Walks in England
Explore England's countryside with our favourite walks
The 18 greatest walks in England
Discover the beauty of the English countryside on foot – from quiet country lanes and flower-banked rivers to spectacular hills and dales.
25 of the best walks in the Lake District National Park
Of all the national parks in Britain, the Lake District in North England is arguably the most celebrated – discover the area's fells, rivers, waters and towns with our guide to the best walks in the Lake District National Park.
Cat Bells: a walker's guide to the most beautiful mini mountain in the Lake District
Explore the famous fell of Cat Bells in the Lake District with BBC Countryfile Magazine's 3.5-mile walking route.
Best walks in Cornwall, a county with a rugged, breathtaking tapestry of dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and hidden coves
From wooded valleys and rolling farmland to rugged coastal cliffs and pretty fishing villages, Cornwall's countryside offers a wealth of opportunity to get outdoors. Explore this magical county on foot with our favourite Cornish walks.
Best walks in Wiltshire: Explore scenic trails through beautiful countryside, woodlands, and ancient landmarks
Hike along winding towpaths and wooded valleys in one of England's most beautiful counties and take in the best walks in Wiltshire.
Best walks in Staffordshire: Discover scenic trails, hidden gems, and breathtaking views
From the atmospheric ridges of The Roaches to the gorgeous heathlands and woodlands of Cannock Chase, here are a few of our favourite walks in Staffordshire
Best walks in Norfolk: how to explore this beautiful county on foot
Discover sandy shores, spectacular wildlife and classic seaside towns with our pick of the best walks in Norfolk.
Scafell Pike walk, Lake District: how to scale England's highest mountain
Climb to the summit of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, on this challenging 5-mile route in the Lake District National Park
Best walking holidays for families
Bringing children on a multi-day walking trip is easier than you think — well-marked trails, short distances and plenty of snacks are essential for all-round enjoyment
Best walks in Dorset
One of England's most-loved counties, Dorset's coastal cliffs, bird-rich moorland and marsh and vast pebble beaches are a hiker's dream. Here's our guide to the best walks in Dorset
Walks in the Cotswolds: 14 charming trails in the quaint south-central hills of England
The rollings hills, high meadows and honey-stoned villages of the Cotswolds make it a marvellous place to explore in all seasons. Discover some of the AONB's most spectacular landscapes with our guide to the best walks in the Cotswolds.
Wandlebury Country Park walk, Cambridgeshire
Stroll through Wandlebury Country Park and atop the characterful Gog Magog Hills on this 1.4-mile walk just a few miles from Cambridge.
Malham Cove walk, Yorkshire Dales
Enjoy a spectacular walk around Malham Cove, famed for its incredible geology, bountiful wildlife and links to the Harry Potter films.
Corfe Castle walk, Dorset
A short but spectacular walk around one of Britain's most dramatic castle ruins.
Portscatho walk, Cornwall
A gentle coastal walk along the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall from Portscatho to beautiful Town Beach.
South Downs Way: your ultimate guide to the walk
Looking for an adventure? An intoxicating mix of rolling downland, sleepy hamlets and wave-hewn cliffs makes the South Downs Way one of Britain’s most romantic long-distance walks. Learn all about the trail with BBC Countryfile Magazine's six-day guide to the South Downs Way.
Shere walk, Surrey
Explore a mysterious pool, brilliant beech woods and North Downs views before
descending to Shere’s delightful 15th-century inn
Best walks in Surrey
Explore the woodlands, rivers and rolling hills of Surrey with our favourite county hikes.
Thornborough Henges walk, North Yorkshire
Explore the 'Stonehenge of the North' on this 4.7-mile circular walk in North Yorkshire
Rollright Stones walk, Oxfordshire
Enjoy a 5-mile circular walk through the Cotswolds to one of Britain's most intriguing groups of standing stones
Hurlers Stone Circles walk, Cornwall
Discover a host of Neolithic and Bronze Age artefacts – including the incredible Hurlers Stone Circles – on this 4.2-mile walk across Bodmin Moor in Cornwall
Castlerigg Stone Circle walk, Lake District
This 4.5-mile circular walk from Keswick to Castlerigg Stone Circle offers magnificent fell views of Skiddaw, Blencathra and the mighty Helvellyn range
Avebury walk, Wiltshire
Explore Avebury Stone Circles, Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow on this 5.4-mile walk through Wiltshire's rolling countryside
Arbor Low walk, Peak District
Visit the mysterious 'Stonehenge of the North' – a 4,000-year-old circular earthwork and ditch with 50 fallen limestone monoliths – on this easy, 5.5-mile walk from the pretty limestone village of Monyash in the Peak District
