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Walked off, missing kilometres in wooded area (5)

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I believe the answer is:

weald

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'wooded area' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for weald that I've seen before include "area of woodland" , "Open or wooded country" , "The ___, area between the North and South Downs" , "Area of open or forested country" , "Fertile area between N. and S. Downs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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