England walks

Ashford in the Water, Monsal Dale and Great Shacklow Wood ( Download : PDF )

5.76mi +673ft -650ft 3h10 Average
Starting point in Ashford in the Water - Derbyshire

A lovely walk from Ashford in the Water taking in a wide range of terrains including two dales, the River Wye and the Great Shacklow Wood. It's a good un!

A circular walk from Long Itchington ( Download : PDF )

6.09mi +82ft -72ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Long Itchington - Warwickshire

Starting from Long Itchington with its many pubs, this Warwickshire walk explores some delightful countryside and a section of the Grand Union Canal. The walk also follows a section of the Millenium Way.

Castleton Ridge from Hope village ( Download : PDF )

7.92mi +1424ft -1401ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Hope - Derbyshire

The Castleton Ridge in Derbyshire is one of the great ridge walks in the Peak District. Starting from Hope the walk includes Lose Hill and Mam Tor before returning via Castleton to the start.

Win Hill from Hope ( Download : PDF )

6.7mi +892ft -892ft 3h45 Average
Starting point in Hope - Derbyshire

A rewarding ascent of a Peak District hill that offers fine views into Edale. An ascent of Win Hill includes a stiff climb onto the ridge but otherwise this a an easy and relaxing walk.

Mam Tor and Cave Dale from Castleton ( Download : PDF )

5.66mi +968ft -948ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Castleton - Derbyshire

Hollins Cross, Mam Tor and Cavedale are highlights of this Peak District walk from Castleton. The walk includes both Dark and White Peak scenery and generally follows well marked footpaths.

Napton on the Hill circular walk ( Download : PDF )

4.49mi +164ft -164ft 2h10 Easy
Starting point in Napton on the Hill - Warwickshire

A short circular walk that offers some wonderful views of the Warwickshire countryside. The route passes through the village of Napton on the Hill with its fine windmill.

Lathkill Dale & Bradford Dale ( Download : PDF )

7.95mi +541ft -545ft 4h05 Average
Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that traverses pretty Lathkill and Bradford Dales. The walk also includes a section of the Limestone Way.

The Manifold Valley from Wetton ( Download : PDF )

7.49mi +1060ft -1060ft 4h15 Average
Starting point in Wetton - Staffordshire

This Peak District walk explores The Manifold Valley in Staffordshire. The mostly high-level route is full of interest including Thor's Cave and Throwley Old Hall with magnificent views throughout.

Hollins Cross & Lose Hill from Castleton ( Download : PDF )

5.91mi +1099ft -1106ft 3h30 Average
Starting point in Castleton - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that takes in some of the highlights of the area to the north of Castelton. The route is varied, offers some wonderful views and is generally easy to follow.

Circular walk from Henley-in-Arden ( Download : PDF )

5.52mi +338ft -335ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Henley-in-Arden - Warwickshire

This pleasant Warwickshire starts from the historic village of Henley-in-Arden famed for its Henley ice cream. The route includes a short section of the Millennium Way long distance trail and visits the attractive church at Preston Bagot.

The Saddle of Coniston ( Download : PDF )

2.64mi +682ft -673ft 1h45 Average
Starting point in Coniston - Cumbria

A lovely, gentle walk, climbing up alongside the waterfalls of Church Beck to the quarry at the end of the Coppermines valley, returning via the saddle with beautiful views of Coniston village and the lake. You can end the walk with a well-deserved pint in one of the cosy village pubs. A great walk to start your holiday or to do with children.

Miller's Dale & Cressbrook Dale from Tideswell Dale ( Download : PDF )

5.67mi +676ft -659ft 3h05 Average
Starting point in Tideswell - Derbyshire

This circular Peak District walk starts in Tideswell Dale and continues through Miller's Dale into Ravensdale. The route is an ideal introduction to this area which is popular for walkers.

Henley-on-Thames to Marlow along the Thames Path ( Download : PDF )

8.85mi +39ft -66ft 4h05 Average
Starting point in Henley-on-Thames - Oxfordshire

A pleasant linear walk along the Thames Path between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow. The path is easy to follow and is almost all downhill. There are a number of public transport options to return to the start.

Chatsworth Estate, Calton Pastures and Edensor ( Download : PDF )

7.55mi +974ft -988ft 4h10 Average
Starting point in Edensor - Derbyshire

Really lovely varied walk starting at Calton Lees and climbing up to Calton Pastures with great views over the surrounding area of Bakewell and Chatsworth House. After passing the house climb through Stand Wood and return to the car park via Beeley.

