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The West Highland Way - Stage One (Milngavie to Balmaha)

19.11mi +1601ft -1696ft 10h10 Moderate
Starting point in East Dunbartonshire

The West Highland Way is the most established of Scotland’s long distance walking routes. Officially opened on 6th October 1980, it celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2020. The WHW stretches 96 miles (154 Km) from Milngavie to Fort William, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to loch-shores and open moorlands to steep mountains. This is the first of a five stage route, staying at prebooked accomodation along the way.

Glenapp to Ballantrae

9.37mi +512ft -679ft 4h45 Moderate
Starting point in South Ayrshire

Entirely inland, this route is very peaceful and offers easy walking. Initially across hilly moorland the path then winds its way down to the village of Ballantrae following farm tracks and quiet country roads. The views on a clear day are simply stunning.

Lendalfoot to Girvan

6.25mi +335ft -315ft 3h10 Moderate
Starting point in South Ayrshire

This route involves some beach walking as well as a pleasant inland stretch on farm tracks across some higher ground. Some very interesting geology can be found on the beach at Kennedy’s Pass as you approach Girvan.

Ballantrae to Lendalfoot

5.55mi +259ft -262ft 2h45 Moderate
Starting point in South Ayrshire

This route follows the sand, shingle and pebble beach from Ballantrae harbour along to Bennane Hill at which point it heads inland to follow the A77 down to Lendalfoot.

Circular walking West from Berkswell

5.16mi +138ft -115ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Berkswell - West Midlands

This circular walk starts from Berswell. Almost half of this delightful walk across the countryside uses a section of the MILLENNIUM WAY, with its distinctive black and white waymarkers. This is the walk 11 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

Corlic Hill, Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

5.88mi +430ft -423ft 3h05 Moderate
Starting point in Inverclyde

Good trails take you along to Corlic Hill summit (303 m / 994 ft) on the north-eastern perimeter of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, less than an hour's drive from Glasgow. On a clear day you will enjoy exceptional views down into the Clyde Valley, across to the Cowal Peninsula and over towards the southern Highlands. The return section takes you past the ancient ruins of Burnhead and Glenbrae farmsteads and between the tranquil Gryfe reservoirs. 

The Greenock Cut

7.22mi +308ft -312ft 3h35 Easy
Starting point in Inverclyde

Designated as an Ancient Monument, The Greenock Cut is an aqueduct built in the 1820s to supply water from Loch Thom to Greenock. The 11.5km route is full of interesting features which is probably why it has been rated one of the top 50 walks in Scotland! It is an easy walk along surfaced minor roads, gravel tracks and grassy footpaths. You will be rewarded with fantastic views to Greenock, Gourock, the River Clyde and the southern Scottish mountains.

Giltbrook, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk

2.79mi +62ft -62ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Greasley - Nottinghamshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In the morning of 10th June the Pentrich rebels approached the stream, the Gilt Brook, marching down the Nottingham Road from Eastwood. This walk takes you to places associated with these events and follows the route of the final part of their march. This is Walk 13 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Eastwood, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk

4.96mi +207ft -187ft 2h30 Moderate
Starting point in Eastwood - Nottinghamshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. It takes you to places associated with the rebels’ march on the morning of 10th June 1817. This is Walk 12 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

YHA hopping in The Lake District - YHA Hawkshead to Windermere Station

10.33mi +1109ft -932ft 5h45 Moderate
Starting point in Hawkshead - Cumbria

On this gentle route, you will be able to enjoy the scenery and explore Hawkshead and Hill Top. The ferry trip across Windermere is a short cut but also a quirky addition to the walk. Look around and take in the beauty that is The Lake District. Here's a route starting and finishing at a YHA in The Lakes. Along the way are a lake, 3 tarns, 1 pub and a ferry__.

Angel's Way Short Walk, Baltic to the Angel

5.05mi +512ft -249ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear

This journey through Gateshead begins at the Baltic Centre for Contempoary Art on the Quayside and ends at the spectacular Angel of the North passing under the iconic Tyne Bridge, passing through the town centre, Victorian park and residential areas.

Whinlatter Seat How Circular

3.61mi +679ft -686ft 2h15 Moderate
Starting point in Above Derwent - Cumbria

A circular walk starting from Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre ascending via forest trails to Seat Howe which offers good views over Keswick and Derwent Water before descending via well defined forest trails back to start.

Duncarnock Fort (The Craigie) from Neilston

4.84mi +276ft -285ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in East Renfrewshire

Duncarnock Fort (known locally as The Craigie) is a craggy hill (204 m / 669 ft) which stands invitingly on the banks of Glanderston Dam. Pausing on the summit of what was formerly an iron age fort, take a moment to wonder about it’s history and all that may have happened here many years ago! On a clear day, just as Mary Queen of Scots is rumoured to have done, you will enjoy panoramic views over greater Glasgow extending to the Campsies in the north.

