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camdenlock-(2).jpgOnce you have joined and logged-in to Walkingworld you have the opportunity to print out some free sample walks. Each walk comes with an easy-to-follow photographic guide and high resolution Ordnance Survey map to print out, plus files to import into digital mapping applications and handheld GPS.

Currently we have sample walks all around the country, listed below by county. To access these walks first join Walkingworld and then come back to this page. Then click on the walk of your choice from the list below. On the summary page click to get the full details for the walk; the step-by-step guide, map and digital mapping files. 

Some of the walks featured below are the ones in the 'Pathways' book, all twenty of which are available for free download.

You can also view this listing with walk titles only.

Aberdeenshire

This is a town walk combining beach, riverbank, parkland and historic buildings.... More info

ID:
750
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Angus

An easy stroll between the Tay Bridges, visiting McGonagall's Walk and three historic ships.... More info

ID:
4215
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

Ayrshire and Arran

Starting in Ayr High Street, after a brief walk in town this is a pleasant route on earth paths through parkland with views of the sea and River Doon. It follows the route taken by Tam O’Shanter in Burns's poem. ... More info

ID:
3627
Length:
3.1 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Berkshire

This short and pleasant walk takes in a stretch of the Thames Path and the well-known village of Cookham and returns through open fields. Cookham is a delightful village with a number of pubs, tea shops and restaurants, plus the Stanley Spencer... More info

ID:
28
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

Starting from Pangbourne Station, this circular walk takes in the delightful village of Whitchurch and some fine beech woodland on the edge of the Chilterns before descending back into the Thames Valley, where we take a short detour to visit... More info

ID:
83
Length:
11.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A magnificent walk around Windsor takes in the Royal Castle, Eton College and the River Thames.... More info

ID:
714
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Borders

A circular walk from Melrose Abbey up to the Eildon Hills - haunt of magicians, elfin queens, Thomas The Rhymer and many more, with spectacular viewpoints across the entire panorama of The Border Country.... More info

ID:
463
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Brecon

A quite demanding walk but very rewarding. Extensive views in every direction and a visit to the famous Chartist Cave.... More info

ID:
1153
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

The popular route to the top of the Brecon Beacons is from the west at Storey Arms. This route from the south-east is less crowded and has stupendous views from almost every point.... More info

ID:
1290
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

This is another of the walks in the World Heritage Site around Blaenavon. other walks in this area are 1140, 1497 and 1511. This walk visits some sites in Blaenavon as well as sites out on the hillsides nearby.... More info

ID:
1761
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Bristol

A favourite walk for Bristol dog-owners and those who want to get away from the bustle of the city. The walk takes in two public parks and a stretch along the River Frome, with a cafe en route and the relics of a working stone sawmill at Snuff Mills.... More info

ID:
258
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Buckinghamshire

This delightful route in the heart of the Chilterns combines footpaths and tracks through surprisingly remote woods and fields. It ends with a gentle walk beside the Hamble Brook as it flows towards the River Thames. The walk start is around three... More info

ID:
1
Length:
10 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Caernarfonshire

This route up Snowdon from Pen-y-Pass is by the Miners' Track and then by a short, steep climb to the Pyg Track and the summit of Snowdon. The return is by retracing your steps to the Pyg Track and following it back to Pen-y-Pass.... More info

ID:
267
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Mountain Challenge

Cambridgeshire

Aldreth Causeway was one of the major routes into Ely and the site of an attempt by William the Conqueror to oust the rebel Hereward the Wake. The walk takes you to the fortification used by William, Belsar's Hill. Walk featured in the 'Pathways'... More info

ID:
6065
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Cardiff

An easy walk around the main features of Cardiff, the cosmopolitan capital of Wales.... More info

ID:
646
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Carmathenshire

An ascent of Fan Foel by the north ridge and a traverse of Bannau Sir Gaer, plus the chance to relax beside a glacial lake.... More info

ID:
2630
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

This walk visits places of interest in the life of Dylan Thomas. There are information boards at most sites on the way and the walk is mainly on good, made-up paths.... More info