Arundel Park and the River Arun from Arundel ( Download : PDF )

7.14mi +489ft -479ft 3h40 Average
Starting point in Arundel - West Sussex

This West Sussex walk starts from Arundel with its Castle, Cathedral and lovely High Street. The route takes you through Arundel Park before dropping down to the path alongside the River Arun for the return to the start.

Biggin, Wolfscote & Beresford Dales from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

5.49mi +381ft -381ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk explores three dales in the White Peak starting from the village of Hartington. The walk is generally easy underfoot and provides a good introduction to this area.

Notton and Newmillerdam Circular ( Download : PDF )

5.84mi +210ft -200ft 2h50 Easy
Starting point in Notton - West Yorkshire

This an easy, relatively flat circular walk south of Wakefield. It makes use of a disused railway line and the Newmillerdam Country Park - beautiful woodlands and rolling countryside.

Grand Union Canal and Beacon Hill from Napton-on-the-Hill ( Download : PDF )

7.53mi +472ft -479ft 3h50 Average
Starting point in Napton on the Hill - Warwickshire

A Warwickshire walk full of interest. The route passes a restored windmill, follows two sections of canal and visits the summit of Beacon Hill which offers good views across the surrounding countryside.

Henley-on-Thames station to Aston, circular walk ( Download : PDF )

5.84mi +299ft -272ft 2h55 Average
Starting point in Henley-on-Thames - Oxfordshire

A circular walk from Henley-on-Thames Station with a lovely pub, The Flower Pot, halfway. Returning through a deer park with spectacular views of the Thames and the Chilterns.
Good parking at Henley-on-Thames station.

A circular walk from Packwood House, near Dorridge ( Download : PDF )

4.03mi +112ft -98ft 1h55 Easy
Starting point in Lapworth - Warwickshire

This delightful circular Warwickshire walk starts from Packwood House, a well known National Trust property, and is designed to give you a flavour of the Millennium Way originally devised by members of the 41 Club taking you across mostly flat countryside with just a few stiles.

Grindsbrook and Edale Head from Edale ( Download : PDF )

7.81mi +1503ft -1506ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Edale - Derbyshire

Grindsbrook and Edale Head are two of the highlights of this Peak District walk from Edale. Superb walking high above Edale on the Kinder Scout Plateau provides excellent views over this part of Derbyshire. Choose a good day for this route as poor weather makes navigation tricky.

Old John & Beacon Hill ( Download : PDF )

8.57mi +755ft -748ft 4h30 Average
Starting point in Newtown Linford - Leicestershire

This circular walk in rural Leicestershire climbs two of the county's most popular hills - Old John and Beacon Hill. In addition, the route includes visits to Ulverscroft Priory and the pretty village of Newtown Linford.

The Great Ridge from Edale ( Download : PDF )

8.55mi +1519ft -1545ft 5h00 Average
Starting point in Edale - Derbyshire

This ridge walk is a very popular excursion mainly because of the excellent views.

West Green House circular walk ( Download : PDF )

3.55mi +72ft -72ft 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Hartley Wintney - Hampshire

Gently undulating circular walk across fields and through woodlands, passing by Leather Bottle PH in Mattingley

Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale ( Download : PDF )

7.71mi +784ft -784ft 4h05 Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham

This North Pennine walk inlcudes Harter Fell and Grassholme Reservoir and a section of the Pennine Way. The start is Middleton-in-Teesdale and the walk includes a variety of scenery. Descending into the Lune Valley the walk continues alongside Grassholme Reservoir before using a section of old railway track back to the start.

Thorpe & Burnsall from Linton ( Download : PDF )

6.4mi +354ft -364ft 3h10 Easy
Starting point in North Yorkshire

This is a wonderful Yorkshire Dales walk that includes pleasant countryside, villages and a super walk along the banks of the River Wharfe. Refreshments are available in Burnsall.

Magpie Mine & Over Haddon from Ashford-in-the Water ( Download : PDF )

7.06mi +794ft -791ft 3h50 Average
Starting point in Ashford in the Water - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk starts in the pretty village of Ashford-in-the-Water and explores the limestone country lying to the south of the Wye Valley. The routes visits the remains of Magpie Mine, the village of Over Haddon and uses mainly field paths to complete the route.

