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A pleasant walk along the banks of the River Don that also passes through woodland, past a prehistoric stone circle and along a former towpath by the old Aberdeenshire canal.... More info

This walk starts with the royal splendour of Windsor Castle and landscaping of the Great Park. It then drops down the side of the Thames Valley to historic Runnymede and along the Thames towpath into Staines. There are several great views across... More info

This walk in the heritage area uses the canal towpath for its outward route, but is more demanding as it climbs up the side of the Blorenge to contour on Hill's Tramway, before dropping quite steeply down near the Llanfoist Inclines to Llanfoist.... More info

This mainly level walk follows the Riverside Path along the River Usk before joining the towpath as far as the lock at Brynych. The return route follows the towpath of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. The walking is easy and there is plenty to see.... More info

Start from the car park and picnic site near the canal and pub at Three Locks. Follow the towpath for some distance, then use a road and field paths to reach the village of Great Brickhill, on a prominent ridge. Having enjoyed the great views, go... More info

This walk has everything: gorgeous views across rolling fields towards the Ridgway; lovely villages with great pubs; locks, bridges and towpaths of the Grand Union Canal; Mentmore Towers set in an Arts & Crafts village; and only 42 minutes from... More info

An easy walk which includes a section of the Trent & Mersey Canal towpath together with a stretch of a former railway, 'The Salt Line'. There is a canalside shop and tea room at Hassall Green.... More info

The Trail begins just a short distance from the centre of Whitchurch and very soon goes along the towpath of the Shropshire Union Canal. This is left for quiet meadows and at the end of this section, a climb onto the first of the dramatic sandstone... More info

Most of the walk is flat, going through pasture and along a towpath, which is left by just one short but steep descent. The area around the castle is among the most tranquil you could find, with views of every side of Beeston Castle itself and also... More info

Walks 1160 and 1161 were devised to keep walking going throughout the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that devastated the countryside at the start of the century. Both have more road-walking than you or I would like and although they are still... More info

This walk has a bridleway, woodland, a short stretch of parkland, the canal, a few fields and good views of the Lake District from the elevated towpath, making a more than satisfactory day out. The intention was to offer an improved version of Walk... More info

From the town centre the famous bridge over the River Dee is crossed, beyond which a short climb leads to the canal towpath. This brings you out into more open country, where field-paths are followed to the foot of the hill on which Castell Dinas... More info

A charming and easy circular walk by the Trent & Mersey Canal. The walk takes you along the banks of the canal, on good towpaths (suitable for small children to walk - with supervision of course) to the junction of the canal with the River Trent and... More info

A spectacular walk over the Chinley Churn moors to join the old drovers' road to Hayfield, joining first the Sett Valley Trail followed by The Goyt Way and taking in Torside Park in New Mills. It finishes along the canal towpath to the car park at... More info

This walk is very varied, using the Grand Western Canal towpath, then on to footpaths across farmland through quiet country lanes which take you into the mid-Devon countryside and small villages. There is also the option to visit St Mary's Church and... More info

The Glasgow branch of the Forth and Clyde Canal is largely disused, but is far from derelict. Currently the haunt of joggers, dog-walkers and the occasional cyclist, there are plans to redevelop the canal. This is a tranquil and wheelchair-friendly... More info

The Slimbridge Wetlands Nature Reserve lies between the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal and the River Severn upstream from Purton. The walk follows the Severn Way along the edge of the reserve via the canal towpath as far as Shepherd's Patch, close to... More info

The walk starts by following the River Lee towpath, passing Ware's gazebos before crossing to the opposite bank and running along a quiet path towards the edge of the village of Bengeo. The walk turns to reach Hertford Lock and then returns through... More info

One of several pleasant walks at Fort Augustus, at the south end of Loch Ness. This walk is along the old towpath on the Caledonian Canal, from the village of Fort Augustus to the Kytra Lock. With the canal on one side of the path and the scenic... More info

The walk has three distinct parts: the towpath of the Leeds / Liverpool Canal; the Cheshire Lines Path; and field paths.... More info

A relativly easy walk along country lanes and tracks and country park, followed by a stroll along the canal towpath back to the start.... More info

This easy walk is good for most times of the year because it is firm underfoot in what is a rather wet area. Only the towpath opposite the hall is muddy. There is plenty of interest for a short walk.... More info

