Walking & Hiking
Articles
The Countryside Code
(In ‘Countryside – Great Britain’)
The best 15 walking routes in our National Parks
(National Parks UK)
ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Walks: Top 100
(ITV/OS)
18 Tips for a Woodland Walk with Kids
(Get Out with the Kids)
The 10 Most Beautiful Walks in the UK
(Culture Trip)
20 superb UK walks – for families, day-trippers and long-distance ramblers
(The Guardian)
Top 10 UK winter walks – chosen by travel and nature writers
(The Guardian)
Walking for health
(NHS)
The 12 Best Hikes In England You Have To Experience
(Hand Luggage Only)
The 10 best long-distance walks with overnight stays in Britain
(The Guardian)
13 of Scotland’s best hikes
(Wanderlust)
Walking in the United Kingdom
(Wikipedia)
Top 5 Most Dramatic Walks in the Highlands
(Wilderness Scotland)
Lifelong walking. Conflicts of conservation and access
Katie Lloyd writes about responsible walking and the conservation issues that countryside access can bring up.
UK Footpaths Map
Walks Search
Search over 80 free walks databases and websites. Enter a place or footpath name.
Useful Websites
The National Trails
National Trails pass through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes in Britain. There is something to suit everyone, from short walks to a 630-mile adventure.
The Ramblers
Britain’s walking charity working to protect and expand the places people love to walk and promote walking for health and pleasure.
Walking – Canal & River Trust
Get out and explore the country’s beautiful canals with a peaceful stroll along their banks. Check out our walking guides…
Walk Unlimited (Walk England)
A social enterprise working with communities and organisations to encourage more people to walk, more often and to more places.
Disabled Ramblers
Small charity working across England and Wales to help make the countryside more accessible to people with limited mobility.
Walking – National Trust
Ancient woods, dramatic clifftops, wild parklands, trails and landscaped gardens. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a walk at our places.
Woodland Trust – Walking
Take a look at our top 10 tips for enjoying a walk in the woods, so you’re fully prepared when you next pay our woods a visit.
Long Distance Walkers Association
The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, urban, mountainous or moorland areas.
Walks with Buggies
The only UK web-site totally dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for parents with buggies and young children.
Walks With Wheelchairs
Walks with Wheelchairs is the only web-site dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for wheelchair users throughout the UK.
Walking Britain
With over 20,000 pages of free walking information, “Walking Britain” offers a wide range of walks in England, Wales and Scotland.
Countryfile – Walks
Make the most of the countryside with this large archive of walks from Countryfile.
OS Maps online
Online and mobile app. View maps, create routes, print at home and track on app. Use for free or upgrade to Premium for advanced features.
Walking Forum
Message boards to discuss any issues relating to walking and hiking in the UK.
UK Local Hiking Trails – Visorando
Find the best local walking routes near you in the UK. From scenic nature circular country walks to long & short hiking trails, there is something for you.
Sustrans
The charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle.
GPS Cycle Routes and Walking Routes
Over 2000 walking routes including all of the National Trails, most of the UK’s long distance trails, easy waterside routes…
Walk & Cycle
Walking and cycling trails across the United Kingdom.
Walking – Forestry and Land Scotland
Find out about walking in Scotland’s forests, including trail grading, dog-friendly forests and responsible use.
Walking & Hiking – VisitEngland
Walks and inspiration from Visit England, with useful filters for regions and themes.
Rambling Man
Long distance walking across the UK. One footpath at a time.
Walking & Hiking – VisitScotland
Find out about walking in Scotland, including route suggestions, Munro-bagging, walking tours, heritage trails and more.
Hiking & Walks – Visit Wales
The great Welsh outdoors is the perfect location for a UK hiking holiday. Wales has it all – from the Wales Coast Path, easy family walks to hilly hikes.
Walks in Wales – National Trust
Discover some of the beautiful National Trust walking trails and routes in Wales for families, hikers and ramblers.
ScotWays
The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society is the independent charity which upholds and promotes public access rights in Scotland.
Walkhighlands
Discover Scotland, one step at a time. Thousands of free detailed descriptions of walks, places to stay, GPS waypoints, and proper maps.
The Walking Englishman
Independent free resource website for walking and hiking in England.
John Harris’ Walking in England
Thousands of free walking route details throughout the country.
The Outdoor Guide
TOG enables you to delve into the array of superb walks as well as local hotels, pubs, cafes and interesting features near the route.
Sponsored listings
All Outdoor
Outdoors shop with a comprehensive range of outdoors clothing, footwear and equipment, with very helpful customer service.
Ordnance Survey
The original and best print and digital maps and guides for walkers.
Rural Retreats
Self-catering holiday cottages perfect for walking and hiking with many in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and National Parks.