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Walking in London and the South East
From sweeping landscapes to ancient woodland, there are lots of places in London and the South East where you can enjoy gentle strolls and invigorating hikes in nature. Find your next local walk here.
National Trust walks in the South East
Discover winter walks near you and explore coast and countryside across the South East.
Walking in Surrey
From hilltop hikes with some of the finest views of the Surrey Hills to gentle wanders through ancient woodlands, these are some of the best walks in Surrey.
Walking in Hampshire
There’s so much to enjoy on a winter's walk in Hampshire. You can wander through magnificent beech woods at The Vyne, or take in breathtaking views across downland at Hinton Ampner. We've got walks to suit all ages, including young families, with fascinating facts to accompany each one.
Walking in Sussex
Explore coastal paths, open parkland and countryside teeming with wildlife on these top walks in Sussex.
Walking in Kent
Explore woodlands, farmland, and fields with plenty of wildlife and birds on these top walks in Kent.
Walking in London
From acres of parkland at Osterley Park to the meadows, wetlands and woodlands of Ham House, discover where to go for the best walks in London.
Walking on the Isle of Wight
From discovering dinosaur fossils on a walk at Compton Bay and Downs to the secluded creeks and waterways of Newtown National Nature Reserve, find out where to go for the best walks on the Isle of Wight.
Walking in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
From gentle strolls for little legs to longer hikes through the rolling Chiltern hills, these are some of the best walks in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.
Top places for dog walks
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Pooch Passports
Find out more about the Pooch Passport scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together. Collect stamps from participating places on your days out and your dog(s) will receive a special treat from our partners at Forthglade.
Literary landscapes and history walks
Curling up with a good book during the winter months? Before you get cosy, step outside to discover landscapes that inspired famous writers, and walks with their own stories to tell of times gone by. Walk in the footsteps of famous authors, poets and artists including Rudyard Kipling, Kenneth Grahame and Stanley Spencer, and discover historic landscapes with connections to Octavia Hill, Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and historic battles that helped shape the future of England.
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The short Wind in the Willows walk
Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire & BerkshireA 3-mile circular walk around Cookham Dean in Berkshire and the woodlands that inspired author Kenneth Grahame's Wild Wood in his children's novel Wind in the Willows.
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Kipling's Puck walk around the Bateman's countryside
SussexThis 2.5-mile walk at Bateman's takes in views over the Sussex countryside, a landscape that inspired Rudyard Kipling.
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Walk in Stanley Spencer's footsteps around Burghclere
HampshireA circular walk around the village of Burghclere to explore where artist Stanley Spencer lived, loved, and was inspired to create thought-provoking art.
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Walking at Toys Hill
Discover lots of walking routes, points of historical interest and wide-ranging views at one of Octavia Hill’s favourite places. Visit to see the landscape that inspired her.
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Capability Brown's Pleasure Gardens walk
SussexA 1-mile (1.6km) circular stroll around Petworth's Pleasure Gardens that takes in the highlights of the naturalistic landscape created by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.
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Battle of Cheriton walk
HampshireExplore the area of one of the most decisive battles in the English Civil War – the Battle of Cheriton. This trail, along footpaths and farm tracks, follows in the footsteps of soldiers who fought in a conflict that helped shape the future of England.
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A Roman ramble to Gumber Farm
SussexThis circular trail through the Slindon Estate encompasses a Roman road across open downland, plus a chalky woodland ride known as Leper's Path.
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Fulking archaeology walk
SussexTake an archaeological walk through time along the South Downs on this circular route. Follow the glorious contours of the Sussex Downs: on one side is the Weald, and on the other the sea.
The Countryside Code
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Follow the Countryside Code
Help to look after National Trust places by observing a few simple guidelines during your visit and following the Countryside Code.
Access for everyone
Access for everyone
The National Trust is for everyone. Our Access Guide gives helpful information about the accessibility of our sites where we welcome visitors. The guide is designed to have accessibility information for all our visited places in one location to assist with planning your visits. The Guide is up-to-date at the point of publication.
Our partners
We’ve partnered with Cotswold Outdoor to help everyone make the most of their time outdoors in the places we care for.
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