West Lancashire means the Lancashire Plain to most of us, but there is a series of hills, outliers of the Pennines, which lie along its edge. Harrock Hill, Parbold Hill and the height topped by Ashurst's Beacon are among them. There is a good network... More info

Clieves Hill, just outside Ormskirk, is one of a line of low hills that look west across the Lancashire Plain and have much more distant views than you would think their height merits. In this case the Welsh Hills are frequently in sight, while the... More info

This walk starts in the lovely little market town of Market Bosworth, in Leicestershire. Using part of the Leicestershire Round (100-mile walk) it crosses fields to reach the village of Carlton and then Shackerstone Station, home of the Battlefield... More info

This is a circular walk near the tiny Leicestershire hamlet of Far Coton (two farms and six houses). It begins along the Ashby Canal towpath, up a small lane into Far Coton and then across fields, along bridleways and small country lanes to... More info

From Shackerstone - the home of the Bosworth Battlefield Railway - this walk uses a quiet country lane, fields and a green lane to reach the Ashby Canal. It then returns along the towpath through the quiet and peaceful part of Leicestershire.... More info

The parish church at Foxton is the starting place for this walk of canal interest and beauty. The route heads for the Foxton Locks on the Leicester Canal before taking the towpath of the Market Harborough Arm, returning via field-paths.... More info

The walk starts with a short walk along the Grand Union Canal, then heads across fields to Marston Trussell, before turning back through Lubenham and past Gartree Prison to the village of Foxton. Here we rejoin the Grand Union Canal towpath and a... More info

From the Leicestershire village of Congerstone, walk along the towpath of the peaceful Ashby Canal before crossing fields to reach the old village of Carlton, dating from pre-Roman times. From the church, cross more fields and walk through a wood to... More info

A circular walk starting at Wistow Church, then travelling across fields to Newton Harcourt Church and returning via the canalside towpath.... More info

Take a walk through the green heart of Leicester, along the flat, well-maintained paths of the Great Central Way and the Grand Union Canal towpath. Both Abbey Park and Aylestone Meadow are great picnic spots, why not make a day of it?... More info

Starting from the Visitors' Centre, this walk uses quiet country lanes, footpaths and canal towpaths to traverse the recently rediscovered battlefield of Bosworth or Redemore and see where Richard is thought to have met his death.... More info

Linear walk along the Regent's Canal towpath from the basin at Little Venice, past London Zoo to bustling Camden Lock. Walk featured in the 'Pathways' book. ... More info

This walk is a mixture of canal towpath (the Leeds - Liverpool) and lanes and is not very taxing. As on many walks in this low-lying, flat area it is the vast expanse of sky that impresses, so save it for a good day!... More info

This is an easy halfday walk on level ground and mostly on well-surfaced tracks. Signposting is good and there are no stiles. There is a variety of terrain: suburban streets, canal towpath, riverbank, young woodland and an urban park round the town... More info

A circuit linking ancient woodland, farm, field track, canal towpath and aqueduct, offering views in all directions over undulating patchwork fields and the hillsides of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This 'barrier free' walk offers the chance... More info

This easy walk starts along the River Usk, using the canal towpath before returning via a disused railway line.... More info

Follow the Nene Way to the Grand Union Canal's towpath. Take footpaths through fields and meadows to the pretty village of Nether Heyford and then onto more footpaths and the River Nene and back to the canal and Weedon.... More info

A walk through some typical English villages / hamlets and countryside and along the towpath of the River Nene (kingfishers and dragonflies in abundance), with the choice of visiting the Castle Ashby gardens, craft shops and tea rooms en route. The... More info

A long and pleasant walk from Nottingham's busy city centre along the canal towpath, through a city park and the university campus to the deer-park of Wollaton Hall. Walk back to the centre via the prestigious residential area known as The Park.... More info

The walk is varied, using footpaths and bridleways, country lanes and canal towpath, with panoramic views over a patchwork array of fields, woodland and valley slopes.... More info

This walk follows the River Thames, with its lovely surrounds, to visit the city of Oxford. Usually very difficult to drive into, this access, on foot, is an ideal way of seeing the many colleges and historic sites of Oxford. The return journey from... More info

