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UK long-distance walks – what you need to know


The British Isles are covered in a fantastic network of footpaths which criss-cross the countryside, providing access to mountains and moorland, coast, valleys, woodland, meadows and rolling hills. Long-distance routes of more than a few days offer you the opportunity to really immerse yourself in an area, and explore stunning scenery, historical landmarks and fantastic coastlines. If you are new to long-distance walking, then there are plenty of routes that can be completed within a week. Here, we showcase the best of these routes and provide our go-to resources for planning a trip.


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Walking the Dales Way - Front Cover

Walking the Dales Way

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Walking The Cumbria Way - Front Cover

Walking The Cumbria Way

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Isle of Man Coastal Path - Front Cover

Isle of Man Coastal Path

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Walking the Ribble Way - Front Cover

Walking the Ribble Way

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Walking St Cuthbert's Way - Front Cover

Walking St Cuthbert's Way

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Walking Hampshire's Test Way - Front Cover

Walking Hampshire's Test Way

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Walking the Sarsen Way - Front Cover

Walking the Sarsen Way

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The Snowdonia Way - Front Cover

The Snowdonia Way

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The Borders Abbeys Way - Front Cover

The Borders Abbeys Way

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Going further afield?

You'll find our selection of international long-distance walks you can do in a week here!

Walking the Dales Way - Front Cover

Walking the Dales Way

£16.95
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Walking The Cumbria Way - Front Cover

Walking The Cumbria Way

£16.95
SALE £13.56

The Snowdonia Way - Front Cover

The Snowdonia Way

£16.95
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The Skye Trail - Front Cover

The Skye Trail

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Walking the Sarsen Way - Front Cover

Walking the Sarsen Way

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