SWC Walks
- are online, have GPS data, and are free to download and print for personal (non-commercial) use
- are public transport friendly - most start and finish at train stations around an hour's travel from central London
- have fine views, country pubs for lunch and tea shops for tea
- pass by many historic villages, churches and country houses
- have been devised by members of the Walking Club.
- most have detailed walking directions, but some are map walks which require use of a map or GPS. OS 50K and OpenStreetMap mapping can be printed for free from this website.
- Some of there walks were previously published in Time Out Country Walks near London volume 1, and volume 2
Region | Star | # | Walk | Km | Effort | Ht. gain | Description | London |
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Algarve | 187 | The 7 Hanging Valleys Karst Limestone Coast | 16.0 | 2 | 225 | Spectacular (but gentle) cliff top coastal swimming walk with karst limestone scenery - arches, stacks, blow holes, coves, headlands, and sandy beaches | ||
Anglesey | 103 | Newborough Warren Circular | 19.0 | 2 | 100 | Remote coastal walk with sand dunes, beaches, pine forests and salt marsh - ideal for rest day, or when there is bad weather on the tops. | ||
Bedfordshire | 233 | Arlesey to Letchworth Garden City | 25.4 | 5 | 175 | The Hiz (chalk stream), Chilterns views, the Greensand Ridge, the âCathedral of the Chilternsâ in Shillington, and remains of a bailey and an abandoned medieval village in Pirton, the Icknield Way past lavender farms, and a Garden City. | KX | |
Bedfordshire | 1.17 | Bow Brickhill to Woburn Sands | 18.7 | 6 | 275 | Woburn Abbey and its Safari Park (animals visible from the path) via many gentle hills | E | |
Bedfordshire | 231 | Flitwick Circular | 24.4 | 5 | 200 | Tranquil Flit River, wooded fringes of Flitwick Moor, quiet villages, the De Grey Mausoleum, Wrest House and Gardens, the Greensand Ridge (views), and the heart of Flitwick Moor. | EC LB | |
Bedfordshire | 230 | Harlington to Flitwick | 24.5 | 5 | 275 | Sundon Hills, the Sharpenhoe Clappers, a Neolithic hill fort, hill top lunch pub in Pulloxhill, and Flitwick ancient woodland. | StP | |
Bedfordshire | 229 | Leagrave to Harlington | 23.1 | 5 | 275 | Meadows, solitary North Chiltern hills, ancient woodlands, steep chalk escarpments, 2 Neolithic hill forts, Barton Hills (chalk downs), and the hill top village of Harlington. | EC LB | |
Bedfordshire | 232 | Lidlington to Flitwick | 22.1 | 5 | 300 | Marston Vale, the Greensand Ridge, mixed woods and open parkland, heathland, historic Ampthill, ruin of Houghton House, views into Marston Vale, and a narrow path through the heart of Flitwick Moor. | TL E StP | |
Bedfordshire | 264 | Sandy to Biggleswade or Circular | 19.5 | 4 | 125 | Greensand Ridge Walk along grassy tracks, woodland trails, and 2 pretty villages with pubs - Northill and Old Warden | KX | |
Berkshire | 260 | Aldermaston to Woolhampton via Frilsham | 22.7 | 7 | 400 | West Berkshire Downs: ancient woodlands, commons, pretty villages, historical pubs, chalk streams, water meadows, heathland, finishes via landscaped park or the Kennet canal. | P | |
Berkshire | 117 | Aldermaston to Woolhampton via Stanford Dingley | 20.3 | 5 | 250 | Quiet and scenic West Berkshire Downs: woodlands, fields, commons, chalk stream valleys, heathland, finish along a canal or through parkland. | P | |
Berkshire | 83 | Blackwater to Wokingham | 25.5 | 5 | 200 | A varied walk: the River Blackwater, meadows, lakes, mixed woodland, pasture and fruit farms before finishing at an attractive market town. | CJ W | |
Berkshire | 17 | Goring Circular | 18.0 | 4 | 350 | An undulating route through Berkshire with lunch at The Bell, a refreshingly traditional pub. | P | |
Berkshire | 2.9 | Kintbury to Great Bedwyn | 21.0 | 5 | 300 | Quiet fields before lunch, the Test Way (a long, open, ridge walk, potentially muddy), and a pretty forest walk to return to pretty, canalside Bedwyn. | P | |
Berkshire | 56 | Maidenhead to Marlow | 14.2 | 3 | 75 | A pretty stretch of the Thames to Cookham in the morning. After lunch, a hill with a view of the Thames valley, or continue along the Thames Path. Can be done as 2 short walks. | P | |
Berkshire | 1.33 | Mortimer to Aldermaston | 15.9 | 2 | 75 | Gentle. A stream, Roman Calleva, and an optional canal side extension. | P | |
Berkshire | 34 | Newbury Racecourse to Woolhampton | 17.0 | 2 | 175 | Easy walk with some gentle climbs en route which crosses Greenham Common, a former World War II and NATO airfield. | P | |
