One hundred wonderful walks: nationwide guide

At Allaboutyou.com we have 100 wonderful walks to choose from, all over the country, in all types of terrain: in the city, in the country, by the sea. So there's sure to be one to suit you that's not too far away...

 

We've brought all our walks together in one place, arranged by region. And as we add new walks to the site, we'll add them to this page, so you might like to bookmark it.

 

Just click on the links below for a description and directions. Along the way you'll find suggestions for eating and drinking, and places to stay, with details of what to watch out for, from wildlife to architecture.

 

Want to stay longer? Browse our nationwide guide to short breaks in the UK.

 

SCOTLAND

The Old Man of Hoy, Orkney From Rackwick to Britain's tallest sea stack - and back

Cape Wrath One of Britain's loneliest coast walks

Isle of Skye By Camasunary Bay and the Cuillin Hills

Isle of Mull Circular walk by Calgary Bay 

Isle of Mull Along the Ardmeanach Peninsula of the Isle of Mull to the Fossil Tree  

Cullen to Portknockie Coastal route by the Moray Firth 

Forvie Nature Reserve, Aberdeenshire Beautiful solitude along the coast

Kingussie, Scottish Highlands Glorious in winter, with good wildlife spotting

East Linton to Dunbar, East Lothian Wildlife-watching clifftop hike. Eight miles

Glasgow city centre Circular walk starting in George Square
Edinburgh old town Circular walk starting in High Street

NORTHEAST

Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire Circular route with marine views and moorland. Five miles

Alnmouth Look out for puffins and terns on this gentle, six-mile circular stroll around the Northumberland coastline

Chapel St Leonards, Lincolnshire Explore miles of sandy beaches and wildlife-filled marshland on this quiet corner of the Lincolnshire coast

Upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire A National Trust wildlife walk in the undulating landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Six miles

Cloughton to Scarborough Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs on the North Yorkshire coast. Six miles

Holy Island, Northumberland A low-tide crossing to Lindisfarne. Three miles

Beadnell Bay, Northumberland Perfect sandy scampering for dogs. Up to six miles

Whitley Bay, North Tyneside From Whitley Bay to Cullercoats with the view from St Mary's lighthouse

 

WALES

Abersoch, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd Lush, rural landscape and spectacular surfing beaches. Five-and-a-half miles 

Fairbourne to Barmouth, west Wales Breathtaking estuary views, via a Victorian viaduct. Four miles

Stackpole Estate, Pembrokeshire A National Trust wildlife walk, with sand dunes, beaches and clifftop coastline, plus woodland and lily ponds

Llantwit Major to Nash Point, Glamorgan A wild coastal walk along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast

 

SOUTHEAST

Seven Sisters, East Sussex From Birling Gap to Cuckmere Haven, a thrilling beach hike, with the huge, white ramparts of the Seven Sisters hills. Five miles

The Naze, Essex Pack your binoculars for a winter tramp around this wildlife-packed promotory in Essex. Three-and-a-half miles

Ashridge Estate, Buckinghamshire National Trust wildlife walk on the main ridge of the Chiltern Hills. Two miles

North Downs, Kent A vigorous stride high along the spine of the North Kent downs. Eight miles 

 

MIDLANDS

Kinder Scout, Peak District A hard puff to the highest and most dramatic viewpoint in the Dark Peak. Five-and-a-half or eight-and-a-half miles 

Calke Park and Abbey, Derbyshire National Trust wildlife walk in a varied landscape including a secret garden. One-and-a-half miles

Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Cambridgeshire This Huntingdon park offers ranger-led walks, particularly on Boxing Day

 

NORTHWEST

Sefton coast, Merseyside From Crosby to Formby, with sand dunes and Antony Gormley sculpture. Eight to ten miles

West Kirby A bracing hill walk on the Wirral Peninsula

Morecambe Bay, Lancashire/Cumbria There’s no more thrilling sands walk in Britain than this one - you need the guide. Eight miles

Arnside Knott, Cumbria A National Trust wildlife walk on the edge of Morecambe Bay. Two miles

Cardurnock, Cumbria Enormous skies, tan-coloured aprons of sand and mountain views along the foreshore of the Solway Firth  

Burnmoor Tarn, Lake District Forge up the fellside to the shores of the moody tarn and admire the views

Whitehaven to Moresby, Cumbria Walk in the windswept footsteps of Cumbria's miners, then warm up with the local speciality, sticky toffee pudding

 

EAST ANGLIA

Holkham Beach, north Norfolk A vast, sandy beach, fringed by pine woods and a grand, ancestral estate

Dunwich, Suffolk Across Dunwich Heath to Minsmere, where wildfowl throng. Eight miles

 

 

 

 

 

NORTHERN IRELAND

Crom, Co Fermanagh On the shores of Upper Lough Erne, a National Trust wildlife walk. Three-and-a-half miles

Ballycastle, Co Antrim Trek along the Causeway Coast Way to Portstewart. 30 miles

Giant's Causeway, Co Antrim Superb scenery, with spray dashing over the basalt columns. About two miles

 

 

SOUTHWEST

Forest of Dean At Newland, along the previous course of the river Wye, to where it now runs. Five miles  

St Aubin's Bay, Jersey Enjoy glorious views around one of Jersey's most picturesque coves. Five miles

The Parrett Trail, Somerset Levels The River Parrett starts as a trickle and ends as a flood, and the essence of that transition lies in a day’s easy walking

Across the Malvern Hills An exhilarating walk along the Malvern Hills with stunning views across Herefordshire

Swanage, Dorset Chart the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast before heading inland. 14 miles

Brownsea Island, Dorset Explore the island in Poole harbour on this National Trust wildlife walk. One mile

Padstow, Cornwall Follow in Sir John Betjeman's footsteps from Padstow across the Camel estuary to Rock. 11 miles

Cubert, Cornwall Enjoy glorious scenery on this National Trust wildlife coastal walk just south of Newquay. Six miles

Parson Hawker's Cliffs, Cornwall A rugged, remote trail from Morwenstow to Duckpool Beach, near Bude. Seven miles 

Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire Ancient oaks and a mediaeval manor house on this National Trust wildlife walk. One-and-a-half miles

Tarka Trail, North Devon Bideford to Great Torrington, North Devon. Five miles 

Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire Colour, shape and drama. Length varies

 

THEMED WALKS

Green coastal walks: route with an eco-friendly angle

Long-distance footpaths: set yourself a challenge or stroll a short section

The UK's best dog walks

Top wildlife walks

Beautiful bluebell walks in spring

 

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