ID:
2718
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Cheshire

This walk combines a beautiful length of canal with well-signed footpaths through farmland and some stretches of quiet lanes. There is a pub to welcome you and the interest of the Anderton boat lift and its museum, cafe and shop to complete the day.... More info

ID:
2788
Length:
11.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A delightful stroll around the unique architecture of this splendid garden village, which is, to my knowledge, the only place in the world to be named after a bar of soap.... More info

ID:
3326
Length:
1.9 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

Clackmannan

The route from Dollar rises through the western side of Dollar Glen, a deep, tree-filled gorge with waterfalls and mossy rocks. Visit Castle Campbell, coniferous forest, open moorland and views of Glen Devon before returning along the eastern side... More info

ID:
1727
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Conwy

The walk goes through a number of pastures and includes some short stretches of narrow lane, before rising over moorland to Conwy Mountain. The majority of the stiles have been replaced by kissing-gates and the route uses good tracks on the higher... More info

ID:
2817
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

Cornwall

A long walk, combining moorland with rugged coastline, with splendid views throughout the walk, which passes five mine engine houses. This walk would be of particular interest to those interested in standing stones and other ancient sites, visiting... More info

ID:
126
Length:
10 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A coastal footpath walking along typically beautiful Cornish coastline to Bosigran, where you can either continue to Pendeen Head or turn inland and walk to Penzance, the other side of the peninsula, from where you could return to St Ives using... More info

ID:
129
Length:
10 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

A circular coast and country walk from Glebe Cliff near Tintagel, the walk following the coast path to Trebarwith Strand before going inland across farmland and tracks to Tintagel. After looking around this famous tourist village, we walk along the... More info

ID:
4471
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

From the beach at Holywell Bay, climb the hills onto the coastal path. See fantastic views, the sea, inlets and cliffs as you make your way around the headland to the two-mile golden sandy beach of Perranporth. Then walk up into the 5,000-year-old... More info

ID:
4549
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Start inland on ancient footpaths between farmsteads before joining the coast at Kenneggy Sands. Then walk via Prussia Cove (home of notorious eighteenth century smuggler John Carter), past Cudden Point and back to Perranuthnoe via Stackhouse and... More info

ID:
5487
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Cumbria

An absolutely classic ascent of England's highest peak via Styhead Tarn and the Corridor Route, returning via Esk Hause.... More info

ID:
277
Length:
9.3 Miles
Grade:
Mountain Challenge

A somewhat neglected circuit from Haweswater which, rather than climbing to the tops, explores a very remote valley and returns via the Old Corpse Road. Walk featured in the 'Pathways' book.... More info

ID:
280
Length:
8.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Wild Boar Fell is a neglected classic on open access land on the southern edge of the Eden Valley, with stunning views to the Howgills, North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and even Morecombe Bay.... More info

ID:
283
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

This walk is a circular from Grasmere which uses the narrow lanes to go the whole length of Great Langdale and then Little Langdale.... More info

ID:
850
Length:
14.9 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

The favourite of the North Western fells, Cat Bells is a family fell, suitable for all. The views from this route are spectacular. Cat Bells' shapely topknot catches the eye, offering a steep but relatively simple scramble to the small summit - which... More info

ID:
883
Length:
3.1 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

The walk circles Loughrigg Fell to the north and east before an ascent from the south, which suddenly opens up splendid views of the valley and lake and of many of the high fells from the Coniston group, the central massif, Helvellyn, Fairfield, Red... More info

ID:
891
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

The walk starts from Elterwater, goes onto Lingmoor Fell and then up to Brown Howe, with its excellent views of the Langdales. It then returns past Blea Tarn and along lower flanks of Lingmoor Fell on the Little Langdale side and back to Elterwater.... More info

ID:
1386
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

A long walk starting from Buttermere with an attractive National Trust lakeshore path, followed by a high-level route over the peaks that soar above the village. The ascent starts with a strenuous climb up the shapely Fleetwith Edge then takes in... More info

ID:
1400
Length:
11.2 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

A gentle stroll through fields and forest takes you from Coniston up to Tarn Hows. The walk then circles the tarn, before descending through forest back to the banks of Coniston Water. A reward at the end is a pint of the local Bluebird ale at the... More info

