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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.
Pennine Way: your ultimate guide to walking the trail
Looking to take on one of the world’s greatest long-distance walks? Then trek the backbone of England – an epic trail over beautiful hills, via sparking waterfalls, pretty villages, and blooming wildflower meadows. Our expert guide to the Pennine Way includes information on planning, walk length, route stages and maps. All that's left now is to walk...
Best walks on the Pennine Way
The Pennine Way weaves through some of northern England's most stunning uplands. Learn all about this famous National Trail, including history, the route and some of the best hikes along the way, with our walkers' guide to the Pennine Way
Guide to the UK's National Trails: history and walking routes
The National Trails of England and Wales and Scotland's Great Trails together form a network of long-distance footpaths covering more than 3,000 miles. Find out more about their history, the landscapes through which they pass and important facts and figures with our complete guide to the UK's best long-distance walking routes.
UK’s longest coastal pathway approved
A new coastal pathway starting in Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire and ending at Newport Bridge in Middlesbrough has been given the green light.
Coastal walking boosts economy
New research released by the South West Coast Path suggests that the walkers using the route are contributing a great deal to the regional economy.