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Walking itineraries in England

Cotswold Way itinerary

The Cotswold Way National Trail is renowned for its stunning views over the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean, the Malverns and on a clear day - Wales.

Cotswold Way itinerary

Dorset Inland Heritage Trail itinerary

This tailor-made trail winds its way through the best of rural Dorset, through mature woodland, over Celtic and Roman hill forts and into a succession of quiet, rural English villages.

Dorset Inland Heritage Trail itinerary

Hadrian's Wall Path itinerary

The Hadrians Wall Path National Trail takes you past some of the best Roman forts and museums England has to offer.

Hadrian's Wall Path itinerary

Jurassic Coast itinerary

Stretching from Exmouth in Devon to Stutland in Dorset, the Jurassic Coast will take you on a fossil-rich journey covering nearly 200 million years of natural history.

Jurassic Coast itinerary

Tarr Steps on the River Barle in Exmoor National Park

The Macmillan Way West itinerary

The main Macmillan Way West runs from Castle Cary in Somerset to Barnstaple on the Devon coast.

The Macmillan Way West itinerary

North Downs Way National Trail itinerary

The North Downs Way National Trail follows the chalk scarp of the North Downs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover and Canterbury on the Kent coast.

North Downs Way National Trail itinerary

The Pennine Way itinerary

The Pennine Way National Trail was Britain's first National Trail and is today one of the most famous and popular walks in the country.

The Pennine Way itinerary

The Ridgeway National Trail itinerary

The Ridgeway National Trail runs from the World Heritage Site of Avebury to Ivanhoe beacon. People have used the Ridgeway for over 6,000 years and have left some great monuments for you to explore.

The Ridgeway National Trail itinerary

South Downs National Trail itinerary

The South Downs Way National Trail follows the old routes and droveways along the chalk escarpment of the rolling South Downs. If you like great views, wildlife, prehistoric monuments, and pretty villages, this is the trail for you.

South Downs National Trail itinerary

St Cuthbert's Way itinerary

St Cuthbert's Way follows sites that are connected with St Cuthbert. The route starts at the historic Scottish Borders town of Melrose and finishes in Lindisfarne.

St Cuthbert's Way itinerary

A short walk in Thomas Hardy's footsteps itinerary

Thomas Hardy's footsteps trail is perfect if you're a Hardy enthusiast or if you enjoy visiting stately homes and gardens.

A short walk in Thomas Hardy's footsteps itinerary

Yorkshire Wolds Way itinerary

Enjoy great views and a sense of freedom on the Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail, which starts at the Humber foreshore at Hessle and finishes at the Filey.

Yorkshire Wolds Way itinerary

You can find even more ideas on walking in England on the Enjoy England (www.enjoyengland.com/ideas/inspirational-ideas/outdoor-activities/walking/walking-in-england.aspx) website.