ID:
1901
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

A walk that takes in two of Lakeland's favourite fells, with the added advantage of starting as high up as possible from Honister Pass. On a clear day it is possible to see no fewer than five lakes on this walk. Add the fact that Green and Great... More info

ID:
1903
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

Possibly the greatest lakeside walk in the country! Take the Ullswater Steamer to Howtown and walk back along the lake for a classic Lake District experience.... More info

ID:
2618
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A pleasantly undulating walk from the picture postcard village of Hawkshead, across pastureland, woodland and meadow, skirting Blelham Tarn to reach the National Trust property of Wray Castle on the banks of Windermere and returning over open... More info

ID:
3277
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

A lovely, simple and easy walk along the Smardale Wildlife Reserve, a disused railway and a haven for wildlife. Cross a spectacular viaduct to see limekilns before returning along the other side of the valley, with a narrow pathway on a steep slope... More info

ID:
3375
Length:
4.4 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Like many areas near the Lake District, this one tends to be overlooked by walkers who have their sights set on higher things. Turner and Ruskin painted the scenery often though, so attractive is it. Bridleways are used at the start of the walk so... More info

ID:
4155
Length:
10 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

An excellent ascent of Lakeland's fourth highest peak that includes steadily climbing a shapely, well-defined ridge with superb views, an added attraction to this particular route is the descent; this is by way of a seldom used lower ridge dividing... More info

ID:
4384
Length:
5.6 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

From Honister Slate Mine we climb up and over Fleetwith Pike. Descending, we enjoy some magnificent views around Buttermere as we walk to the village.... More info

ID:
4580
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

One of the classic routes of Lakeland; a high-level circuit of Rydal Beck, including Fairfield Summit, with excellent views towards most of the Lake District fells - an absolute must for your hill-walking CV. ... More info

ID:
4780
Length:
10.6 Miles
Grade:
Mountain Challenge

The Eden Valley must be one of the most underrated walking areas in the North of England and this walk not only includes one of the finest riverside sections open to walkers, but also several sites of interest.... More info

ID:
5081
Length:
5.6 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

A walk from the Neolithic circle at Castlerigg along the Central Fells to the National Trust Property at Watendlath. Taking in Four “Wainwrights” and stunning views along the way.... More info

ID:
5776
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

This is a low-level walk from the New Dungeon Ghyll along the side of the valley, with just one steep climb to reach Blea Tarn, where there is a classic view of the Langdale Pikes. There will always be some serious photographers here, cameras on... More info

ID:
5899
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Denbighshire

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

ID:
312
Length:
5.6 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Derbyshire

Follow the River Derwent past the nursery, through the deer-park and past the magnificent Chatsworth House to Beeley, a typical Dales village, with good views over the house and surrounding countryside.... More info

ID:
675
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

This 10km walk takes in some wonderful Peak District views, a fairly steep ascent of Jacob's Ladder - an old packhorse route - and an even steeper one down Broadlee Bank Tor. Walk featured in the 'Pathways' book.... More info

ID:
1046
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

From the pretty village of Parwich the route is through meadowland to Bradbourne. Then it goes on to Balidon, where an ancient village foundation is seen and next by a working quarry to a quiet, almost forgotten area and then back to Parwich.... More info

ID:
3407
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Kinder Scout is a high windswept upland gritstone plateau, most of which stands at around 600 metres above sea level. The highest point is Crowden Head, which at 631 metres is almost(!) the highest point in the Peak District. This is the largest and... More info

ID:
3497
Length:
8.7 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

Devon

A fairly easy walk which takes the 'high road' along an old coaching road to Woody Bay, returning on the 'lower road' via the 'goat path' coastal footpath. This walk again shows some of the most beautiful coastal scenery you will ever wish to walk... More info

ID:
309
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A pleasant, mostly level walk through woodlands into the grounds of Saltram House, returning beside the estuary.... More info

ID:
339
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

From Seaton follow the coast path to Beer, then climb for some way to the top of Pratt's Hill, which commands fine views, before returning to Seaton.... More info