A figure of eight walk from the canal side village of Thrupp in Oxfordshire, combining towpaths, fieldpaths and street walking in Kidlington, giving an interesting mix of rural and industrial scenes.... More info

This easy walk starts along the canal and then explores part of the Dinore Tramway. Talybont Reservoir is home to a lot of birds, particularly in the autumn.... More info

Although this is a short walk, it is very interesting. After walking along the canal towpath the walk makes its way to the banks of the River Usk. The first part of the river walk is taxing, as the path goes over boulders and rocks; however the river... More info

The walk is on clearly marked tracks, as after a short walk on the canal the route climbs part of the Dinore Trail. From there it follows the Usk Valley Walk as far as Pencelli and returns via the towpath of the Brecon Canal. The height gain is done... More info

This is an easy walk but classed as moderate because of the rather steep ascent after Waymark 04. All the tracks used are good. The towpath is well-maintained, the old railway track has been tarmacked and there are no stiles. Just enjoy the peace and... More info

From the nature reserve at Coed-y-dinas, south of Welshpool, this walk offers flat walking beside the River Severn, returning along the tranquil towpath of the Montgomery Canal.... More info

This is an almost flat walk on the Staffordshire / Shropshire border with no stiles and with views of The Wrekin from its modest high point. It uses a new (April 2012) board-walk across a water meadow to reach a lane, after which there are farm... More info

This is a short, fairly flat walk starting and ending near a pub. It is a mixture of country lanes and canal towpath. It can be very muddy between Waymarkss 07 and 08, even to the extent of flooding in very wet weather.... More info

This is an easy, flat walk, covering canal towpath, farmland and quiet country lanes, an ideal walk before or after a pub meal.... More info

From the peaceful village green surrounded with attractive houses and cottages, the route climbs the High Street, then drops to pastureland below the village. It leads to the Oxford Canal on its descent from the summit via the locks. Following the... More info

A good proportion of this walk is on canal towpath, following the dramatic climb of the twenty-one Hatton Locks; very pleasant with distant views. ... More info

The walk begins along a bridleway before joining the Grand Union Canal towpath and returning to Southam via lovely agricultural land with lovely long-distance views. Southam itself has a variety of interesting historical shops and pubs. This is a... More info

A good walk combining field-paths and canal towpath in very rural surroundings and mostly on the level. The stretch of canal-walking on the return journey is delightfully tranquil and green, with many interesting points along the way.... More info

A circular route around some of the Birmingham Canal Navigation, almost entirely along towpaths.... More info

A delightful waterside stroll between the Saxon town of Bradford-on-Avon and the neighbouring hamlet of Avoncliff, deep in the Avon Valley. The outward leg of the walk follows the banks of the River Avon, with the return leg following the towpath... More info

A gloriously-varied walk (say it myself) in a right rural setting. By footpath, byway, bridleway and towpath the route explores a patchwork of Wiltshire woods, fields and downland plus waterside habitat and includes the attractive village of... More info

An easy walk starting from the Bowling Green Inn, a lovely pub and restaurant, mainly along scenic lanes, and some public footpaths, bridleways and a canal towpath, with a lock and a mill. ... More info

The walk is mainly to the east of Chirk and is about evenly divided between canal towpath, quiet country lanes and fields. There is little climbing and for the distance, very few stiles. Views are good and it makes an interesting walk in an area... More info

This has a 'little bit of everything' Riverside, canal towpath, woodland, parkland and some delightfully bleak moorland. Visit the historic village of Saltaire with its recently acquired world heritage status. There are stunning views over the Aire... More info

This is a short walk that is easy to follow and has as its objective an ancient pack-horse bridge which is reached mainly by a canal towpath. The walk also passes a canal visitor centre where there is a cafe and toilets at the point where the tunnel... More info

This walk starts from Linlithgow Station cark park before climbing out of town to Beecraigs Country Park. After visiting the park centre it goes through the country park woods to the top of Cockleroy Hill with its impressive viewpoint. Then the walk... More info

Mainly using off-road footpaths and pavements along roads in quiet estates, this urban walk also passes though a park and the wooded grounds of a medieval priory. It ends along the towpath of the Union Canal. It affords a link to two more rural walks... More info

A varied walk over old railways, country park, canal feeder path, canal aqueduct, towpath and urban paths.... More info