50+ wonderful UK walks: a nationwide guide :: Country walks :: UK walks

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We've brought all our walks together in one place, arranged by region. And as we add new walks to the site, we'll add them here, so you might like to bookmark it.

Wonderful walks in the Southwest

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Walk the Southwest Coast Path - or a section of it

CORNWALL
Camel Trail An 18-miler from Blisland and Bodmin to Padstow
Penzance to Marazion A 2.1-mile stretch of the South West Coast Path
St Ives, Cornwall A gentle walk around the waterfront in St Ives. 1.9 miles
Newquay, Cornwall A circular coastal walk
Falmouth Docks to St Just A leisurely walk through some of Cornwall's most picturesque locations
Looe to Polperro, Cornwall A superb coastal walk, starting and finishing in Looe
Cubert, Cornwall Enjoy glorious scenery on this National Trust wildlife coastal walk just south of Newquay. Six miles

DEVON
Drake's Trail A 21-mile route from the Hoe in Plymouth up the Plym Estuary to the edge of Dartmoor and the historic market town of Tavistock.
Barnstaple, Devon A walk along the Taw estuary in Devon, starting and finishing in Barnstaple
Budleigh Salterton, Devon A waterside walk by the river Otter. 71⁄2 or 51⁄2 miles

DORSET
Brownsea Island, Dorset Explore the island in Poole harbour on this National Trust wildlife walk. One mile

HEREFORDSHIRE
Across the Malvern Hills An exhilarating walk along the Malvern Hills with stunning views across Herefordshire
Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire Ancient oaks and a mediaeval manor house on this National Trust wildlife walk. One-and-a-half miles

SOMERSET
Two Tunnels Greenway A four-mile stretch of the disused Somerset & Dorset branch line, linking Bath with the village of Midford
Uphill A stroll through the stunning scenery of Uphill (not all of it uphill!), on a walk compiled by the Churches Conservation Trust
The Parrett Trail, Somerset Levels The River Parrett starts as a trickle and ends as a flood, and the essence of that transition lies in a day’s easy walking

GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Coaley Peak, the Cotswolds - one of Julia Bradbury's favourites
Walk the Thames Path From Gloucestershire to Greenwich in London, or stroll a short section of it

CHANNEL ISLANDS
Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey A circular walk starting from the castle, the jewel in Jersey's crown
La Hougue Bie, Jersey A circular walk with coastal views

Wonderful walks in London and the Southeast

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Crab and Winkle Way Seven-and-a-half-mile walk and cycle trail from Canterbury to Whitstable
Cuckoo Trail Disused railway trail from the country to the coast in East Sussex
Higham, Kent An 11-mile route following parts of the Saxon Shore Way, with a church that inspired Dickens along the way
Walk on Romney Marsh, on the borders of Kent and Sussex
Walk the Thames Path From Gloucestershire to Greenwich in London, or stroll a short section of it
Walk the Isle of Wight Coastal Path - or a short section of it
The Jubilee Greenway Opened to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, a circular route to walk or cycle from central London to east London and back, passing lots of Olympics sites and famous landmarks
Walk the royal wedding procession route A central London stroll, along the route of the wedding procession of Prince William and Kate Middleton, taking in lots of landmarks. Around two to three miles
Ashridge Estate, Buckinghamshire National Trust wildlife walk on the main ridge of the Chiltern Hills. Two miles.

Wonderful walks in East Anglia

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Walk the Norfolk Coast Path - or a short section of it
Holkham Beach, Norfolk A circular coastal walk

Wonderful walks in the Midlands

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Water Rail Way, Lincolnshire A 33-mile trail on a disused railway line from the cathedral city of Lincoln to the market town of Boston
Monsal Trail, Derbyshire Derelict railway trail in the Peak District
Shrewsbury circular A two-mile tour of this historic market town in Shropshire
Church Stretton, Long Mynd, Shropshire - one of Julia Bradbury's favourites
Alstonefield, Peak District, Derbyshire - one of Julia Bradbury's favourites
Calke Park and Abbey, Derbyshire National Trust wildlife walk in a varied landscape including a secret garden. One-and-a-half miles

Wonderful walks in the Northwest

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Walla Crag, Keswick, Cumbria - one of Julia Bradbury's favourites
Walk the Coast to Coast route - or a short section of it
Arnside Knott, Cumbria A National Trust wildlife walk on the edge of Morecambe Bay. Two miles

Wonderful walks in the Northeast

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Aysgarth Falls to West Burton A six-mile circuit of Wensleydale
Derwent Walk Railway Path, Tyne and Wear A 12-mile trail from Consett, once a boom town for steel and coal, towards Gateshead
Walk the Pennine Way - or a short section of it
Walk the Coast to Coast route - or a short section of it
Upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire A National Trust wildlife walk in the undulating landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Six miles

Wonderful walks in Scotland

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Speyside Way, Highlands and Morayshire This 65-mile trail starts in the ski resort of Aviemore and rambles past Boat of Garten, then into whisky country with distilleries at Knockando, Tormore and Dufftown
Walk the Pennine Way - or a short section of it
Walk the Fife Coastal Path - or a short section of it
Glasgow city centre Circular walk starting in George Square
Edinburgh old town Circular walk starting in High Street

Wonderful walks in Wales

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Mawddach trail Derelict railway route in Snowdonia National Park
Walk on Snowdonia
Rhossili Down, Mewslade Bay - one of Julia Bradbury's favourites
Walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path - or a short section of it
Stackpole Estate, PembrokeshireA National Trust wildlife walk, with sand dunes, beaches and clifftop coastline, plus woodland and lily ponds

Wonderful walks in Northern Ireland

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Crom, Co Fermanagh On the shores of Upper Lough Erne, a National Trust wildlife walk. Three-and-a-half miles

Themed walks

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Julia Bradbury's favourite British walks The 'Countryfile' presenter and Ramblers president shares walks she loves
Wonderful wildlife walks - from the National Trust
Starlit skies Night-time walks for star-gazing
Head for the pub Pub walks around the country
Wander through the woods Enjoy the trees' natural beauty
Down by the riverside Walk beside a waterway
Bluebell walks Enjoy the scent and sight of woodlands in spring, carpeted with blue
Daffodil walks Walk amid golden trumpets
Family walks: top 10 guide books Enjoy a fun-filled family day out amongst nature trails
Best books for city walks Abandon the car and take to two feet
Dog walks: 10 best books Outdoor adventures for you and your dog
Pub walks: top 10 guide books Enjoy a quiet stroll before stopping off at a traditional country inn