Article · 11 Aug 2026
Coast to Coast Path: a complete planning guide
The Coast to Coast Path is a tantalising and inspiring excursion across northern England, running from the pebbled shores of St Bees on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood's Bay on the...
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Article · 16 Jul 2026
Walking in the North Pennines: a complete planning guide
This is a region of superlatives: once the world's greatest producer of lead, home to England's most powerful waterfalls, and holder of several records for extreme weather. For...
Article · 14 Jul 2026
Walking in the North York Moors: a complete planning guide
The moors of the North York Moors National Park are of no great height, yet they offer a wonderful sense of spaciousness, with extensive views opening out under a big sky. Deep,...
Article · 10 Jul 2026
Walking in County Durham: a complete planning guide
County Durham is, in Paddy Dillon's words, "a land of change": a richly wooded, ancient landscape running from the high Pennines in the west to a low cliff coast in the east,...
Article · 7 Jul 2026
Cycling the Pennine Bridleway: a complete planning guide
Running along the spine of England from Rochdale to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and on into Cumbria, the Pennine Bridleway was purpose-built for mountain bikers, and it shows:...
Article · 16 Jun 2026
Walking in the Yorkshire Dales South and West: a complete planning guide
Where the Pennine Way drops south into Craven, the sombre mill valleys give way to something altogether brighter: rolling green hills broken by rugged scars of white limestone,...
Article · 15 Jun 2026
Walking in the Yorkshire Dales North and East: a complete planning guide
The Yorkshire Dales is like nowhere else in England. Bestriding the central Pennines, the backbone of the country, this compact upland world of interwoven horizons rewards the...
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...
Article · 13 Nov 2025
Walking the Northern Trek: a conversation with Ken Heptonstall
Long-distance walker and route creator Ken Heptonstall has spent a lifetime exploring the great outdoors. From his first alpine adventures in the 1970s to founding the 900km...
Article · 25 Jun 2025
Discover the UK's best Mountain Biking destinations
From rugged mountain ranges to serene hillsides, the UK offers an incredible array of trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking thrilling descents, technical...
Article · 22 Apr 2025
An introduction to the Dartmoor Way
Circling one of Britain’s most atmospheric national parks, the Dartmoor Way is a 109 mile (175km) long-distance walking route that offers an unforgettable journey through wild moorland, wooded valleys, picturesque villages and a rich tapestry of...
Article · 24 Mar 2025
Discover Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Ingleton with five short walks in the Yorkshire Dales
The Western Yorkshire Dales provide a fascinating blend of landscape and history. The small summits, secretive valleys, and beautiful towns and villages are perfect for families...
Article · 21 Jan 2025
Five of the best short walks in the Yorkshire Dales (Grassington, Skipton, Malham & Ilkley)
Dry stone walls, grazing sheep, heather-clad fell tops, tea-box villages and curious rock formations wherever you go – the Yorkshire Dales has its own distinct charm, and the...
Article · 29 May 2024
Five of the best short walks in Nidderdale
Are you visiting Nidderdale and want to see the best of it? Or looking for an easy walk suitable for beginners or families? Here are five short walks (3.5hrs or less) that...
Article · 10 May 2024
The Coast to Coast Cycle Route – essential facts & top tips
The 139 mile C2C route is the most well-loved short cycle tour in the UK, and for good reason. Taking you from the Irish sea at Whitehaven or Workington to the North Sea at...
Article · 9 May 2024
Cycling coast-to-coast: The Reivers Cycle Route
The Reivers Cycle Route is easily the least ridden of the six northern coast-to-coast routes on the National Cycle Network, yet there is much to be said for the road less...
Article · 9 May 2024
Cycling the Way of the Roses: essential facts and top tips
The Way of the Roses is the perfect route for cyclists of all abilities. It's an ideal way to see the beauty of the North of England, visit Morecambe, York, the Dales and...
Article · 16 Apr 2024
Hadrian's Wall Cycle Route – what you need to know
Are you looking for your next cycling adventure? Hadrian’s Cycleway makes a perfect short cycle tour. Including both the Lake District and Northumberland as well as the UNESCO...
Article · 6 Sept 2023
An introduction to St Cuthbert's Way
St Cuthbert’s Way is a long-distance trail that leads the walker through a series of beautiful, diverse and at times remote landscapes as it winds its way from the historic abbeys of the Scottish Borders, across the remote uplands of the...
Article · 29 Aug 2023
The Cleveland Way: what you need to know
The Cleveland Way was the second national trail to be established in Britain (the Pennine Way was first) and it was officially opened in 1969. It can be linked with the Yorkshire Wolds Way and the Tabular Hills walk. Here's what you need to know.