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With over 18,000 pages of information covering all aspects of walking in the British Isles, Walking Britain has been developed from my personal interest in walking, photography and computing. Walking Britain encourages site visitors to submit their favourite walks which will help build truly national coverage of the British Isles.
On holiday in the West Country? The South West Coast Path offers some of the finest walking the UK. Choose from a selection of circular walks at www.walkingbritain.co.uk/South-West-Coast-Path-walks The routes are listed in sections - Dorset for the Jurassic coast, South Devon, South Cornwall, North Devon and Somerset.
Conic Hill 361 m) offers a superb panorama of Loch Lomond and the surrounding hills. The walk follows the West Highland Way so route finding is easy. An ideal first Scottish route offering a taste of what is available in the area. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2765-description
Walk from Bempton includes a section along Bempton Cliffs which are home to a wide variety of seabirds in season including Gannets, puffins, and guillemots. The route also provides excellent views along the chalk cliffs which stretch south to Flamborough Head. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2764-description
Starting from the village of Ivinghoe this walk's main objective is the excellent viewpoint of Ivinghoe Beacon which is a lone sentinel on the edge of the. Chiltern Hills. The route follows fields paths and bridleways and offers a quieter way to the summit of Ivinghoe Beacon. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2763-description
Editor's Choice - tThis excellent Peak District circular walk from Weag's Bridge in the Manifold Valley explores the high ground lying between the valleys of the River Hamps and the River Manifold. The route follows good paths and tracks and includes s section of the Manifold Trail. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2762-description
A circular walk in the North Downs from Box Hill & Westhumble station exploring the Box Hill Country Park. The route crosses the River Mole, a tributary of the Thames, and continues to Mickleham. The walk then continues into the Box Hill Country Park to reach the viewing point on the south facing escarpment. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2761-description
Starting from Beadlam, which lies four kilometres east of Helmsley along the A170, the walk explores Riccal Dale and Howl Dale. Seeing few walkers, the route crosses countryside, passes through woodland and visits the village of Pockley with its thatched cottages. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2760-description
Walk from Danzey station (Warwickshire) which is served by trains between Birmingham and Stratford-on-Avon. The route uses field paths and bridleways and passes through the village of Tanworth-in-Arden, with its fine church, and explores the Umberslade Park. Refreshments are available at The Bell in Tanworth-in-Arden. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2759-description
A circular walk exploring the landscape around the Kent village of Cowden. The route follows field paths, a section of the Sussex Border Path and passes through Cowden and other small communities featuring buildings typical of the area. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2758-description
Looks like a beautiful day for most areas tomorrow. Find a walk near you and choose from 2500+ routes with detailed directions, maps and gps files. GO TO https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/find-walks-by-me.php
A lovely short walk exploring St Anthony Head. The route explores countryside and coast with views across to St Mawes and Falmouth across the Carrick Roads. The walk starts from near Bohortha and includes the small community of St Anthony with its fine church. Joining the South West Coast Path the route continues around the headland passing St Anthony's lighthouse before ending on the clifftop above Porthbeor Beach. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2757-description
Wild Boar Fell occupies a commanding position above Mallerstang, and this walk approaches the summit from the west. The route offers splendid views of the Upper Eden Valley, the Howgill Fells and also includes a short traverse along the limestone ridge of Fell End Clouds. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2756-description
FIND WALKS in Britain's National Parks The routes feature the best walking that the National Parks can offer from easy strolls to more adventurous ascents of hills and mountains. Finding a walk is as easy as one, two three - select the National Park, choose your grade and click SEARCH. Go to www.walkingbritain.co.uk/find-nationalpark-walks.php and see the walks available.