ID:
3353
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Visit Dartmoor's metamorphic aureole at Great Noddon, walk alongside the lovely River Lyd and explore the Lyd medieval tin-streaming area as well as visiting one of the best-maintained memorials on Dartmoor. All this in a five-mile walk, yes and more... More info

ID:
4657
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Dorset

This super walk starts from the car park near the Thomas Hardy cottage in Higher Bockhampton, the route leading into the splendid Puddletown Forest and circling back to cross a Roman road before returning to the start point. There are a few steep... More info

ID:
4500
Length:
5.6 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Dumfries and Galloway

This short walk from Wigtown, 'Scotland's National Book Town', climbs gently via Lovers' Walk - with wonderful views across Wigtown Bay - and returns variously by minor road, old railway track and lane to the estuary of the River Bladnoch and bird... More info

ID:
888
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

This is a gentle walk along a level track to a couple of bird hides in the RSPB's Ken - Dee Marshes Reserve. The pleasant route, between meadows and through woodland alongside Loch Ken, is eminently suited to wheelchairs, though there are railed... More info

ID:
2997
Length:
3.1 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

Durham

This is a beautiful walk, mostly through a wooded glen alongside the River Greta and over pastureland. The walk will be of particular interest to those who have an interest in nature.... More info

ID:
1410
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A different way to see High Force; cross the river at the Wynch Bridge to the south (non-commercial) side, following the Pennine Way past Low Force to the beauty of High Force, keeping on to pass the lesser known Bleabeck Force towards the Upper... More info

ID:
3414
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A rewarding ramble through the fields, lanes and villages of south Durham, including a visit to Heighington, voted the BBC's Perfect Village of 2006. As a bonus the walk passes through the relatively new, interesting (and free!) Shildon Railway... More info

ID:
5020
Length:
14.9 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

East Sussex

Linking with the 1066 Country Walk (Pevensey to Rye), this branch from Battle to Bexhill passes through farmland and woodland on the Sussex sandstone, crosses the Coombe Haven Marsh and ends in the seaside town of Bexhill.... More info

ID:
206
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Edinburgh

A tour of the small but picturesque royal estate of Holyrood Park, in the heart of Edinburgh, climbing one of the city's Seven Hills - Arthur's Seat (251m).... More info

ID:
110
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A very rewarding walk for comparatively little effort; the best possible views of the two Forth Bridges, an interesting coastal walk with fantastic views across the estuary, a stately home and estate, plus a lovely church (part-Norman). All this is... More info

ID:
2522
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Here is the essential quick tour of Edinburgh highlights for the tourist who's pushed for time. The castle, Holyrood Palace, the cathedral, The Grassmarket, Princes Street and the New (Georgian) Town are some of the places visited. You should... More info

ID:
4431
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Essex

Starting at Clacton Railway Station, stroll to the seafront and turn east for four to six miles, depending which option you choose, along the south-facing coastline. You can walk at two to four levels above the sea all the way. For the circular walk,... More info

ID:
599
Length:
10 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

This is almost entirely on the long-distance paths the Essex Way and St Edmund Way. As with Constable Country 1 you will see areas which have strong associations with John Constable and his paintings - in fact in two or three spots you can view the... More info

ID:
3209
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Glasgow

This very sylvan walk is along the River Kelvin, with lots of interest throughout. It is hard to believe that one is walking through a great city!... More info

ID:
3878
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Gloucestershire

Referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds, Bourton-on-the-Water sits on the River Windrush, enhanced by its presence and character. Visitors to the village relax and take refreshment beside the waterside tea shops, cafes and restaurants and walk... More info

ID:
1629
Length:
5.6 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A circular walk through ancient woodlands and meadows, with superb views across the Wye Valley and lots of local history connected with it being a Royal Forest. Walk featured in the 'Pathways' book.... More info

ID:
5999
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Gwynedd

Ascend Cadair Idris from the north by the Fox's Path, starting from the Gwernan Lake Hotel and passing two lakes before the final climb to the summit of Pen y Gadair.... More info

ID:
1376
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

This is a delightful, almost flat walk along the coast of the northern Llyn Peninsula, with extensive views of the surrounding coastline. There are two sandy bays and a beachside pub for you to enjoy before proceeding around a rocky headland, where... More info

