Welcome to GPS Cycle and Walking Routes
We now have nearly 1000 cycle routes on the site, covering the whole of the UK's National Cycle Network in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
There are also over 2000 walking routes including all of the National Trails, most of the UK's long distance trails, easy waterside routes on our Canal Walks, challenging climbs on our Mountain and Hill Walks and exhilirating cliff top trails on the Coastal Walks.
You can use the links below to view a list of cycle and walking routes organised by county. Each route is available for download in a number of different GPS formats with a google map and Ordnance Survey map accompanying each route so you can see where you'll be heading.
Many of the routes follow the National Cycle Network (NCN) routes with the number of the route(s) followed specified in the description.
All the routes come with a fantastic photgraphic aerial view of the route with points of interest and photographs
Cycle Routes in England
| County | No. Routes | County | No. Routes |
| Bedfordshire | 10 | Berkshire | 16 |
| Buckinghamshire | 27 | Cambridgeshire | 23 |
| Cheshire | 38 | Cornwall | 36 |
| County Durham | 25 | Cumbria | 35 |
| Derbyshire | 44 | Devon | 44 |
| Dorset | 35 | Essex | 31 |
| Gloucestershire | 23 | Greater London | 50 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 | Hampshire | 41 |
| Hertfordshire | 25 | Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Kent | 44 | Lancashire | 37 |
| Leicestershire | 28 | Lincolnshire | 21 |
| Merseyside | 13 | Norfolk | 23 |
| Northamptonshire | 17 | Northumberland | 25 |
| Nottinghamshire | 21 | Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Shropshire | 22 | Somerset | 33 |
| Staffordshire | 27 | Suffolk | 19 |
| Surrey | 32 | Sussex | 33 |
| Tyne and Wear | 19 | Warwickshire | 17 |
| West Midlands | 22 | Wiltshire | 38 |
| Worcestershire | 13 | Yorkshire | 85 |
Cycle Routes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
National Parks & AONB Cycle Routes
| Park/AONB | No. Routes | Park/AONB | No. Routes |
| Cotswolds | 11 | Lake District | 19 |
| New Forest | 8 | South Downs | 11 |
Latest Cycle Routes
| Exeter Canal | 5 miles (8 km) | * |
| Bridgwater and Taunton Canal | 14 miles (22.5 km) | * |
| Hafren Forest | 4 miles (6 km) | ** |
| Hanley Forest Park | 1 miles (2 km) | * |
| Houghton Forest | 4 miles (6 km) | ** |
| Stratford Greenway | 5 miles (8 km) | * |
Walking Routes in England
| County | No. Routes | County | No. Routes |
| Bedfordshire | 33 | Berkshire | 35 |
| Buckinghamshire | 62 | Cambridgeshire | 32 |
| Cheshire | 63 | Cornwall | 54 |
| County Durham | 29 | Cumbria | 129 |
| Derbyshire | 114 | Devon | 99 |
| Dorset | 82 | Essex | 52 |
| Gloucestershire | 97 | Greater London | 113 |
| Greater Manchester | 61 | Hampshire | 89 |
| Herefordshire | 24 | Hertfordshire | 45 |
| Isle of Wight | 15 | Kent | 86 |
| Lancashire | 73 | Leicestershire | 36 |
| Lincolnshire | 34 | Merseyside | 21 |
| Norfolk | 38 | Northamptonshire | 35 |
| Northumberland | 38 | Nottinghamshire | 28 |
| Oxfordshire | 45 | Rutland | 8 |
| Shropshire | 42 | Somerset | 87 |
| Staffordshire | 57 | Suffolk | 44 |
| Surrey | 76 | Sussex | 87 |
| Warwickshire | 43 | West Midlands | 35 |
| Wiltshire | 69 | Worcestershire | 43 |
| Yorkshire | 255 |
Walking Routes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
National Parks, AONB and Other Regions Walking Routes
Latest Walking Routes
| Lynton and Lynmouth | 7 miles (11 km) | The town of Lynton and village of Lynmouth sit side by side on the Exmoor coast in north Devon. It's a splendid place for walkers with a number of long distance trails passing through the beautiful area. As well as the wonderful coastal views there's also nice woodland trails and riverside paths along the East Lyn River. This 7 mile circular walk visits some of the highlights of the area using waymarked trails on good paths. Starting in the centre of Lynton you first follow a section of the South West Coast Path east towards the picturesque harbour village of Lynmouth. The path descends to the village which sits at the confluence of the West Lyn and East Lyn rivers, in a gorge 700 feet (210 m) below Lynton. You continue towards Countisbury where you can climb to Foreland Point Lighthouse at the most northerly point along the Devon and Exmoor coast. From here there are great views across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. The route then descends back to the hamlet of Countisbury before coming to Watersmeet. The delightful area includes 2000 acres of river gorge and woodland with the opportunity for refreshments at the riverside tea garden at Watersmeet House. The walk then follows a section of the Tarka Trail back to Lynton. There's lots of good options for continuing your walking in the area. One of the highlights is the climb to the Valley of the Rocks. This dry valley contains the geological marvels known as the Lynton Beds. You could follow the South West Coast Path east and visit Culbone Wood and the delightful village of Porlock Weir. You could also follow the Two Moors Way and Tarka Trail south to the Cheriton Ridge in the Exmoor National Park. The Samaritans Way South West also passes through the area. |
