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Family-friendly walks
Spend quality time with the family and head out for a walk in nature. Choose from a range of trails suitable for children, pushchairs and prams – along many of them, you'll find natural play areas, habitats bustling with wildlife and woodlands that are great for den building.
- The Argory, County Armagh
- The Argory has many family-friendly walks for you to explore. Follow the River Blackwater for a chance to see kingfishers, or head down an avenue of lime trees to find the oak plantation.Visit The Argory
- Attingham Park, Shropshire
- Take a stroll along Attingham's Mile Walk to find trees from ancient times and distant lands. You could even bring some paper and wax crayons to make bark rubbings.Visit Attingham Park
- Box Hill, Surrey
- Explore the Box Hill Natural Play Trail, a two-mile level woodland walk with activities ranging from tree spotting to den making. The trail can take anything from an hour to a whole day, depending on what you get up to along the way.Visit Box Hill
- Castle Ward, County Down
- Create your own adventure as you explore the Secret Shore Trail. This short walk is an accessible route that allows the whole family to spot the waterfowl that call Strangford Lough home.Visit Castle Ward
- Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
- Accessible routes and woodland paths cover more than 20 miles of beautiful trails through a variety of landscapes at Clumber Park. There's also a free 'pushabout' for those with pushchairs on the second Monday of every month.Visit Clumber Park
- Corfe Castle, Dorset
- Go on a walk exploring the historic landscape around Corfe Castle. Take in the views of the castle ruins as well as panoramas of the surrounding countryside.Visit Corfe Castle
- Cragside, Northumberland
- You'll discover two of Cragside's man-made lakes on the Nelly's Moss lakes walk. Step between the rocks and look out for wildlife as you explore the shores. An adventure play area is close by.Visit Cragside
- Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire
- With an all-weather, out-and-back pathway that's pushchair and wheelchair accessible, the Five Knolls wildlife and heritage walk at Dunstable Downs is ideal for families. Bring a kite to Dunstable Downs – a high spot known for its kite flying – and take in the views, spotting wildlife along the way.Visit Dunstable Downs
- Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire
- Ramble through Dyrham's historic parkland on the two-mile Journey of Discovery trail. Look out for carved wooden animals along the way, as well as archaeological clues to Dyrham's past.Visit Dyrham Park
- Fyne Court, Somerset
- Families can enjoy several walks around the estate at Fyne Court, including the Woodland Hill circular walk, Staple Plain walk and a dedicated wildlife walk, which includes its own trails and nature play areas.Visit Fyne Court
- Giant's Causeway, County Antrim
- Head to the dramatic landscape on the Causeway coast and let your imagination run wild. The Giant's Causeway Green Trail is pushchair-friendly and fenced off from the clifftops. You'll need to book your Visitor Experience ticket before you start the walk.Visit Giant's Causeway
- Gibside, Tyne & Wear
- Find adventure around every corner on the family-friendly explorer trail. Swing through the trees at the adventure play area, spot woodland sculptures in the woods or go wild at the den-building area.Visit Gibside
- Fell Foot, Lake District
- Discover nature rubbing plaques at Fell Foot as you explore the country park next to Lake Windermere. The lakeshore path is an accessible loop suitable for pushchairs, while the longer meadow loop is better on foot.Visit Fell Foot
- Gunwalloe, Cornwall
- Take a circular walk around Gunwalloe, an ideal route for children. The Gunwalloe Little Legs walk takes in two rugged coves, coastal views and a medieval church, with hot drinks available at the kiosk.Visit Gunwalloe
- Kingston Lacy, Dorset
- Step back in time on the circular route through Kingston Lacy's woodland and along its historic carriage drives. You'll pass the woodland play area, where children can climb through log tunnels, test their balance skills and spot a tortoise.Visit Kingston Lacy
- Kinver Edge, Staffordshire
- The woodland walk at Kinver Edge has natural play areas for children along the way and far-reaching views from the hillfort. Finish off with a visit to the Rock Houses.Visit Kinver Edge
- Killerton, Devon
- Just over a mile long, the pushchair-friendly Acland circular walk follows surfaced paths through the parkland, garden and chapel grounds. It's suitable for children, pushchairs and anyone who'd like to take a gentle stroll.Visit Killerton
- Mount Stewart, County Down
- Enjoy a circular walk around Mount Stewart and take in the views of the lake on this trail. The route is accessible to wheelchair users, but please note that there are some gravelly surfaces.Visit Mount Stewart
- Nostell, Yorkshire
- Head out with the kids on a circular stroll through Nostell's parkland to the 17th-century Obelisk Lodge. Discover a series of interconnecting habitats, including pockets of ancient woodland, traditional grazing pasture and meadows.Visit Nostell
- Osterley Park and Garden, London
- Walk through the colourful formal gardens at Osterley, transformed over the course of a six-year project from an overgrown wilderness to a garden of herbaceous borders, roses and ornamental vegetable beds. You can also explore the multi-use trail, which is suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bikes in all weathers.Visit Osterley Park and Garden, London
- Penrhyn Castle and Garden, Wales
- Visit the circular route around the castle ground at Penrhyn Castle, which is accessible for wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Take in the natural space and discover a diverse range of wildlife and nature.Visit Penrhyn Castle
- Sizergh, Cumbria
- The Holeslack circular route gives a flavour of the Sizergh estate – from ancient woodlands and traditional orchards, to historic farm buildings and parklands. The track is suitable for trampers, electric wheelchairs, visitors with limited mobility and pushchairs.Visit Sizergh
- Stowe Gardens, Buckinghamshire
- Head off on a walk around the lakes and temples at Stowe, spotting wildlife as you go. There are several pebbled alcoves for the kids to explore along the way.Visit Stowe Gardens
- Tredegar House, Newport
- Take a stroll around the lakeside walk at Tredegar House. This short, circular trail will take you around the perimeter of the parkland. At only a mile, this level walk offers a tranquil escape from the city for all the family to enjoy.Visit Tredegar
- Trelissick, Cornwall
- Walk through historic parkland, along an oak-fringed creek and over a timber-framed bridge to reach the fort and 18th-century quay at Roundwood.Visit Trelissick and Roundwood Quay
- The Vyne, Hampshire
- The Vyne’s circular woodland walk has views of a serene lake and fields. Before reaching the woods, you’ll discover wildlife-rich wetlands and a spacious hide, from which you can spot birds and animals living nearby.Visit The Vyne
- Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
- Head out on the pushchair- and wheelchair-friendly trails and explore Wimpole's ancient landscaped parkland with its wildlife and Gothic folly. There's also a working farm, where you can see rare breeds including shire horses, pigs and sheep.Visit Wimpole
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