ID:
3957
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

From the small town of Criccieth, follow the coastal path and the River Dwyfor before turning inland to the village of Llanystumdwy (home of Lloyd George). Then again follow the beautiful Afon Dwyfor for 2km as it bubbles and swirls over huge stones.... More info

ID:
4630
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

For hundreds of years, vast herds of sheep, cattle and even turkeys were driven by drovers, on foot, from the hill country of Wales to the markets of Eastern England. Some of these roads are still traceable today. This walk invites you to tread... More info

ID:
4946
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Hampshire

This walk follows the Solent Way from Keyhaven to Hurst Castle, which has guarded the western approach to the Solent since Tudor times. From Easter until the end of October, it may be combined with a visit to the castle and a boat trip on the Hurst... More info

ID:
2461
Length:
4.4 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

A short, circular walk for all the family to take pleasure in, with stunning views. There is plenty of variety with field-paths, shady tracks, woodland and downland. The beautiful surroundings offer a good chance of spotting deer along with other... More info

ID:
3880
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A great circular, flat walk in the New Forest with lots of variety takes you alongside riverbanks, woodland and glorious heathland. Here you will have a chance to see some rare red deer. These are the largest deer to be found in the New Forest and... More info

ID:
4066
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Who could believe that this tranquil spot of countryside was once such an area of tremendous battle and bloodshed just over 350 years ago! This walk takes you on a tour of the famous Cheriton Civil War battleground. I doubt that anyone then had the... More info

ID:
4198
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A fine walk along part of Hampshire's long-distance Wayfarers Walk on the North Wessex Downs AONB, climbing up an ages-old track from the village of Ecchinswell, taking in Watership Down and other parts of the huge estate owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber... More info

ID:
4322
Length:
10 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Hertfordshire

This walk starts in Stanstead Abbotts with a gentle stroll above the New River, through fields and woods to Great Amwell Church. A short descent leads to the New River and Emma's Well. The walk then crosses the train line to a disused railway and... More info

ID:
3004
Length:
3.1 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Highland

A walk overlooking Loch Ness (lots of viewpoints for monster-spotting!), the outward route high, the return along the shore of the loch. It can be linked to Walk 794 (Falls of Foyers).... More info

ID:
809
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Two short walks to view one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country and to visit Guisachan House (ruins). The falls, in a remote position near Tomich in Strathglass, attract many people every year. Good paths, easy navigation, great for a... More info

ID:
878
Length:
3.1 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

A walk following one of General Wade's Military Roads (following an old drove road) crossing the ridge separating Glen Moriston from The Great Glen, with marvellous views over the Great Glen and to Kintail.... More info

ID:
1488
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

This circular walk is temporarily closed. A circular walk in upper Glen Feshie to the bothy (ruins of) where Landseer did preliminary sketches for his Monarch of the Glen. Good paths most of the way; also a chance of seeing red deer.... More info

ID:
1548
Length:
10 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

This walk, near Kingussie on Speyside, is a circular walk in an RSPB nature reserve with lots of bird life, varying with the seasons. The flood-plain of the Spey supports various ducks, geese and a variety of wading birds (listed on site) while on... More info

ID:
4942
Length:
3.1 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

A testing two-day walk through remote Highland territory, staying at a bothy for the night. The route passes on stalkers' paths by Loch Glendhu and Loch Glencoul to Eas a Chual Aluinn, Britain's highest waterfall. The walk is featured in the... More info

ID:
5830
Length:
23.6 Miles
Grade:
Mountain Challenge

Kent

A linear walk using the train from Chilham to Wye and then walking back. The walk follows a section of the Pilgrim's Way from Boughton Aluph through King's Wood. The walk is featured in the 'Pathways' book.... More info

ID:
6071
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Lancashire

The walk goes to the east of Barley, away from the more popular areas and through some beautiful pastures. It is quite a hilly walk even though it does not climb any notable hill and has a sting in the tail, in that there is a climb towards the end.... More info