| South Foreland Lighthouse | 2 miles (3 km) | This walk climbs to the Victorian South Foreland Lighthouse on the White Cliffs above St Margaret's. It's about a one mile walk from the town up to the lighthouse with great coastal views and a visit to the lovely Pines Garden on the way. The route starts at the public car park at St Margaret's Bay and follows a section of the South West Coast Path up to South Foreland. On the way you will pass the coastguard office on Bay Hill before following St Margaret's Road and Beach Road to the Pines Garden. The Gardens are well worth exploring with a waterfall and adjoining lake, a grass labyrinth and an organic kitchen garden with around 40 different species of fruit and vegetables. The site also includes the St. Margaret's Museum. The museum features changing displays about local history including St Margaret's during WW2, and one-time resident Noel Coward. After leaving the Pines the path continues past the Grade II listed St Margaret's Windmill before coming to the lighthouse. The lighthouse was the first to display an electric light anywhere in the world. You can climb to the top of the structure and enjoy great views over to France. There's also a nice National Trust tea room for refreshments after your climb. An alternative route is to park at the White Cliffs visitor centre and follow the White Cliffs Country Trails along the coast to the lighthouse. It's a slightly longer walk at 2 miles. If you wish to extend your walk from the lighthouse you can continue west along the coast path and visit Dover Castle. |
| Bossington Hill | 3 miles (4.5 km) | Enjoy fabulous views of the Exmoor coastline on this bracing climb near Porlock. The area also includes attractive flora including bell heather, ling heather and western gorse. Look out for wildlife including buzzards, peregrine falcons, kestrels. The walk starts from the car park at the end of Hill Road, just east of the village of Bossington. You then head north along public footpaths before picking up a section of the South West Coast Path to take you towards the hill summit. From here there are lovely views over the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. An alternative route is to follow the coast path from the village of Bossington to Hurlstone Point. Then turn south to reach the hill. You can easily extend the walk by exploring the Holnicote Estate and climbing to Selworthy Beacon. The beacon is located just to the east of Bossington Hill. Also nearby are the settlements of Porlock and Porlock Weir. Porlock Weir is particularly lovely, with 17th century cottages and a delightful harbour. |
| Foreland Point | 5 miles (8 km) | This walk visits Foreland Point Lighthouse before exploring Countisbury Common on the Exmoor coast. It's an exhilirating walk with wonderful coastal scenery, pretty heather, woodland trails and challenging climbs. The walk starts from the Barna Barrow car park just off the A39 to the east of the village of Countisbury. You then head west to Butter Hill which stands at a height of 302 metres (990ft). The route then descends along the South West Coast Path and other public footpaths to Foreland Lighthouse at the most northerly point along the Devon and Exmoor coast. From here there are great views across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. The route then heads east along the coast path towards Desolation Point, passing through Chubhill Wood on the way. The route then turns west, passing Kipscombe Hill and Countisbury Common before returning to the car park. To extend your walk you can head south and visit the lovely Watersmeet. Here you will find 2000 acres of river gorge and woodland with miles of walking trails to try. |
| Porlock and Porlock Weir | 6 miles (9 km) | This circular walk from the town of Porlock uses sections of the South West Coast Path and the Coleridge Way to take you on a tour of the coast and woods surrounding the town. The walk starts in Porock and follows the South West Coast Path east to Bossington before turning west along Porlock Bay to the pretty village of Porlock Weir. It's a very popular area with a lovely harbour and lots of attractive little cottages, many of which date from the 17th century. After exploring the village the walk returns to Porlock via woodland trails around West Porlock. To extend your walking in the area you can continue along coast path west to Culbone Wood and Foreland Point. If you head north east from Porlock you can enjoy a climb to Bossington Hill where there are splendid views over the surrounding area. You can also follow the Coleridge Way south into Exmoor and visit Dunkery Beacon - the highest point in Exmoor and Somerset. Also nearby is the splendid Holnicote Estate where you can climb Selworthy Beacon and Bossington Hill for more great views. |
Useful Links
| Link | Description |
| River Thames Walk and Cycle | Information on walking and cycling on the Thames Path National Trail |