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When the wind isn't blowing too strongly, the flat surrounds of Reykjavik lend themselves to cycling and an excellent, well-marked pathway has been laid from the western suburb of Seltjarnarnes via the domestic airport, Oskjuhlid and the Ellidaardalur valley, named after the Ellidaa, one of Iceland's best salmon-fishing rivers, to Heidmork, a city park immediately east of the it - this route is clearly marked on the excellent Map of Reykjavik available from the tourist office. The salmon season itself runs from April to September and fishing permits must be ordered several months in advance of your arrival in Iceland via the tourist office in Reykjavik - reckon on a hefty 6000kr to 10,000kr per day depending on location. Trout fishing is much cheaper - generally 500kr to 6000kr per day - and permits can be obtained at short notice. East of Oskjuhlid, the path itself follows the river as it flows into Ellidaarvatn, the largest lake within Greater Reykjavik. Formed thousands of years ago when an outflow of lava dammed the glacial valley here, the lake is 174m above sea level and therefore surrounded by Arctic flora; a walking trail leads around Ellidaarvatn and takes around three hours to complete. Ellidaardalur, is one of Reykjavik's main horse-riding areas - riding tours are booked through the tourist office in Reykjavik with trips varying in length from under an hour to a full day. Bordering the eastern shores of the lake, Heidmork, the largest and most popular recreational area in the city, is set between mountains, craters and lavafields and offers 2800 square hectare of forested expanses ideal for mountain biking or hiking - extensive planting began in 1949 to try to avert severe soil erosion from overgrazing and the harsh climate. Walking and cycle paths criss-cross the wooded expanses, dotted with picnic sites, making the area a favourite spot during summer weekends for Reykjavik's inhabitants.
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