ID:
6000
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Lincolnshire

Belton House was built between 1685 and 1688 for Sir John Brownlow and has been owned by the National Trust for 20 years. It has a huge adventure playground for children which makes it ideal for a family visit - you can indulge not only your own... More info

ID:
2641
Length:
2.5 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

There is birdlife aplenty in this flat wetlands walk, in and around Barton-upon-Humber's new country park.... More info

ID:
4038
Length:
2.5 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

A village walk tracing the paths that the nature poet, John Clare, took as a lad, with pleasing landscapes, woods and plenty of historical interest. Clare was a vociferous opponent of the Enclosure Movement, which was sweeping the country at the time... More info

ID:
5432
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

London

Start at Liverpool Street (or any one of scores of other mainline or tube stations). After Tower Bridge follow the south bank to Westminster, then return through streets north of the river, taking in over seventy of the most renowned sights of the... More info

ID:
728
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

This walk traces the route of the Pedway, an elevated walkway through the centre of the City of London, and also takes in the Riverside Way, the Millennium bridge, St Paul’s cathedral and numerous iconic City buildings. Features in the 'Pathways'... More info

ID:
4043
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

You can reach this walk easily from anywhere in London. Much of the route is alongside the River Thames and the course of the Boat Race. There is wildlife in The Wetlands Centre, charming shops and refreshments and history in Putney and Fulham Palace... More info

ID:
4057
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

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

ID:
6070
Length:
4.4 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Merseyside

This walk explores the seashore and sandhills stretching between Waterloo and the Alt Estuary near Hightown. ... More info

ID:
256
Length:
5.6 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

The plan is to start at Formby Station, go down the road in the direction of the sea and have a look at the church and the new squirrel-viewing area before picking up the track. At the end of the woodland section the road is followed directly to... More info

ID:
4380
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Midlothian

What's the connection between Dolly the Sheep, an unlikely Scottish victory in battle and 'The Da Vinci Code'? Answer: Roslin. The village, a little south of Edinburgh, is the venue of the 1303 Battle of Roslin and of the Roslin Institute which... More info

ID:
2652
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Monmouthshire

The Three Castles: circular walk encompassing the three castles of White Castle, Grosmont and Skenfrith. Magnificent views of The Sugarloaf, Ysgyryd Fawr (The Skirrid) and the Black Mountains.... More info

ID:
403
Length:
18.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Moray

Another of the Moray Coast Walks, walking on a lovely sandy beach, then through open pine wood planted to stabilise shifting sand-dunes, on across extensive shingle ridges (old storm beaches) and up on to Binn Hill, which overlooks Kingston. There... More info

ID:
3180
Length:
9.3 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Neath and Port Talbot

From the old mining village of Abercregan, follow the Coed Morgannwg Way to Efail Fach, returning along old railway lines in the Afan Valley.... More info

ID:
1557
Length:
11.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Norfolk

The walk starts at the village of Burston, famous for its 'strike school'; it crosses fields, goes along tracks and country roads to the pretty village of Gissing.... More info

ID:
1444
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Northumberland

This walk takes in an impressive section of Hadrian's Wall, along with two major Roman Fort remains, at Housesteads and Vindolanda. The route gives a combination of hard up- and downhill walking with a more gentle section on quiet roads.... More info

ID:
300
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A walk through history from Anglo Saxon, Norman, Roman through to Victorian, Georgian & Gothic styles of architecture, with the Scottish Wars of Succession and the English Civil War along the way.... More info

ID:
1739
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Nottinghamshire

Contrast this stunning limestone gorge with the strange landscape of Belph Spoil.... More info

ID:
3979
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Oxfordshire

This route starts in Oxford's ancient city centre, Carfax. It passes through or by many of the city's parks, including University Parks, Headington Hill Park, South Park, Magdalen Deer Park and Christchurch Meadow. The route also passes by the... More info

ID:
270
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Fields and trees and far-off views are predominant features on this lovely, interesting walk. There is a good chance of spotting deer and buzzards and the route passes the grave of Sir Winston Churchill.... More info

ID:
901
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

This wonderful walk is full of variations, steeped in history, and with a rich diversity of nature. The vast natural area of wetland and scrub meadows is a site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of the route is on Roman Road, lengthy and straight,... More info