Walk from Talybont Reservoir across upland moorland to the summit of Waun Rydd via Allt Lwyd. From near the summit of Waun Rydd there are views to Pen y Fan. The return route passes impressive Carn Pica before descending back to the start. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2754-description
A short circular walk from Tetbury exploring the countryside and the Cotswolds town. The route follows paths, bridleways, and a short section along a lane with the final section of the walk following the Monarch's Way. At the end of the walk a short diversion allows you to explore the town which is dominated by the spire of the parish church. Much of the town dates to the 16th and 17th centuries with the pillared market house the most notable. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2753-description
Starting at Sadgill in Longsleddale this walk explores the ridge from Shipman Knotts over Kentmere Pike and onto Harter Fell overlooking Mardale. The return route crosses Gatescarth Pass and continues down Longsleddale back to the start. Choose a fine day as the views are excellent. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2752-description
A beautiful and varied walk from Goodrich which includes the isolated church of St Margaret's at Welsh Bicknor, a riverside walk beside the River Wye together with some woodland and open park land. The route is easy to follow and offers the chance to visit Goodrich Castle. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2751-description
The weather forecast for tomorrow, Sunday 2nd June, is good with blue skies and very little rain with only a few exceptions. Why not find a walk near you? Choose from over 2,500 routes in England, Wales and Scotland. Go to www.walkingbritain.co.uk/find-walks-by-me.php and discover the nearest 20 walks to your chosen location.
Walk from the historic town of Ripon dominated by its Cathedral. Route explores Fountains Abbey and beautiful Studland Park and includes many of the notable features of the parkland including The Lake, and the Chinese Wood. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2750-description
Croker Hill (Cheshire) lies just outside the boundaries of the Peak District National Park and offers wide ranging views across the Cheshire Plain to the north. The route follows a section of the Gritstone Way over Croker Hill and across Sutton Common. The return follows a bridleway across the eastern flank of Croker Hill to return to the start. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2749-description
Circular pub walk from London Colney (Herts) exploring the area west of the village. The route includes Bowman's Lakes, former gravel pits, with varied birdlife, countryside, the River Colne and woodland. The walk passes the Plough Inn which makes a suitable stop halfway round the walk. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2748-description
A circular Surrey walk in the North Downs from Box Hill & Westhumble station exploring the Mole Valley and Norbury Park. The river Mole is a tributary of the Thames and runs north through the Mole Gap. Norbury Park surrounds an 18th century mansion which today is owned by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. The route also includes a viewpoint over the valley and surrounding downs. Trains from Victoria and Waterloo provide easy access to the area with a journey time of under an hour. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2746-description
A circular walk from the delightful village of Castle Combe where many of the buildings are English Heritage Grade II listed. The route features open farmland, woodland and a wooded valley as well as visiting the picturesque village itself. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2698-description
Walk from Achnashellach exploring the mountain landscape to the north. The route crosses superb wild Highland scenery with two Munros - Fuar Tholl and Sgurr Ruadh - providing a fitting backdrop to the walk. Crosses two passes, follows the Easan Dorcha (river), and passes several waterfalls. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2693-description
Coastal pub walk from Portscatho to Porthmellin Head using the South West Coast Path. The outward route is easy to follow to the small community of Bohortha. Turning inland the walk follows lanes and bridleways back to the start. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2690-description
A circular walk from Burley exploring a New Forest landscape of undulating heathland and wooded inclosures with the chance of seeing ponies. The route crosses two small hills, visits Whitten Pond and can easily be combined with a visit to the Queens Head either before or after the walk. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2689-description
Circular pub walk from Bradfield (West Berkshire) exploring countryside and woodland. Included in the walk is the village of Stanford Dingley where the 18th century Old Boot Inn is ideal for a pub lunch. The concluding section of the walk follows the River Pang which due to the underlying chalk may not be in flow. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2691-description
Starting from the hilltop village of St Briavels (Glos.) this walk explores an area of countryside and woodland in the Forest of Dean. The undulating route uses woodland and field paths including a section of the Gloucestershire Way. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2688-description
Pub walk from Chadlington (Oxon) exploring the surrounding countryside and woodland. The route passes through the hamlet of Dean before following Coldron Brook south to explore an area of woodland and its lake. Continuing west the walk crosses farmland by the River Evenlode before returning to the start. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2687-description
Walk from Llaneilian (Anglesey) exploring countryside and coast. Route follows sections of the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path, climbs Mynydd Eilian with great views, and visits Point Lynas lighthouse and the rocky headland. www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2686-description
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