Biggin & Parsley Hay from Hartington ( Download : PDF )

8.88mi +653ft -650ft 4h35 Average
Starting point in Hartington Town Quarter - Derbyshire

Field paths, quiet lanes, walled tracks and a former railway are used for this walk that explores the area to the north of the busy village of Hartington. The route lies wholly within Derbyshire although in the latter part of the walk good views into neighbouring Staffordshire are also enjoyed. The route includes much that is typical of this part of the peak district including the village of Biggin and the upper reaches of the Dove Valley.

Newstead Abbey from Linby ( Download : PDF )

5.46mi +135ft -135ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Linby - Nottinghamshire

This circular walk in Nottinghamshire starts from the attractive village of Linby, a conservation village, and uses part of the dismantled Great Northern Railway line to get to Newstead Abbey, the ruins of an Augustinian Priory built by Henry II in 1170. The return to Linby is through Abbey Woods and Papplewick village.

Bamford & Stanage Edges from Rod Side ( Download : PDF )

9.9mi +919ft -945ft 5h15 Average
Starting point in South Yorkshire

This Peak District walk explores two of the gritstone edges in the eastern sector of the National Park. The walk generally follows well defined paths and tracks and offers some fine views from elevated positions along the way. After heavy rain do expect some boggy ground under foot along some sections of the route.

A high-level Dovedale Route ( Download : PDF )

8.45mi +1670ft -1644ft 5h05 Average
Starting point in Ilam - Staffordshire

This walk captures many of the highlights of southern Dovedale in the Peak District National Park. Starting from near Thorpe Cloud, the walk takes the high level route, avoiding the crowds and provides dramatic views across the valley to both Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Ebrington Loop - from the Ebrington Arms Pub ( Download : PDF )

6.78mi +417ft -397ft 3h25 Average
Starting point in Ebrington - Gloucestershire

Hidden Gem: A circular walk from a lovely village pub.

The walk takes in the lovely rolling Cotswold fields, before a view of Foxcote Manor and a walk along the top of the Cotswold Escarpment, taking in breathtaking views North out as far as Birmingham and Coventry.
Drop down to the lovely National Trust property at Hidcote for tea and cake, before a return through fields and hamlets to sit by the pub fire with a well earned pint.

Beacon and Old Winchester Hills on the South Downs ( Download : PDF )

9.61mi +988ft -991ft 5h10 Average
Starting point in Exton - Hampshire

This Hampshire walk explores the beautiful Meon Valley and two of the highest hills that flank the valley. The route also includes some picturesque villages. There are pubs serving food and refreshments on the walk.

Wentworth Woodhouse and its follies ( Download : PDF )

7.31mi +548ft -541ft 3h45 Average
Starting point in South Yorkshire

Barnsley and Rotherham may not be amongst the first places to spring to mind when planning a walk. However the area has many attractive rural locations including one of the country's finest houses, Wentworth Woodhouse, which is passed on this walk. The house featured in the TV series "The Country House Revealed" which visited stately homes not open to the public.

Hope Cross & Ringing Roger from Edale ( Download : PDF )

7.5mi +1424ft -1404ft 4h30 Average
Starting point in Edale - Derbyshire

A Peak District walk that explores the eastern end of the Kinder plateau. Starting from Edale the route follows the slopes of Kinder to reach Hope Cross. From here the walk continues to gain height and follows a high level route for the return via Ringing Roger to Edale.

Cheriton Mill and Tichborne from Cheriton ( Download : PDF )

5.68mi +236ft -210ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Cheriton - Hampshire

A pleasant Hampshire walk that starts from the attractive village of Cheriton to the east of Winchester. The route follows the River Itcehn north through Tichborne Park to Tichborne. Before following the Kings Way south towards Gander Down.

Pewsey Downs from Wootton Rivers ( Download : PDF )

7.85mi +482ft -479ft 4h00 Average
Starting point in Wootton Rivers - Wiltshire

This Wiltshire walk climbs onto the Pewsey Downs from where there are excellent views across the Vale of Pewsey. The route uses a number of national trails before returning along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal and offers a range of scenery from rolling downs to the open aspect of the Vale of Pewsey.

