unwanted activity, such as a low earner walking to and from work to save fares. Otherwise a simple leisure activity to get fresh air, stretch the legs and possibly have some social interaction along the way, which will usually lift the mood. Nothing but your feet required.
A Hike - Hiking is a more strenuous form of walking and is aimed at fitness in addition to leisure. It will be of a significant distance and time and will involve different terrains such as countryside trails, forests, hills and mountains. Much more energy will be required to negotiate these more challenging terrains. This should result in improved muscle strength, improved cardiovascular function and improved sleep all of which will contribute to a feeling of wellbeing. An appreciation of countryside, mountains, remote locations and solitude would also contribute to a persons interest in hiking and this would only be enhanced with time. Some training should be undertaken prior to the most challenging hikes to achieve a condition known as "hill fit" to avoid disappointment of failure on the most challenging planned hikes.
A backpack will be necessary for hiking with essentials such as water, extra layer, gloves and hat. On longer/ higher hikes other items like food supplies, torch, map & compass and some first aid supplies will be required.
Additionally hiking requires accessories such as hiking poles and mountain crampons and ice pick in winter months. Hiking is also likely to require different specialist clothing for both summer and winter months, hiking boots, Gortex breathable waterproofs etc.........
In short their is little to no comparison.