walking route

Castell Coch, Castle Coch, The Red Castle, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.

The fairytale fortress you've spotted from the M4: Inside Castell Coch, Cardiff's castle of eccentric opulence

What do you get when the dreams of a Victorian architect meet those of the richest man in the world? Clue: it's visible from the M4

Ynys Llanddwyn: Two family friendly walks around this pretty Island in Anglesey

Take the family on two enchanting walks through the mystical landscapes of Ynys Llanddwyn.

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Longest stretch of England Coast Path now open in Somerset

The longest stretch of the new England Coast Path has now opened in Somerset - allowing public access to some of the region's most stunning sites, including views of Exmoor and the Bristol Channel.

Bannockburn, Stirling

Relive Robert the Bruce’s great victory over the English, which sparked Scotland’s rise as a nation

Coleridge Way, Exmoor

Follow the quills to discover the wild moors, hidden woodlands and coastal vistas that inspired the Romantic poets

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Exploring the beautiful setting for Howard’s End in Hertfordshire, a patch of peace on the edge of the urban world

Laurie Lee's Cotswolds, Slad, Gloucestershire

Wander around the enchanting Cotswold valley lovingly recalled by Laurie Lee in Cider with Rosie.

Quarry Woods, Berkshire

Delve into the Wild Woods of The Wind in the Willows, before following Mole along the banks of the Thames

Storm clouds gathering over Pendle Hill in Lancashire

Boulsworth Hill, Lancashire

Discover an atmospheric highland of gritstone tors and grouse moors, where the winds still wuther the heights

Golden Cap, Dorset

Follow the Jurassic Coast to conquer the highest point on Britain’s south shore, looking for fossils en route

Ben Hiant, Scottish Highlands

With the feel of a mountain but the effort of a hill, Ben Hiant rewards your climbing with stunning Hebridean views

The other lake district, Shropshire

Explore the secret glacial meres and mosses of Shropshire, where you’ll find tranquillity and wildlife in abundance

Elterwater, Lake District, Cumbria

Take your time as you walk the shores of a serene lake surrounded by dramatic mountains

Limewoods in Lincolnshire

Take a walk to a rare and precious limewood, where the new bright green leaves are the essence of springtime and it is possible to see white admiral and brown hairstreak butterflies

A walk around Snowshill Manor, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire

Explore a country house full of treasures before strolling out into its lovely Cotswolds surroundings

A walk along the sand at Porthcawl, Bridgend

Follow a stunning stretch of the Wales Coast Path popular with walkers, watersport buffs and Elvis fans alike

A walk along Monklands Canal, Scotland

The surviving stretches of this little known canal path are set among serene woodlands

A walk with butterflies in Bentley Wood, Wiltshire

Take a stroll through an exceptional woodland full of butterflies – a haven for common and rare species alike

Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey

Explore magical Llanddwyn Island and the sand dunes of Newborough Warren on this family walk
in Anglesey

Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd

Tread in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims while enjoying spectacular views of a wild, Welsh coastline