Leigh on Sea to Benfleet circular walk ( Download : PDF )

7.17mi +33ft -33ft 3h20 Easy
Starting point in Leigh-on-Sea - Southend-on-Sea

A walk across salt marshes with numerous birds and returning inland via the ruined Hadleigh Castle. Highly accessible from London as the Fenchurch Street line takes under an hour to get you to the start.

A Circular Walk from Baslow to Rowsley and Beeley ( Download : PDF )

12.83mi +863ft -863ft 6h30 Average
Starting point in Baslow and Bubnell - Derbyshire

This is a varied walk skirting the Chatsworth Estate through woods and moorland.

The Pleasance and Meer End from Kenilworth ( Download : PDF )

6.72mi +167ft -171ft 3h15 Average
Starting point in Kenilworth - Warwickshire

A pleasant walk through the Warwickshire countryside. The start is Kenilworth where you have the opportunity to visit the castle. The route includes a section of Millennium Way long distance footpath.

Circular walk from Great Gaddesden to Little Gaddessden ( Download : PDF )

7.29mi +515ft -528ft 3h45 Average
Starting point in Great Gaddesden - Hertfordshire

This walk explores some of the hamlets of the Chilterns which, although close to Hemel Hempstead retain their remoteness in their quiet locations. It goes over the typical chalk uplands of the Gade valley and up to the beechwoods of the National Trust Ashridge estate. It passes charming 17th century cottages, a vineyard, a Buddhist Temple and long established churches. The country truly merits its AONB designation.

Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill ( Download : PDF )

6.7mi +328ft -341ft 3h20 Average
Starting point in Avebury - Wiltshire

This Wiltshire walk provides a way of visiting many of the interesting World Heritage Neolithic sites around the village of Avebury including the Stone Circle, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow.

Circular Walk from Thixendale through Kirby Underdale ( Download : PDF )

8.33mi +817ft -827ft 4h25 Average
Starting point in Thixendale - North Yorkshire

This walk in the Yorkshire Wolds provides a mixture of walking through quiet secluded dales and across the wide open spaces of a limestone plateau with extensive views over the Vale of York. It starts and finishes in the village of Thixendale which has a pub and a small shop.

Telegraph Hill & Pegsdon from Hexton ( Download : PDF )

4.98mi +407ft -417ft 2h35 Easy
Starting point in Hexton - Hertfordshire

Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire includes the attractive downland between Telegraph and Deacon Hills and a section of the Icknield Way.

Bignor Hill and The Denture from Amberley ( Download : PDF )

8.73mi +860ft -863ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Amberley - West Sussex

This West Sussex walk explores sections of two long distance trails from Amberley on the banks of the River Arun. The outward leg of the route follows the South Downs Way with the return along a section of the Monarch's Way.

Gunthorpe & Caythorpe from Hoveringham ( Download : PDF )

6.7mi +16ft -23ft 3h05 Average
Starting point in Hoveringham - Nottinghamshire

This circular Nottinghamshire walk explores a section of the River Trent and the surrounding countryside. The route includes the villages of Gunthorpe, Caythorpe and Hoveringham.

Lathkill & Bradford Dales (short version) ( Download : PDF )

5.94mi +548ft -554ft 3h10 Easy
Starting point in Youlgreave - Derbyshire

This Peak District walk provides a shorter route for visiting Lathkill and Bradford Dales.

Baysdale circular walk from Hob Hole ( Download : PDF )

9.45mi +1050ft -1024ft 5h05 Average
Starting point in Westerdale - North Yorkshire

This North York Moors walk takes you around Baysdale which is remote and unspoiled. The route is generally easy to follow and it is best to chose a fine day so you can enjoy the views.

Winscar Reservoir curcuit from Dunford Bridge ( Download : PDF )

8.86mi +820ft -801ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Dunford - South Yorkshire

A Peak District walk that explores the open country and reservoirs to the nothwest of Dunford Bridge. This sector of the National Park sees fewer walkers and you are free to enjoy the superb scenery in relative peace and quiet.

Monsal Trail & Ashford-in-the-Water from Lees Bottom ( Download : PDF )

8.89mi +768ft -741ft 4h40 Average
Starting point in Taddington - Derbyshire

A circular Peak District Walk that inclues a number of the highlights of the area to the west of Bakewell. The route includes sections along the River Wye, visits Monsal Head, uses a section of the Monsal Trail and Great Shacklow Wood. The walk does have a sting in the tail as there is a lengthy ascent towards the end of the walk.