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11 songs for walking in the woods

Close-up of a woman's feet as she walks in a forest. Photo by Allison Jehlicka/Shutterstock

As cottagers, we’re lucky to have a place to escape the stuffy city and get closer to nature. But after a long week of work, it’s easy to plunk down on a Muskoka chair and not actually see much nature at all (save for a few brave hummingbirds). To inspire you to venture out into the great Canadian wild, here are 11 songs that make for a perfect walking companion. Pop in your headphones, lace up your walking shoes, and go for a good wander. That chair will always be there when you get back.

The Wild Side from Cottage Life on 8tracks Radio.

Track list:
1. Andrew Bird – Tenuousness
2. Lisa Hannigan – Passenger
3. Lou Reed – Walk on the Wild Side
4. Matt Pond PA – Specks
5. JP Hoe – Learn to Let You Go
6. Peter Gabriel – Solsbury Hill
7. Emeli Sande – Next To Me
8. U2 – Walk On
9. Dan Mangan – Basket
10. Mumford and Sons – The Cave
11. Blue Rodeo – Lost Together

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