ID:
1007
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

This walk is a Ridgeway National Trail special in the Chilterns AONB to the east of Goring. As well as some great countryside, the walk visits the picturesque village of Ewelme, plus it takes in a stretch of the ancient Icknield Way.... More info

ID:
5637
Length:
9.3 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A circuit of the Ridgeway starting from a pretty Oxfordshire village with a pub. There can hardly be a walk in England that passes by as many Neolithic, Iron Age and Bronze Age remains, including the famous White Horse of Uffington, which dates back... More info

ID:
5819
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Pembrokeshire

After passing around and over the delightful lily ponds at Bosherston, the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path is joined as it passes along the limestone clifftops around Stackpole Head. Turning inland, a farm track takes the walker back to Bosherston Ponds... More info

ID:
2358
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Perth and Kinross

A fairly lengthy walk that takes you from the Wee Sma Glen onto the path leading to Loch Tay, from where the route takes you through the glens of rural Perthshire with spectacular views at any given time. The route also follows part of the historical... More info

ID:
3739
Length:
14.3 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Powys

This easy walk could be undertaken by most people. There are no difficult climbs and is mostly on good paths. The aqueduct is yet another of Thomas Telford's great achievements.... More info

ID:
2594
Length:
2.5 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

A good opportunity to wander round the Access Land of Corndon Hill and its little brother, Lan Fawr. You can then have refreshment at the Miner's Arms in the pretty village of Priest Weston, ready for the climb back up to the ancient Mitchell's Fold... More info

ID:
4460
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Strenuous

Follow in the footsteps of medieval monks on this trackway joining the Cistercian monasteries of mid-Wales. The walk samples two branches of the Trod, one passing just below the hill of Moelfryn, the other a spur heading towards Rhayader. It can be... More info

ID:
5481
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Rhone Alpes

The lake between Montriond and Ardent is picturesque just to stroll around, but this walk adds a decent climb through the surrounding woods and a visit to the impressive waterfalls at Ardent.... More info

ID:
6173
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Rutland

Gentle Rutland countryside, the small village of Lyndon and its Hall, Wing Maze and a pretty section along the lakeside of Rutland Water, all make this a pleasant walk, with the only negative a ten-minute walk along a road.... More info

ID:
36
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Shropshire

The walk goes across agricultural land to the west of Much Wenlock. A green track between hedges leads north to a second climb to the top of Wenlock Edge, which is followed back into the town.... More info

ID:
968
Length:
8.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

This is a short, circular walk mainly in mature woodland and using part of Offa's Dyke National Trail. It is on good tracks and is easy to follow. The walk itself has few views, but the open ground at the start offers outstanding views across the... More info

ID:
2179
Length:
3.1 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Starting from the car park of Haughmond Abbey, this lovely walk takes bridleways, field-paths and tracks in gorgeous Shropshire countryside and visits Ebury Hill, an Iron Age fort. ... More info

ID:
3360
Length:
3.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A walk through the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site area, with the chance to visit the 12th Century Cistercian Abbey at Buildwas. A short climb brings us to the handsome 16th Century Benthall Hall before returning down the gorge through beautiful... More info

ID:
3649
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Somerset

The Roman Baths, magnificent Georgian architecture and a splendid abbey make Bath one of Europe's finest small cities. Combine a visit to the city with this idyllic stroll along the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal and you have the makings... More info

ID:
194
Length:
2.5 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

A walk along the northern edge of the Mendips; great scenery in Burrington Combe and a fantastic hill-fort at Dolbury. Lots of flowers - and a pub for lunch!... More info

ID:
1544
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Stirling

The walk follows part of the Historic Trail around the Old Town and visits Stirling Castle and the Beheading Stone, before crossing the River Forth via Stirling Auld Brig and taking in the Wallace Monument and Cambuskenneth Abbey.... More info

ID:
2938
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Suffolk

This walk takes you from Sudbury in Suffolk, the former home of Thomas Gainsborough, through superb water meadows and along a disused railway track, then through fields, to Borley in Essex. Here was said to be the most haunted house in England... More info