Lainshaw Woods & the Annick Water, Stewarton

5.15mi +171ft -194ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in East Ayrshire

A scenic and varied figure of eight walk which follows the Annick Water on its journey through Stewarton, including through the town’s popular Lainshaw Woods and Cunningham Watt Park.

Circular Waterside Walk around Warwick, Millenium Way

4.5mi +39ft -52ft 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Royal Leamington Spa - Warwickshire

On this circular walk, short sections of the route are along roads but mostly you will be walking along the riverbank, near to parks, or by the canal. Also, you will pass the historic Warwick Castle and St. John's House Museum near to the centre of Warwick. During the first part of the walk, you will enjoy a short section of The Millennium Way where it follows the Grand Union Canal. This is the walk 10 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

Angel's Way Short Walk: Beamish to Chester-Le-Street

4.28mi +33ft -446ft 2h00 Easy
Starting point in Urpeth - Durham

This final stretch of the walk starts at Beamish and follows cycle paths through countryside and villages into Chester-le-Street town centre alongside Chester Burn, finishing at St Mary and St Cuthbert;s Church one of the many churches on the pilgrim walking route.

Angel's Way Short Walk: Angel of the North to Beamish

5.31mi +436ft -259ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Lamesley - Tyne and Wear

This rural stretch of the Angel's Way begins at the Angel of the North and after passing under the A1 follows a paths across farmland and through woodland passing a number of villages on the way to Beamish. On there way, there are views of the area where once coalmines could be seen including those of Kibblesworth and Bewicke Main.

Old Auchans House, Dundonald

2.49mi +207ft -200ft 1h20 Moderate
Starting point in South Ayrshire

Wandering though this delightful woodland, the impressive remains of 16th century Old Auchans House seem to appear out of nowhere. Go late January to see snowdrops galore, late April for wild garlic, and May for a sea of bluebells!

Catrine to Sorn Loop

4.71mi +299ft -299ft 2h25 Easy
Starting point in East Ayrshire

Follow the River Ayr along a pleasant woodland trail to Sorn, passing through Catrine Voes Local Nature Reserve and alongside the historic Catrine Weir. On reaching Sorn, cross the humpbacked ‘Auld Brig’ before passing through part of the village and into the “Spooky Woods”. The return route to Catrine is via Chapel Brae, a pleasant single track road which passes Catrine War Memorial.

Langley Mill, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk

5.18mi +207ft -217ft 2h35 Moderate
Starting point in Aldercar and Langley Mill - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After walking through the night the rebels reached the crossing of the Erewash River at Langley Bridge. They were to stop for refreshment here at the Junction Navigation Inn, now the Great Northern public house, before continuing their march towards Eastwood. This is Walk 11 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

River Chess highlights : Chalfont & Latimer, Chiltern AONB

5.19mi +256ft -246ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Little Chalfont - Buckinghamshire

This circular walk is very peaceful and part of the Chess Valley Walk. The short walk from Chalfont & Latimer station will take you through neat Metroland streets, with mock 1930’s Tudor jostling with Art Deco suburban dwellings within easy reach of London and the countryside. Hemmed in on all sides by the pressures of London and urban overspill, the charming Chess Valley is a haven of solitude in outstanding Chilterns countryside.

Heanor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk

3.71mi +262ft -266ft 1h55 Moderate
Starting point in Heanor and Loscoe - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. In 1817 Heanor was a small settlement next to Heanor Hall and estate, where most were miners in shallow ‘bell pits’, quarrymen and domestic framework stocking knitters. Men from the area were to join the rebels as they marched from South Wingfield and Pentrich on 10th June 1817. This is Walk 10 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.

Circular Walk West of Inkberrow, Millenium Way

5.23mi +121ft -115ft 2h30 Moderate
Starting point in Inkberrow - Worcestershire

This walk starts from the village of Inkberrow allowing you to enjoy a taste of the MILLENNIUM WAY and the delights of the Worcestershire countryside. The walk is mostly flat and crosses some delightful farmland with an opportunity to visit Inkberrow Church dating from the 13th century and take refreshments at a choice of pubs in the village. When on the main trail you will be guided by the distinctive green Millennium Way waymarkers. This is the walk 9 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

Circular Walk from Hunningham, Millenium Way

5.21mi +157ft -148ft 2h30 Easy
Starting point in Hunningham - Warwickshire

This walk goes across mostly flat open countryside between Hunningham and Weston under Wetherley. The first part of the walk follows a very short section of the Millennium Way. This is the walk 8 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.

Codnor, Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution walk

2.65mi +148ft -164ft 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Codnor - Derbyshire

This walk visits sites associated with the story of Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution. After visiting the Butterley Works, the rebels continued their march through the night of the 9th June 1817 towards Nottingham. At Codnor they sought refreshment and shelter from the rain in public houses and continued their search for weapons, being joined by those from Ripley, Heage, Swanwick and Alfreton. This is Walk 9 of the Pentrich and South Wingfield Revolution group.