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A walking group following the 1931 Alfred Wainwright route across the Lakeland Fells, Great Langdale to Ambleside, Cumbria
Walking the 1931 Alfred Wainwright route across the Lakeland Fells, Great Langdale to Ambleside, Cumbria | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Walking

Find the best places to walk in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From coastal paths to tracks through ancient woodland and accessible trails, there’s something to suit everyone.

Top places to walk

Visitor in a wheelchair on a walk with children in the garden at Tyntesfield, Somerset
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Top accessible walks 

Find accessible trails to explore with pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids. Get out in nature without having to go off the beaten track.

Two people in warm clothes walk along a path, with the sea behind them

Top coastal walks 

Explore some of the UK's most famous natural landmarks on a coastal walk. With a variety of walking trails offering clifftop views, golden sands and local wildlife, there's a walk for everyone.

Walkers passing by a stream on Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountains, County Down
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Hill and mountain walks 

Explore a range of memorable and historic hill and mountain trails across the UK. There's something for everyone from seasoned adventurers to relaxed ramblers, nature lovers to family groups.

A man and a woman enjoy the view whilst walking in the Peak District
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Cotswold Outdoor: our exclusive walking partner 

Learn about the National Trust’s ongoing partnership with Cotswold Outdoor. Find out how they help us care for precious places and the exclusive discount available for National Trust supporters.

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  1. A bench overlooking the sea view and the Mewstone rocky island, at Coleton Fishacre, Devon
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    Trail

    125th anniversary trail 

    Coleton Fishacre, Kingswear, Devon

    This accessible walk in Coleton Fishacre garden takes in the best of everything: viewpoints of the terraced garden, woodland paths and stretching sea views.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 0.77 (km: 1.24)
  2. Visitors arriving outside Packwood House in Warwickshire. A group turns to walk down the path to the front door, by the front door a small child can be seen.
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    Trail

    A circular walk around Packwood 

    Packwood House, Lapworth, Warwickshire

    Enjoy an easy walk around Packwood House, which takes you through the picturesque park and up to its 13th-century church.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.83)
  3. Dusk over Mottistone Common and the sea at Mottistone Estate, Isle of Wight
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    Trail

    A climb to the common at Mottistone 

    Mottistone Gardens and Estate, near Brighstone, Isle of Wight

    The views from the heather-covered Mottistone Common are the highlight of this walk, which also takes in a mysterious ancient monument.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 3.9 (km: 6.28)
  4. A grassy path entices the walker onto St Helens Duver
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    Trail

    A coastal walk at St Helens Duver 

    St Helens Duver, St Helens, Isle of Wight

    A circular coastal walk from St Helens village that takes you along a wildlife-rich sandy spit of land.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 3.2 (km: 5.15)
  5. 2 women enjoying an intermediate walk around the estate
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    Trail

    A gentle walk around Hardwick 

    Hardwick, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

    A short walk around Hardwick in Derbyshire taking in the surrounding woodlands and ancient park.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.61)
  6. A silhouetted figure walks across the frosty donkey green with the wintry early morning sun casting a shadow through the trees.
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    Trail

    A hilltop stroll at Box Hill 

    Box Hill, Tadworth, Surrey

    Take in some of Surrey's finest views and marvel at the hidden history of Box Hill on this gentle circular walk around the hilltop.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.61)
  7. A wheat field with Compton Bay and the white cliffs of Tennyson Down behind
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    Trail

    A Mottistone meander: south to the sea 

    Mottistone Gardens and Estate, near Brighstone, Isle of Wight

    A circular walking route that takes you south from Mottistone Gardens to the coastal cliffs at Sudmoor Point.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 2.8 (km: 4.51)
  8. Shippams Poste, Slindon Estate, Sussex
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    Trail

    A Roman ramble to Gumber Farm 

    Slindon Estate, near Arundel, West Sussex

    This circular trail through the Slindon Estate encompasses a Roman road across open downland, plus a chalky woodland ride known as Leper's Path.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 3.75 (km: 6.04)
  9. A view along the coast path at Stoke Point, near Wembury, Devon
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    Trail

    A short coastal walk at Stoke Point 

    Wembury, Wembury, Devon

    This clifftop walk down to a picturesque viewpoint offers dramatic vistas and a chance to spot rare birds and marine life – especially if you bring your binoculars.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.61)
  10. The avenue of lime and chestnut trees in Morden Hall Park, London
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    Trail

    A suburban oasis: Morden Hall Park walk 

    Morden Hall Park, Morden, London

    Take a stroll through the historic parkland of Morden Hall Park, created by the Hatfeild family in the 19th century. A true oasis in the heart of South London.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 1.9 (km: 3.06)
  11. Looking through the trees and across Loe Pool
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    Trail

    A walk around Loe Pool 

    Penrose, Helston, Cornwall

    Discover the landscape around Cornwall's largest natural lake, on this 10km circular trail. Explore woodland, marshland and the coast, while keeping the lake in sight. Just after the halfway mark, stop and recuperate some energy at the Stables Cafe.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 6.25 (km: 10.06)
  12. Giants castle bridge over River Bollin at Quarry Bank, Cheshire
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    Trail

    A walk through Giant's Castle at Quarry Bank 

    Quarry Bank, Wilmslow, Cheshire

    Discover the Western Woods at Quarry Bank. Explore ancient semi-natural woodland, following the twists and turns of the River Bollin as the trees are awash with colour.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 3.4 (km: 5.47)
  13. A visitor walking two dogs in the autumn at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire.
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    Trail

    A walk through the centuries at Fountains Abbey 

    Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Ripon, North Yorkshire

    An easy walk through the Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Estate, exploring the significant stages in the estate's history over eight centuries, from 1132 to 1987.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 4.5 (km: 7.24)
  14. Carpet of bluebells in the Southern Woods at Quarry Bank
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    Trail

    A walk through the Southern Woods at Quarry Bank 

    Quarry Bank, Wilmslow, Cheshire

    Explore the Southern Woods at Quarry Bank to find the jaw dropping display of bluebells carpeting the bank next to the River Bollin. As the river twists and turns alongside this woodland walk, keep your eyes out for other hidden gems.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.61)
  15. The hydro turbine on the river Teign.
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    Trail

    A walk to the Hydro Turbine at Castle Drogo 

    Castle Drogo, near Exeter, Devon

    Take a gentle walk down to Castle Drogo's Hydro Turbine, built over 100 years ago to supply electricity to the castle, and find out more about how it works.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.83)
  16. Visitors on the Lantern walk at Lyme Park, Cheshire with trees and a tower in the background
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    Trail

    A walk to the Lantern at Lyme 

    Lyme, Stockport, Cheshire

    Beautiful woodland and wonderful views await you on this self-led walk to Lantern Wood. On a clear day look out for Kinder Scout, the hills of Derbyshire and Yorkshire, Holme Moss and Winter Hill.

    Activities
    Walking
    DistanceMiles: 1.7 (km: 2.74)
A family in the garden in spring surrounded by daffodils at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire

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