Summer walks
The 24 best summer walks in Britain, from riverside trails to pristine beaches and Highland escapes
Make the most of the longer days and warmer weather with our pick of the best summer walks in the UK.
Carsington Water walk, Derbyshire
Play wildlife detective, spot waterbirds, wander gentle trails or just mess
about in boats at this family-friendly reservoir
Walk: Elberry Cove, Devon
Explore South Devon on this two-hour walk along beautiful coastlines, semi-ancient woodlands and spot grey seals in the calm waters of Fishcombe Cove.
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Walk: Cemaes to Porth Wen, Anglesey
Coastal marvels come in many forms, and nowhere is this more palpable than on the northern shores of Anglesey, where twinkling seas, sandy bays and mighty cliffs offer a canvas for some of Wales’ most striking historic relics.
Walk: Brough of Birsay, Orkney
July is a great time of year to spot puffins on UK shores, particularly on the islands of Orkney where these charming birds once shared the cliffs with Picts and Vikings
Day out: Spurn Head, East Riding of Yorkshire
Ever-changing sands and a bounty of wildlife make this pendulum-shaped Yorkshire nature reserve one of the most dynamic in Britain.
Walk: South Shields to Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
On a sunny day, Tyne and Wear’s magnificent east shores are reminiscent of Portugal’s Algarve, with the bonus of a unique restaurant, lime kilns, two lighthouses and a labyrinth.
Three Shires Head walk, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire
This figure-of-eight walk through the uplands of the Peak District National Park pauses for a paddle and picnic at a series of magical cascades
Walk: River Teme, Leintwardine, Herefordshire
Enjoy a short, family-friendly walk through bucolic Herefordshire, celebrating your efforts with a refreshing summer swim
Walk: Ballintoy and Portbraddan, County Antrim
Enjoy a seaside stroll between two of Northern Ireland’s prettiest – and smallest – fishing villages, past crumbling sea stacks, scores of islets and butterfly-filled dunes
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Day out: Hareshaw Linn, Bellingham, Northumberland
Unearth an industrial landscape reclaimed by nature and transformed into an abundant wilderness
Walk: Bolberry Down, Devon
Delightful summer wildlife, epic views and a specially designed path, which is both flat and well maintained, make this easy-access route perfect for anyone with limited mobility