ID:
1702
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

This walk complements several others in the area available on Walkingworld. It includes an isolated area of the coast as well as field-paths and country lanes. Birds and wildlife abound.... More info

ID:
3013
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Surrey

This is a re-working of Dave and Chris Stewart's original Walk 84, from Polesden Lacey. But this one lets the train take the strain – you can travel to Box Hill and Westhumble Station, itself a beautiful Victorian building with other interesting... More info

ID:
4900
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Tyne and Wear

Throckley Bank Top and on through Walbottle Dene into the Tyne Valley to meet the disused rail line that follows the valley bottom, over the Central Motorway and through Denton Dene to rejoin the rail track, then it is on to join the Riverside Way... More info

ID:
422
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

Warwickshire

An easy circular walk visiting the picturesque moated manor-house of Baddesley Clinton (National Trust). See several priest holes, walk through countryside to join the beautiful canalside to the sleepy village of Rowington, feed ducks in season, see... More info

ID:
4792
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

A short circular walk round the historic buildings of Stratford-upon-Avon town centre. It includes Shakespeare's birthplace and other buildings associated with his life and family.... More info

ID:
4790
Length:
2.5 Miles
Grade:
Gentle Stroll

West Sussex

A real variety here, starting from Brighton's famous Pavilion, visiting the shops, cafes and pubs of the Lanes and North Laines, a stretch along the seafront by the pier and a hike up onto the chalk downs for views of sea and city, passing along the... More info

ID:
268
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

This circular walk takes you on a tour of the delightfully tranquil Marden Villages interlinked with beautiful, soft West Sussex countryside. It starts from the Victoria Inn at West Marden where you will find log fires, good food and real ales. The... More info

ID:
2231
Length:
8.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A South Downs walk for short winter days taking in Devil's Dyke, the South Downs Way and views way out to sea.... More info

ID:
4112
Length:
13.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

On a fine day in almost any season the South Downs are utterly beautiful. This walk takes in Stane Street, the Roman Road that ran from London to Chichester. It has majestic views in both directions. Walk featured in the 'Pathways' book.... More info

ID:
5460
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Wiltshire

A walk around the ancient stones and burial grounds of this famous location, including a short stretch along the Ridgeway. Walk featured in the 'Pathways' book... More info

ID:
68
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

A wonderful little walk from Amesbury to visit the King Barrows and The Cursus and closely passing Stonehenge, before returning via West Amesbury; a superb combination of history with the beauty of the Salisbury Downs.... More info

ID:
4755
Length:
6.8 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Worcestershire

Starting from a country church in the Blackmore area, north of Hanley Swan, this is a walk in beautiful Worcestershire beneath the Malvern Hills, visiting Malvern Wells.... More info

ID:
2518
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Yorkshire

Visit Janet's Foss, Gordale Scar, Malham Tarn, Water Sinks and Malham Cove for the best value in spectacle per mile in England!... More info

ID:
448
Length:
8.1 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

This is a fantastic short, circular walk focused on the 'Last of the Summer Wine' village of Holmfirth. It allows you to see some of the landmarks made famous by the long-running programme and also takes you through the varied, deeply valleyed... More info

ID:
1936
Length:
5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

From the magnificent natural amphitheatre (the Hole of Horcum), to two delightful North York Moors villages.... More info

ID:
3765
Length:
8.7 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

A circuit of Ogden Water and Ovenden Moor, where remains of old industries vie with an imposing aspect of new technology and with views to Haworth and Oxenhope in the Worth Valley.... More info

ID:
4140
Length:
6.2 Miles
Grade:
Easy Walk

An excellent walk over moorland, mainly on paths and tracks but with a little pathless terrain. There are fascinating old smelting mill workings reached by a miners' track and an interesting river crossing. Walk featured in the 'Pathways' book.... More info

ID:
5256
Length:
7.5 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk

Fuerteventura

This walk provides a break from lying on the beach at Corralejo. It's an easy walk around the nature reserve on The Isla de Lobos, north of Fuerteventura.... More info

ID:
6246
Length:
5.6 Miles
Grade:
Moderate Walk