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Article · 3 Jun 2026

Five best short walks on the Pembrokeshire coast: castles, lily ponds and island views

One of Britain's finest stretches of coastline, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park takes in 186 miles of sea cliffs, sheltered coves, Iron Age hillforts and medieval towns. The...

Article · 3 Jun 2026

Five best short walks on the Orkney Islands: Neolithic sites, sea stacks and seabirds

The Orkney Islands sit six miles off the north coast of Scotland and pack an extraordinary concentration of Neolithic monuments, Viking history and dramatic coastline into a...

The view inland at high water from Lochranza Castle across the sea loch at Lochranza, Isle of Arran

Article · 6 May 2026

Walking on Arran: a complete planning guide

The Isle of Arran rises proudly from the Firth of Clyde, its jagged northern peaks a tempting challenge and its southern moorlands a quieter reward. Often described as 'Scotland...

The spectacular ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle, St Oswald's Way

Article · 6 May 2026

St Oswald's Way: a complete planning guide

Stand on the craggy sandstone summit of the Simonside Hills, and on a clear day the whole of the Northumberland coast unfolds before you, drenched in mauve and gold. That view is...

Canalside walking on the way to Welshpool, The Severn Way

Article · 5 May 2026

Walking the Severn Way: a complete planning guide

The River Severn pulls together threads of history, trade, commerce, civil war and the lives of ordinary folk to produce a tapestry that is finely woven and rich in colour...

Beside the Wharfe between Burnsall and Grassington, The Dales Way

Article · 30 Apr 2026

The Dales Way: a complete planning guide

The Dales Way is every bit as beautiful, charming and agreeable as it has ever been. This picturesque 79-mile (128km) long-distance walk threads from the spa town of Ilkley through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, crosses the Pennine...

Dragon’s breath at Symonds Yat, Wye Valley

Article · 29 Apr 2026

The Wye Valley Walk: a complete planning guide

The Wye Valley Walk follows the River Wye for 219km (136 miles) from its source high on the remote uplands of Plynlimon in Mid Wales, all the way to the tidal estuary below...

An aerial view from Bryn Teg of Cwm Cynwyn and Cefn Cyff, with the Black Mountains in the distance

Article · 15 Apr 2026

Walking in the Brecon Beacons: a complete planning guide

Situated in an unspoilt area of South Wales, just north of the former coal-mining valleys, the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog) is a place of beautiful and...

Blea Tarn and Side Pike in the Lake District National Park

Article · 8 Apr 2026

75 years of Britain's national parks: how to explore them on foot

In 1949 the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act created something that had never existed before in Britain: publicly protected landscapes, preserved in perpetuity for...

On Dr Blackall’s Drive, heading towards Mel Tor on the Two Moors Way

Article · 1 Apr 2026

The Two Moors Way: a complete planning guide

The Two Moors Way is a 188km (117-mile) coast-to-coast walking route across Devon, running from Wembury Bay on the south coast to Lynmouth on the north coast. Also known as...

Article · 26 Mar 2026

Five best short walks on the Shetland Islands: cliffs, beaches and ancient ruins

Closer to Bergen than to Edinburgh, the Shetland Islands sit at the very northern edge of Britain — a windswept archipelago of dramatic sea cliffs, white-sand beaches and vast...

Tranquil walking at King's Meads on the Lea Valley Walk

Article · 25 Mar 2026

The Lea Valley Walk: a complete planning guide

The Lea Valley Walk is a 91km (56-mile) long-distance walking route in southeast England, tracing the River Lea from Leagrave near Luton in Bedfordshire to East India Dock on the...

Dunstanburgh Castle seen from Kelsoe Hill

Article · 24 Mar 2026

Five of the best short walks in Northumberland

Whether you're based in Wooler for a Cheviot Hills escape, exploring the coast near Alnwick, or heading out from Rothbury into the Simonside Hills, Northumberland rewards walkers...

Article · 23 Mar 2026

The Cape Wrath Trail: a complete planning guide

The Cape Wrath Trail is a 230-mile (370km) long-distance backpacking route in Scotland, running from Fort William in the south to the Cape Wrath lighthouse at Britain's most...

The West Highland Way is one of Scotland's most iconic trails

Article · 17 Mar 2026

The West Highland Way: a complete planning guide

The West Highland Way is a 96-mile (153km) long-distance walking route in Scotland, running from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. It is typically completed in 6–9 days...

Article · 17 Mar 2026

Discover the Malvern Hills with five of the best short walks in the area

Explore the stunning Malvern Hills with these five of the best short walks, perfect for a quick escape into nature. From gentle trails through ancient woodlands to hilltop paths...

Article · 11 Mar 2026

Five of the best short walks near Buxton, Peak District (Dove Dale and South West Peak)

If you’re looking for great walks in the Peak District that don’t take all day, the Buxton, Dovedale, and South West Peak area has plenty to offer. From the shady gorge of...

Article · 9 Mar 2026

Explore the Wye Valley with five of the best short walks

Discover the beauty of the Wye Valley, widely considered the most beautiful river valley in England and Wales, with five of the best short walks showcasing its riverside trails,...

Article · 5 Mar 2026

Discover five of the best short walks on Exmoor

Designated as a national park in 1954, Exmoor is one of England’s most distinctive landscapes, where rolling moorland meets a dramatic coastline of high cliffs and secluded...

View from Sgurr a’ Mhadaidh, Skye Munros

Article · 26 Feb 2026

In conversation with Adrian Trendall: climbing the Skye Munros

Few mountain groups in Britain inspire quite the same mix of awe, excitement and apprehension as the Black Cuillin. Rising abruptly from the sea on the Isle of Skye, their jagged...