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Circular Walk - West from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way

5.06mi +121ft -128ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Henley-in-Arden - Warwickshire

This delightful walk starts from the 15th-century church of St John the Baptist, situated on the corner of the High Street and Beaudesert Lane in Henley-in-Arden. This is walk 18 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

Circular Walk - East from Henley-in-Arden, Millenium Way

5.59mi +374ft -371ft 2h55 Easy
Starting point in Henley-in-Arden - Warwickshire

This circular starts from the 15th Century church of St John the Baptist in the centre of the lovely town of Henley in Arden. It has a couple of short steep climbs with resulting fine views. This is walk 17 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

The Monument and Bennan Circuit, Straiton

5.14mi +1168ft -1155ft 3h25 Moderate
Starting point in South Ayrshire

Whilst in the village of Straiton you cannot help but wonder about the monument atop Craigengower (331m / 1086ft). This circular walk takes you up it’s steep slopes to the summit before a more gentle descent towards the Water of Girvan, returning to the start via pleasant riverside and woodland trails.

Caprington Castle via Earlston, Kilmarnock

3.67mi +52ft -56ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in East Ayrshire

This is a really pleasant walk on the outskirts of Kilmarnock. After crossing Caprington Golf Course past the historical ruin of Blackskye Tower you will follow a former railway track bed across a field to reach the small hamlet of Earlston. The next stop is Caprington Castle and surrounding woodlands finishing with a wander through the residential part of Caprington.

Bleabhal ridge - South Harris

6.39mi +1519ft -1509ft 4h15 Difficult
Starting point in Eilean Siar

A walk along a wide grass ridge with stunning views of the long, white sandy beaches of West Harris and the wild inland area of the island.

Around High Spy, Maiden Moor and Cat Bells. A circular walk

10.51mi +1916ft -1913ft 6h30 Moderate
Starting point in Borrowdale - Cumbria

This is a circular walk around High Spy, Maiden Moor and Cat Bells. The scenery is good and the walk is made interesting by the old mine workings, both on the way up and also at Goldscope Mine. The return leg, through the woods above Derwent Water, is a nice contrast to the first half of the walk.
It is a useful walk when the tops are in mist and walking the ridge would give you no views or when the tops are covered in snow and you don't have ice axe and crampons to hand.

Great North Forest Path

68.39mi +2969ft -2959ft 7 days Moderate
Starting point in Hetton - Tyne and Wear

The route circles the North East of England covering parts of County Durham and the former Tyne and Wear showcasing some of the best countryside the area has to offer from woodlands to the coast, passing through towns and former mining villages villages, the variety of landscapes passed on the way is constantly changing.

Great North Forest Walk Lumley Castle to Rainton Meadows

4.6mi +82ft -26ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Little Lumley - Tyne and Wear

Starting at the magnificent Lumley Castle, this walk winds its way through woodlands along the Lumley Park Burn before heading through Fenchouses and along bridlepaths through open fields before reaching Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.

Great North Forest Walk Vigo to Lumley Castle

4.42mi +197ft -217ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in North Lodge - Durham

The path continues along the C2C cycle route then passes through the new village of Rickleton and the old village of Picktree before passing the Lambton estate with its ornate castle then winding its way through the grounds of Lumley Castle on the banks of the Wear.

Millport Inner Circuit, Isle of Cumbrae

6.97mi +531ft -545ft 3h40 Easy
Starting point in North Ayshire

Starting at the ferry slip on the Isle of Cumbrae, you will head uphill to the Glaid Stone, the island’s highest point, before descending into Millport. From here you walk back via the quiet Ferry Road. Along the way enjoy the views across to the Isle of Bute, Isle of Arran, Little Cumbrae and the hills of Ayrshire. You will pass several small lochs, a mineral well and the Cathedral of the Isles (Britain’s smallest cathedral). Not forgetting the famous Crocodile Rock!

Great North Forest Walk Causey Arch to Beamish

3.44mi +217ft -177ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Stanley - Durham

This walk begins at Causey Arch and ends at Beamish following woodland paths for the majority of the route with one small section across fields linking two historically important locations. Be sure to explore Causey Arch and Tanfield Railway before beginning the walk.

The Falls of Clyde, New Lanark

3.68mi +390ft -410ft 2h00 Moderate
Starting point in South Lanarkshire

Best experienced after a period of sustained rainfall, this section of the River Clyde is pretty spectacular. Starting in the historical village of New Lanark, the track forms the last section of the Clyde Walkway and is basically a woodland walk with viewpoints to the waterfalls along the river, the most photographed of these being Corra Linn which plunges down 26m over the rocks!