Berkshire | 133 | Slough to Egham via Windsor Great Park | 16.0 | 2 | 100 | An introductory walk passing Windsor Castle with lots of history, deer, pheasants, and the Royal Landscape. | P | |
Berkshire | 1.18 | Sunningdale to Windsor | 17.0 | 2 | 125 | Virginia Water, Windsor Great Park, the Long Walk, and Windsor Castle | CJ W | |
Berkshire | 61 | Reading to Henley | 16.9 | 1 | 25 | A pretty stretch of the Thames towpath | CJ P | |
Brecon Beacons NP | 86 | Black Mountain from Glyntawe | 14.6 | 8 | 1,225 | A strenuous start then easy route finding along a glacial ridge through wild upland scenery to one of the highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons National Park with spectacular views. | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 372 | Blorenge from Abergavenny | 19.6 | 8 | 1,000 | Initial brutal ascent then gentle contours along a tramroad, past ruins of the industrial past to Blorenge's upland plateau. Fantastic views of Usk Valley and Black Mountains | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 278 | Brecon Beacons Horseshoe from Neuadd Reservoir | 15.3 | 8 | 1,625 | A classic horseshoe walk of the Brecon Beacons (Pen y Fan, Corn Du, Fan y Big) around a glacial valley, with an extension to Waun Rydd | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 306 | Brecon Circular via Y Gaer Battle and Pen Y Crug | 18.1 | 6 | 575 | Lowland walk along rivers, via a Roman Fort and a low ridge to an ancient hill fort | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 308 | Bwlch Circular via Mynydd Troed and Llangors Lake | 21.6 | 10 | 875 | Via an easily accessible glacial ridge to the largest natural lake in South Wales and an ancient hillfort | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 370 | Crickhowell Circular via Mynydd Llangatwg and Craig y Cilau | 18.9 | 8 | 925 | Llangattock Escarpment with surreal slag heaps, quarries and cliffs, optional caving and a raised bog. Then lush pastures along the Usk Valley with Black Mountains views. | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 333 | Crickhowell Circular via Table Mountain and the three Pens | 20.4 | 9 | 1,125 | Table Mountain and an airy ridge walk in the Black Mountains across three tops with a scenic descent. | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 285 | Fan Dance | 21.8 | 8 | 1,125 | SAS fitness exercise. Storey Arms over Pen y Fan to Torpantau, and back again, against the clock, with a full pack | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 307 | Craig Y Nos to Llwyn Y Celyn | 21.4 | 10 | 1,225 | Remote mountain traverse: limestone scenery, Fan Gyhirych, a glacial escarpment, great views all around. Bus travel. | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 280 | Henrhyd Waterfalls from Craig y Nos | 13.4 | 3 | 600 | Rewarding walk through Craig y Nos Country Park and above the Tawe River or via the Cribarth limestone plateau, then up a scenic wooded gorge to South Wales' highest waterfall | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 332 | Llangynidr to Bwlch or Circular | 21.9 | 9 | 1,100 | Up a tight valley to the Chartist Cave in the limestone uplands of Mynydd Llangynidr, return along the rim of the Crawnon Valley. | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 347 | Llanvihangel Crucorney Circular via Bryn Arw and The Skirrid | 20.5 | 8 | 1,000 | Two easily accessible ridge walks south east of the Black Mountains, quiet pastures with views and a Michelin-starred lunch pub | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 335 | Pandy Inn to Llanvihangel Crucorney | 24.7 | 10 | 975 | Offa's Dyke Path along Hatterrall Hill and Ridge, return through the Vale of Ewyas past Llanthony Priory and the Leaning Church in Cwmyoy | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 85 | Pen Y Fan and Corn Du from Storey Arms | 7.6 | 7 | 725 | A classic, and very popular, short walk climbing up to the two highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons along an engineered path. | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 334 | Sugar Loaf Circular from Abergavenny | 19.0 | 7 | 750 | Ascent of the iconic Sugar Loaf along quiet paths: lush pastures, ancient oak woods, grassy ridges, heather and gorse. Tea at a vineyard. | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 279 | The Black Mountain from Glyntawe | 21.9 | 10 | 1,575 | A spectacular ridge walk to Fan Brycheiniog, Fan Foel and Waun Lefrith. Return via a glacial valley below the ridge, or remote moorland, shakeholes and a waterfall | ||
