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National Trails – where walking is only half the experience
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Scroll down to learn more about the Trails and discover inspirational itineraries… Book a break with a holiday operator, be inspired by one of our suggested itineraries or simply plan your own visit. National Trails have something for everyone.
National Trails offer some of the very best walking in the world. The UK is a small country with easy access to ever changing landscapes. Whether you are looking for a challenging adventure or to spend a few days exploring beautiful countryside, tea shops and cosy pubs you are sure to find your perfect experience on one of the National Trails.
National Trails – great walking trails
With 16 Trails to choose from we’re sure you’ll find one just right for you. Select a Trail below to find suggested itineraries and useful information.
England Coast Path – North West
England Coast Path – South East
Pennine
Way
Be inspired by one of our suggested itineraries below
A Walk Through the Ages: Dorset & Devon’s Spectacular Jurassic Coast
This 7-day itinerary starts in Lyme Regis includes of England’s most iconic natural wonders, such as Durdle Door.
Yorkshire Wolds Way: the artists’ trail
The Yorkshire Wolds presrnt amazing chalk landscapes with dry valleys and stunning wildlife alongside vibrant market towns and ancient villages.
Pennine Bridleway – Guided Mountain Bike Weekend
This fantastic itinerary offers the opportunity to explore ancient packhorse routes, drovers’ road and bridleways. It’s a classic British mountain…
Create your own trip
Choose a Trail and use the itinerary planner to create your own trip.
There are so many places to visit on National Trails
Whitby Abbey
Perched high on a cliff, it’s easy to see why the haunting remains of Whitby Abbey were inspiration for Bram Stoker’s gothic tale of ‘Dracula’. Sink your teeth into years…
Eden Project
The Eden Project is a visitor destination in Cronwall, not far from the South West Coast Path. It is nestled in a huge crater. Here, massive Biomes housing the largest rainforest in…
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of…
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