Circular Walk from Egdon, Millenium Way

6.42mi +121ft -121ft 3h05 Easy
Starting point in Stoulton - Worcestershire

A pleasant circular walk from Egdon, with the opportunity to ramble over open fields and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Worcestershire. If time allows explore White Ladies Aston and visit it's church with interesting spire. This is walk 16 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

Lias and Stockton Locks Circular, Millenium Way

5.27mi +108ft -112ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Long Itchington - Warwickshire

This is an attractive walk encompassing some delightful canal towpaths, mostly flat through countryside and woodland near the lovely villages of Long Itchington and Stockton. This is walk 15 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

Lanty's Tarn

3.49mi +571ft -551ft 2h05 Moderate
Starting point in Patterdale - Cumbria

This is a short, low level walk that can fill a couple of hours. Good if you are short on time or if it has been raining most of the day and has cleared up in the late afternoon. Nice views over the lake and interesting scenery.

Prestwick to Troon Sea & Golf Route

8.02mi +26ft -23ft 3h45 Easy
Starting point in South Ayrshire

This route follows the Ayrshire Coastal Path between Prestwick and Troon, running alongside both Prestwick and Royal Troon Golf courses. The return leg forms a semi-loop by joining the NCN7 cycle track and then the Smuggler’s Trail across Royal Troon Golf Course. Enjoy the stunning views out across the Firth of Clyde!

Irvine to Kilmarnock via Cycle Track

7.16mi +157ft -13ft 3h25 Easy
Starting point in North Ayshire

This easy linear walk starts in Milgarholm Park, Irvine and ends on Munro Avenue, Kilmarnock. Since it is a cycle track it is great for buggies.

Great North Forest Walk Beamish to Vigo

4.11mi +3ft -367ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Urpeth - Durham

This part of the walk starts at Beamish and follows the C2C cycle route back towards Birtley and Washington through open fields and the outskirts of villages. The walk is downhill for most of the route along hard cycle paths and there is accessible to most.

Kilmarnock to Gatehead Circular

5.3mi +108ft -105ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in East Ayrshire

A peaceful walk following the River Irvine between Kilmarnock and Gatehead, returning via the beautiful Caprington Woods and castle.

Great North Forest Walk Birtley to Causey Arch

5.06mi +525ft -279ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Lamesley - Tyne and Wear

This section of the walk follows the old railway route and forms the second part of the Bowes Railway Path, starting at Birtley near the Bowes Incline (named after the system of pulleys used to pull coal trucks uphill) and continuing through open farmland to the Tanfield Railway and Causey Arch, the oldest surviving single span railway bridge. This walk celebrates the history of the Pontop and Jarrow Railway.

East Coast Path - Scarborough

3.07mi +56ft -36ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in North Yorkshire

This section of the England Coast Path takes in the coastline of Scarborough, a popular holiday resort. Although the section is relatively short, it takes in so many diversions, it could well take all day. It is relatively flat and paved for its entire length making it fully accessible.

Great North Forest Walk Washington to Birtley to finish

4.6mi +299ft -295ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear

Start this walk by exploring more of Washington Old Hall and the new town of Washington with its mining heritage at the 'F' Pit Museum and Bowes Railway before crossing fields to Birtley along the Bowes Railway Path.

Great North Forest Walk West Boldon to Washington Village

5.46mi +95ft -39ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear

This slightly longer section has it all, stretches through countryside, housing developments, industrial areas, a museum, nature reserve and historic house. This section winds its way through Washington New Town, and although you will pass many industrial areas and new houses, you will also see evidence of the collection of villages which existed long before the new town.

Great North Forest Walk Hylton Castle to Whitburn

5.41mi +121ft -194ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear

This section of the walk begins at Hylton Castle (English Heritage) before passing through Hylton Dene, then passes through urban areas before crossing farmland and onto the pretty village of Whitburn and the coast line of Whitburn and Seaburn.

Great North Forest Walk Washington WWT to Hylton Castle

3.67mi +112ft -79ft 1h45 Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear

This section of the walk follows the banks of the Wear then climbs up into the suburbs of Sunderland finishing at Hylton Castle. The Shipwrights is the only reminder here of shipbuilding in Hylton and Ferryboat Lane, the only reminder that there was once a ferry here.