river walks
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a series of cascades and waterfalls on Yorkshire's magical Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Source of the River Severn walk, Powys
Go in search of the source of the River Severn on this there-and-back-again walk through Hafren Forest in Mid Wales
200th podcast episode special! Can we find elusive kingfishers on a central Bristol river?
Join the Plodcast team of Fergus, Hannah and Jack on an evening walk up the River Frome in central Bristol in search of kingfishers
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Sedgwick to Natland walk, Cumbria
This 3.7-mile walk between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District follows the abandoned Northern Reaches canal before returning along the bustling River Kent
Britain's most beautiful river walks
Come late spring our rivers are leafy and brimming with wildlife. Explore Britain's tranquil waterways by taking a stroll along one of our favourite riverside trails near you.
Linn of Dee, Aberdeenshire walk
This short walk from the National Trust for Scotland car park explores the Linn of Dee, River Dee and Lui Water in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park
Tarr Steps walk, Somerset
This seven-mile circular walk in Exmoor begins at Tarr Steps, winding alongside a river through deep forests to the pretty Somerset village of Withypool
Walk: Lydford Gorge, Devon
Follow a bubbling Dartmoor stream along a green ravine to thrilling waterfalls and whirlpools
Walk: Dentdale, Cumbria
This magical circular walk through Dentdale begins at the village of Dent, passing through Gawthorp before returning along the banks of the River Dee.
Elidir Trail, Waterfall Country, Brecon Beacons
Discover a magical water world with a spectacular walk through the Vale of Neath in the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales
Glen Nevis and Steall Falls walk, Highland
This spectacular two-mile walk climbs on a rocky, rollercoaster path through Glen Nevis to reach the epic Steall Falls. The combination of tumbling river water, soaring mountain views and hillside woodland makes this a true microcosm of the Scottish Highlands.
Chee Dale, Miller's Dale and Wye Dale walk, Peak District
This four-mile loop walk along the River Wye in the Peak District includes an exhilarating stretch along the Chee Dale's magical stepping stones.
Walk: Marshfield, South Gloucestershire
The southern Cotswolds, just south of the M4, is a hidden marvel on the edge of Bath and Bristol – explore this secret of the British countryside with a seven-mile walk alongside rivers and through fields.
Walk: Bishops Knoll and Old Sneed Park, Bristol
Discover a secret garden amid exotic veteran trees on this short walk in the Avon Gorge.
Walk: Laggan Locks to Fort Augustus, Highland
This bonny section of the Great Glen Way traces lochs and canals beneath a raft of majestic Munros for the perfect Highland adventure.
Walk: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
Marvel at the history of a 12th-century castle and its serene gardens before exploring the river islands and bridges of the mighty Trent on this wheelchair-friendly route.
Walk: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire/Berkshire
For a perfect riverside ramble, follow this section of the Thames Path National Trail along the course of the Henley Royal Regatta.
Britain's best source-to-sea river walks
Discover the origin stories of our most magnificent rivers on these multi-day waterside trails.
Walk: Bloody Bridge River, County Down
Follow fearfully in the footsteps of treacherous smugglers and the victims of a 16th century massacre, amid incongruous scenic beauty.
Walk: Eastwood Farm Local Nature Reserve, Bristol
Wander among water meadows, wild woods and along the banks of the River Avon, where peace and wildlife abound.
Walk: Blackburn to Hoghton Bottoms, Lancashire
Billowing woodland, a rocky chasm and rumbling rapids enliven Lancashire’s industrial heartland threaded by the unsung River Darwen.
Walk: Machno Valley, Conwy
Explore gushing falls and a valley scattered with wood anemones in Snowdonia
Walk: Halvergate and Berney Marshes, Norfolk
Explore the Norfolk Broads National Park, a watery world of marsh and river that sparkles beneath wide-open skies
Walk: Upnor and Medway River, Kent
Enjoy a leisurely stroll across the Medway Valley, where Neolithic monuments and spring wildlife await