Brecon Beacons NP | 371 | The Clydach Gorge | 17.9 | 3 | 725 | Wild and dramatic Clydach Gorge: waterfalls, cascades, fast-flowing waters, ancient beechwoods as well as an ironworks' ruins and an elevated railway line | ||
Bristol | 354 | Bristol and the Clifton Suspension Bridge | 11.2 | 3 | 150 | Bristol's waterfront and historic centre, Clifton's grand houses and Suspension Bridge over the dramatic Avon Gorge. | P W | |
Buckinghamshire | 36 | Amersham Circular via Chalfont St Giles | 13.5 | 3 | 325 | An easy walk along gentle hills above the Misbourne valley to the attractive village of Chalfont St Giles. | ||
Buckinghamshire | 194 | Aylesbury Vale Parkway to Aylesbury | 24.6 | 5 | 200 | Quiet hill top villages in eastern Aylesbury Vale. Finishing with a long stretch along the Grand Union Canal. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 1.10 | Beaconsfield Circular | 19.0 | 4 | 200 | Gentle hills, Chalfont St Giles, and Jordans, a hamlet with Quaker links | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 189 | West Drayton to Cookham | 27.3 | 5 | 200 | Lowland heaths and mature woodland close to London. Can be done as 2 shorter walks. | P | |
Buckinghamshire | 1.41 | Bow Brickhill to Leighton Buzzard | 14.7 | 2 | 250 | The Greensand Ridge, River Ouzel and Grand Union Canal | E | |
Buckinghamshire | 195 | Cheddington to Leighton Buzzard | 24.8 | 5 | 200 | Delightful hill top villages in East Bucks. Panoramic views of The Chilterns and into Aylesbury Vale. | E | |
Buckinghamshire | 2.4 | Chesham to Great Missenden | 15.5 | 3 | 225 | Undulating Chilterns walk close to London with lunch in The Lee, a charming village, and the woods of Frith Hill to finish. | ||
Buckinghamshire | 81 | Chorleywood to Chesham | 16.0 | 5 | 325 | The Chess Valley, one of the most beautiful and tranquil parts of the Chiltern Hills, yet never more than a couple of kilometres from the Metropolitan Line. The walk dips in and out of the valley, with a number of fine panoramic views | ||
Buckinghamshire | 1.5 | Great Missenden to Amersham | 16.3 | 4 | 275 | The Chilterns, beech woods, and Little Missenden. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 191 | Haddenham Circular via Brill | 27.6 | 8 | 425 | Strenuous walk linking several hill top villages in the rolling landscape of the north westerly Aylesbury Vale, with splendid views throughout. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 193 | Haddenham to Aylesbury via Gibraltar and Ford | 23.3 | 4 | 150 | The scenic heart of Aylesbury Vale: picturesque hamlets in the Thame Valley, Notley Abbey, Dinton Hall and Hartwell House. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 192 | Haddenham to Aylesbury via Waddesdon | 25.3 | 6 | 300 | Tranquil stretches of the Thame Valley, combined with a few energetic climbs and long passages through two magnificent Rothschild estates. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 10 | Little Kimble to Saunderton | 17.0 | 4 | 450 | Easy Chilterns walk with lunch at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 1.45 | Princes Risborough to Great Missenden | 15.7 | 6 | 300 | Hilly. The Chilterns, and Bryant's Bottom | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 1.52 | Princes Risborough to Wendover | 16.9 | 6 | 475 | The Ridgeway, lovely views and the Chilterns. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 2.2 | Saunderton via Bledlow Circular | 17.3 | 6 | 375 | The Chilterns: the Ridgeway Path over an open ridge, returning by peaceful and secluded valleys. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 2.3 | Saunderton via West Wycombe Circular | 16.0 | 4 | 375 | The Chilterns: wooded forests (very muddy in winter), Hughenden Manor (NT), West Wycombe Caves (of Hellfire club fame), finishing with a short ridge walk | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 2.5 | Tring Circular | 16.3 | 4 | 350 | The Chilterns: An open ridge walk to Ivinghoe Beacon, gentle forests, and a classic village pub for tea. | CJ EC E | |
Buckinghamshire | 1.11 | Tring to Wendover | 21.0 | 6 | 225 | A Grand Union Canal walk in the morning, fields in the middle, and finally the wooded hills of the Chilterns | CJ EC E | |
Buckinghamshire | 2.1 | Wendover Circular | 18.5 | 7 | 550 | The Chilterns: gentle wooded hills and ridges. | M | |
