Walking Routes in England
England is covered with hundreds of well signed walking paths and trails passing through some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the country.
We have organised these routes by county with an overview map also available.
Please use the links below to view the currently mapped routes.
National Parks, AONB and Other Regions Walking Routes
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| Stamford Meadows Walk | 2 miles (2.7 km) | This walk explores the Town Meadows park in the Lincolnshire town of Stamford. |
| Pershore Bridges Circular Walk | 3 miles (5.2 km) | This easy circular walk follows a peaceful stretch of the River Avon and passes through Tiddesley Wood and the surrounding Worcestershire countryside. The route is mostly flat and provides a pleasant mixture of riverside paths, woodland, pasture and apple orchards. |
| Arley to Bewdley River Walk | 4 miles (6.3 km) | This riverside walk follows the Severn Way from Upper Arley to Bewdley. The route runs for about 4 miles, following the waymarked footpath south past Trimpley Reservoir and Eymore Wood before finishing in Bewdley. |
| Hudeshope Beck Walk | 3 miles (5.3 km) | This circular walk follows the Hudeshope Beck Walk and the Skears Walk in County Durham. The scenic area is located just north of Middleton in Teesdale and includes a series of pretty waterfalls. |
| Frosterley Marble Walk | 5 miles (7.7 km) | This circular walk explores the countryside around Frosterley in County Durham. It's about 5 miles long and follows a mixture of public footpaths, country lanes and riverside paths through the attractive Weardale landscape. |
| Teesdale Three Waterfalls Circular Walk | 5 miles (8.1 km) | This spectacular circular walk explores one of the most attractive sections of Upper Teesdale, taking in three impressive waterfalls along the way. Starting at Bowlees Visitor Centre, the route combines riverside paths, woodland, open moorland and historic features, with Summerhill Force, Low Force and High Force Waterfall providing the main highlights. |
| Bridgewater Monument Walk | 1 miles (1.5 km) | This short circular walk visits the Bridgewater Monument on the Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire. There is a car park and visitor centre next to the monument where you can start your walk. Various trails run from here around the monument on Pitstone Common and Aldbury Common. |
| Marston Moretaine Millennium Country Park Lake Walk | 2 miles (3.6 km) | This circular walk takes you around the pretty lake in the Millennium Country Park in the Bedfordshire village of Marston Moretaine. The 2.2 mile also has sections which are suitable for cyclists. |
| Way For The Millenium | 41 miles (66 km) | This long distance walk follows the Way For The Millenium through Staffordshire. The route runs for just over 40 miles, passing Stafford, Colwich, Rugeley, Yoxall and Barton Under Needwood before finishing in Burton upon Trent. |
| Bath to Bristol Canal Walk | 20 miles (32 km) | This walk follows a section of the Kennet and Avon Canal Trail from Bath Canal to Bristol Circular River Walk. The route runs for a distance of roughly 20 miles, following the towpath west to Swineford, Keynsham, before proceeding through the eastern suburbs of Bristol and finishing on the western side of the city. |
| Cowes to Gurnard Walk | 2 miles (3.7 km) | This walk runs from Cowes to Gurnard on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight. The route starts from Cowes harbour and follows the Isle of Wight Coast Path west for just over two miles, passing Egypt Point on the way. |
| Shanklin to Godshill Walk | 5 miles (7.7 km) | This point to point walk takes you from coastal Shanklin to the inland village of Godshill. The route uses parts of the Worsley Trail and the Stenbury Trail to take you west to Wroxall and then across Appuldurcombe House Park before finishing at Godshill. The route runs for just under 5 miles along the waymarked trails. |
| Irstead Staithe Walk | 3 miles (4.7 km) | This 3 mile circular walk explores the Barton Broad Boardwalk from Irstead in the Norfolk Broads. The walk starts from the Irstead car park next to the River Ant and then follows the boardwalks past Barton Broad towards Neatishead. |
| Rockland Broad Ramble Circular Walk | 5 miles (8.6 km) | The Rockland Broad Ramble is a Norfolk Broads circular walk visiting Rockland Broad, the River Yare and Claxton. The route runs for just over 5 miles and can be started from the public car park just west of Rockland Broad. |
| Landguard Point and Fort Walk | 2 miles (3 km) | This walk visits Landguard Point and Landguard Fort at the southern tip of Suffolk. The scenic area is located just south of Felixstowe and includes a wildlife rich nature reserve with views over Harwich Harbour. |
| Great Yarmouth to Caister On Sea Circular Walk | 7 miles (11.7 km) | This Great Yarmouth to Caister-On-Sea Circular Walk offers a diverse 6-mile trek that showcases the contrasting landscapes of the Norfolk Broads and the North Sea coastline. |
| Elizabeth Way | 17 miles (27.5 km) | The Elizabeth Way is a dedicated long distance trail that bridges the gap between the coastal village of Heacham and the historic maritime town of King's Lynn. |
| Bedford Embankment Waterfront Circular Walk | 2 miles (2.6 km) | This circular route through the heart of Bedford begins on the historic Town Bridge, offering a grand vantage point over the River Great Ouse before you head east along the Embankment. This wide, tree-lined promenade is the jewel of the town, featuring landscaped Victorian gardens and the ornate suspension bridge that connects to Mill Meadows. As you stroll past the war memorial and the site of the old Swan Hotel, the path remains flat and paved, making it a favorite for local walkers and rowers alike. |
| Southampton Waterfront Walk | 1 miles (2.1 km) | This easy stroll explores the Southampton Waterfront, visiting several of the key historic landmarks. The walk begins at the Pilgrims Fathers Memorial on Western Esplanade, a 50 foot Portland stone monument marking where the Mayflower set sail in 1620. |
| Ipswich Waterfront Walk | 5 miles (8.3 km) | The Ipswich Waterfront Walk is a recently launched 5.5-mile (9km) trail that serves as an extension to the King Charles III England Coast Path, allowing walkers to explore the town's historic river setting without having to cross high over the Orwell Bridge. The route acts as a scenic bridge between rural and urban landscapes, connecting the Suffolk Food Hall on the west side of the River Orwell to the east gateway at Pipers Vale. Along the way, it passes through several of Ipswich's most cherished green spaces and historic docklands, featuring new commemorative oak benches and signposts crafted by local students |