Short and easy walks
Experience the history and the bluebells of the Forest of Dean in five of the best short walks
According to the playwright Dennis Potter, who was born there, the Forest of Dean is as beautiful as any place on earth. An exaggeration, perhaps, but this idiosyncratic, otherworldly place...
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, ancient...
Five of the best short walks in Coniston and Langdale: fells, tarns and quarrying heritage
Coniston and Great Langdale sit at the heart of the Lake District National Park, in a landscape shaped by ancient industry, vast sheets of water and the distinctive stepped skyline...
Five of the best short walks on southern Dartmoor: Ivybridge and Princetown
The five best short walks on southern Dartmoor described here range from a former railway circuit near Princetown to a tor loop above Dartmeet, all taken from Steve Davison's 15...
Five of the best short walks on the Isle of Mull: wildlife, castles and Hebridean beaches
The Isle of Mull, reached by CalMac ferry from Oban on the west coast of Scotland, combines dramatic volcanic coastline, ancient woodland and white-sand Atlantic beaches within a compact island...
Five of the best short walks along Hadrian's Wall: Roman forts, dramatic crags and Sycamore Gap
Hadrian's Wall stretches for approximately 73 miles (117km) across northern England, from the Solway Firth in Cumbria to Wallsend on Tyneside, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in...
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 compact archipelago. Graham...
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 south of...
Explore Dartmoor: top 5 scenic walks around Okehampton and Chagford
The joys of walking on Dartmoor are many. Sit for a while atop a craggy tor and admire the wonderful views while listening to nature’s music, from skylarks singing high...
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 coves. Straddling the...
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 open...
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 with some of...
Explore Cornwall: Top 5 Scenic and Historic Walks around Land's End and Penzance
Discover the wild beauty of Cornwall's western tip with five fantastic walks around Land's End and Penzance. Explore rugged coastlines, moorlands, and historical sites, including the unique wetlands of Hayle...
Five of the best short walks in Cornwall (Newquay and the North Coast)
Walking on the north coast of Cornwall is breathtaking – sometimes literally when fierce coastal winds whip across the rugged cliffs. Golden beaches nestle between dramatic headlands, with waves crashing...
Explore Cornwall: Falmouth and the Lizard with five of the best short walks
Cornwall has been attracting visitors since the railway between Plymouth and Penzance was built in the 1860s. And you can see why. Including both the north and south coasts, Falmouth...
Explore South Devon: Five of the best short walks surrounding Salcombe, Brixham and the coast
South Devon’s unspoilt coast and countryside make it the perfect place to relax, unwind, or experience adventure. With over 120km of coastline between Plymouth and Torquay, the area is enormously...
Explore Cheddar and the Mendip Hills with five of the best short walks in the area
Cheddar Gorge is England’s largest gorge and was created naturally by glacial meltwater when a river cut through the landscape. The 5 km-long gorge is a fascinating natural phenomenon that...
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 with...
Five of the best short walks in Edale and the Hope Valley (Peak District)
The Hope Valley is the geological dividing line between the northern gritstone and southern limestone that make up the Peak District. Walking here allows you to experience both the dramatic...
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...
Top five short walks around Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere
In 1951, the Lake District became the UK's second national park, and in 2017, it was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. With its high mountains, lakes, and breathtaking scenery, it's...
Top 5 scenic walks in The Trossachs: Callander and Aberfoyle
The Trossachs, often called the ‘gateway to the Highlands,’ is a region where nature, history, and folklore intertwine. The towns of Callander and Aberfoyle sit at its southern and eastern...
Five of the best short walks on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is just a short ferry ride away from the south coast. With nearly half the island designated as a National Landscape, as well as a variety...
Discover Winchester with five of the best short walks
Winchester, now a city in Hampshire on the edge of the South Downs National Park, was the ancient capital of England at the heart of Wessex, the Anglo-Saxon kingdom. Walking...