Walking Routes in England
England is covered with hundreds of well signed walking paths and trails passing through some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the country.
We have organised these routes by county with an overview map also available.
Please use the links below to view the currently mapped routes.
National Parks, AONB and Other Regions Walking Routes
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| Shanklin to Godshill Walk | 5 miles (7.7 km) | This point to point walk takes you from coastal Shanklin to the inland village of Godshill. The route uses parts of the Worsley Trail and the Stenbury Trail to take you west to Wroxall and then across Appuldurcombe House Park before finishing at Godshill. The route runs for just under 5 miles along the waymarked trails. |
| Irstead Staithe Walk | 3 miles (4.7 km) | This 3 mile circular walk explores the Barton Broad Boardwalk from Irstead in the Norfolk Broads. The walk starts from the Irstead car park next to the River Ant and then follows the boardwalks past Barton Broad towards Neatishead. |
| Rockland Broad Ramble Circular Walk | 5 miles (8.6 km) | The Rockland Broad Ramble is a Norfolk Broads circular walk visiting Rockland Broad, the River Yare and Claxton. The route runs for just over 5 miles and can be started from the public car park just west of Rockland Broad. |
| Landguard Point and Fort Walk | 2 miles (3 km) | This walk visits Landguard Point and Landguard Fort at the southern tip of Suffolk. The scenic area is located just south of Felixstowe and includes a wildlife rich nature reserve with views over Harwich Harbour. |
| Great Yarmouth to Caister On Sea Circular Walk | 7 miles (11.7 km) | This Great Yarmouth to Caister-On-Sea Circular Walk offers a diverse 6-mile trek that showcases the contrasting landscapes of the Norfolk Broads and the North Sea coastline. |
| Elizabeth Way | 17 miles (27.5 km) | The Elizabeth Way is a dedicated long distance trail that bridges the gap between the coastal village of Heacham and the historic maritime town of King's Lynn. |
| Bedford Embankment Waterfront Circular Walk | 2 miles (2.6 km) | This circular route through the heart of Bedford begins on the historic Town Bridge, offering a grand vantage point over the River Great Ouse before you head east along the Embankment. This wide, tree-lined promenade is the jewel of the town, featuring landscaped Victorian gardens and the ornate suspension bridge that connects to Mill Meadows. As you stroll past the war memorial and the site of the old Swan Hotel, the path remains flat and paved, making it a favorite for local walkers and rowers alike. |
| Southampton Waterfront Walk | 1 miles (2.1 km) | This easy stroll explores the Southampton Waterfront, visiting several of the key historic landmarks. The walk begins at the Pilgrims Fathers Memorial on Western Esplanade, a 50 foot Portland stone monument marking where the Mayflower set sail in 1620. |
| Ipswich Waterfront Walk | 5 miles (8.3 km) | The Ipswich Waterfront Walk is a recently launched 5.5-mile (9km) trail that serves as an extension to the King Charles III England Coast Path, allowing walkers to explore the town's historic river setting without having to cross high over the Orwell Bridge. The route acts as a scenic bridge between rural and urban landscapes, connecting the Suffolk Food Hall on the west side of the River Orwell to the east gateway at Pipers Vale. Along the way, it passes through several of Ipswich's most cherished green spaces and historic docklands, featuring new commemorative oak benches and signposts crafted by local students |
| Northampton Washlands Walk | 4 miles (7.2 km) | This circular walk explores the Northampton Washlands on the southern outskirts of Northampton. |
| Northampton Heritage Trail | 3 miles (4.2 km) | The Northampton Heritage Trail is a circular route that explores the town's extensive history and culture on entirely hard-surfaced paths. The journey begins at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a rare Norman round church from 1103 that is a replica of its namesake in Jerusalem. From here, the trail leads through one of England's oldest market squares, which dates back to a royal decree by King Henry III. |
| Lenham Cross Walk | 2 miles (2.5 km) | This circular walk takes you up to the Lenham Cross War Memorial above the village of Lenham in the Maidstone district of Kent. |
| Shute's Lane and Hell Lane Circular Walk | 5 miles (8 km) | This circular walk starts in the picturesque village of Symondsbury, known for its thatched cottages and the historic Symondsbury Estate. From the village, you head west into Shute’s Lane, which gradually deepens into a spectacular "holloway"—an ancient sunken road carved into the soft sandstone over centuries by water, livestock, and cartwheels. As the path rises toward Quarry Cross, the high banks become more atmospheric, draped in ivy and gnarled tree roots, with mysterious faces and Celtic motifs etched into the rock by past travellers. On this section you will pass Colmers Hill which you can climb for some fine views of the area. |
| Shaftesbury Heritage Trail | 1 miles (1.7 km) | This circular loop walk explores the historic Dorset town of Shaftesbury. |
| Stockport Heritage Walk | 2 miles (3.5 km) | This walk follows the Woodbank Memorial Park Nature and Heritage Trail in Stockport, linking riverside woodland and historic parkland along the River Goyt. The route passes through Woodbank Memorial Park and continues towards the Poise Brook Local Nature Reserve, connecting two areas recognised locally for their wildlife and natural features. |
| Tanfield Railway Walk | 3 miles (4.5 km) | This walk follows the heritage Tanfield Railway in in Gateshead. |
| Castlefield National Trust Railway Walk | 0 miles (0.1 km) | The Castlefield National Trust railway walk is Manchester's premier urban sky garden, offering a unique blend of industrial heritage and modern horticulture. |
| Fishlake Meadows Circular Walk | 2 miles (3.3 km) | This circular walk explores the Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve in Romsey. |
| Jane Austen Circular Walk | 4 miles (7.2 km) | This 4.5-mile circular trail invites you to explore the heart of Jane Austen country, beginning at the very home in Chawton where the author spent her final eight years. |
| Jenny Brown's Point Circular Walk | 2 miles (2.8 km) | This circular walk visits Jenny Brown's Point near Silverdale on the Lancashire coast. It's a very pretty spot with beaches, woodland, an old cottage and the photogenic, lone stone chimney. From the headland there are some wonderful views over Morecambe Bay and the surrounding countryside of the Arnside and Silverdale AONB. You can also see the Lake District mountains on a clear day. |