Buckinghamshire | 140 | Wendover Circular via The Lee and Swan Bottom | 20.0 | 6 | 400 | Along the Ridgeway through the Chiltern Hills and through many splendid woodlands, a conservation village and idyllic Lee Common | M | |
Cambridgeshire | 105 | Cambridge via Grantchester Circular | 15.0 | 1 | 25 | Cambridge and its Colleges, Grantchester, Trumpington and the University Botanic Gardens | KX LS | |
Cambridgeshire | 118 | Ely Circular | 18.0 | 2 | 25 | An easy walk through open Fenland, The River Great Ouse, 'big' skies, tree-lined farm tracks, historic Ely Cathedral and a quayside stroll at the end | KX | |
Cambridgeshire | 31 | Huntingdon Circular | 18.5 | 2 | 25 | Easy walk beside the Great Ouse river to the attractive village of Houghton and its restored water mill, returning through water meadows and a nature reserve. | KX | |
Cambridgeshire | 1.26 | Shelford to Cambridge | 20.5 | 5 | 50 | Granchester, the River Cam and the Cambridge colleges. | LS | |
Dartmoor | 325 | Ten Tors | 93.0 | 10 | 850 | 2 day challenge event over northern Dartmoor with hills, bogs and river crossings - 35, 45 or 55 miles. | ||
Derbyshire | 302 | Bamford to Edale via Win Hill and Great Ridge | 20.3 | 10 | 1,050 | Tremendous views after steep ascent to Win Hill, then the Great Ridge on the boundary between the Dark and White Peak | TL E KX StP | |
Derbyshire | 326 | Dovedale | 20.0 | 7 | 875 | Through a pastoral landscape to the Peak District's most famous and scenic dale with its ravines, crags, pinnacles, arches and caves | ||
Derbyshire | 303 | Edale Circular via Kinder Scout and Mam Tor | 20.6 | 10 | 1,350 | Rugged moorlands and dramatically sculpted gritstone outcrops, the lush Vale of Edale and grand views into the Hope Valley from Mam Tor | ||
Derbyshire | 350 | Fairholmes Circular | 27.3 | 10 | 1,150 | From a remote bus stop onto one of Englandâs few great, untamed wildernesses: Bleaklow. Descend either across moors and Derwent River's Head, or Westend Valley. | ||
Derbyshire | 322 | Grindleford Circular via Chatsworth House | 24.7 | 8 | 675 | Through ancient woods and along some famous Dark Peak Edges to the UK's most-loved Country House, back through the verdant Derwent Valley | StP | |
Derbyshire | 315 | Hathersage Circular via Bretton Clough and Eyam | 22.2 | 9 | 900 | Rolling hills, drystone walls, deep wooded valleys,the Hope Valley, Eyam and Hucklow ridges, mining industrial heritage, Eyam, peat bogs (on a good path) | TL E KX StP | |
Derbyshire | 319 | Hathersage Circular via Stanage Edge Higger Tor and Padley Gorge | 20.0 | 7 | 675 | Dark Peak Highlights - up a green valley to Stanage Edge, over Higger Tor and Carl Wark hill forts and down the narrow wooded Padley Gorge, then along the Derwent River | TL E KX StP | |
Derbyshire | 360 | Hathersage to Bamford | 25.0 | 9 | 1,150 | Upper Derwent Valley walk out to Ladybower: griststone edges, moors with pre-historic features, overlooked by Stanage Edge, valleys and pastures with views | TL E KX StP | |
Derbyshire | 343 | Hope to Hathersage or Bamford | 27.0 | 9 | 900 | Pastures with views, Mam Tor's landslip area, Cave Dale, lunch in Castleton, Hope Cement Works, a large upland moor and a scenic descent to the Derwent River | ||
Derbyshire | 304 | Kinder Scout Circuit from Edale | 26.8 | 10 | 1,275 | Strenuous circuit of the Kinder Scout moorland plateau from Edale Station | ||
Derbyshire | 349 | Ladybower Inn Circular via Alport Castles and Derwent Reservoirs | 26.9 | 8 | 1,225 | A grassy ridge to Britainâs longest inland landslip. Descend to skirt the famous Derwent Reservoirs. Hilly return options across moors or along edges. | ||
Derbyshire | 348 | Ladybower Inn Circular via Derwent Edge and Strines | 25.8 | 9 | 1,125 | Famous gritstone formations on Derwent Edge high above the Derwent Reservoirs, wooded Bradfield Dale with its reservoirs and folly tower. Back across moorland to Ladybower. | ||
Derbyshire | 310 | Monsal Trail | 14.5 | 1 | 125 | Gentle Peak District walk along a disused railway line via viaducts, tunnels, and escarpements | ||
Devon | 301 | Lundy Island Circular | 12.7 | 4 | 400 | Cliff top walk around an island off the north Devon coast. | ||
Devon | 156 | Seaton to Lyme Regis via the Undercliff | 10.8 | 4 | 400 | Jungle like walk through the Axmouth / Lyme Regis undercliff, with sea views at the start and finish | W | |
Dorset | 328 | Chesil Beach Spit | 16.7 | 10 | 100 | Remote walk along the length of an iconic shingle spit with views inland and out to see. Shingle! Sep-Mar only. Check firing times! | CJ W | |
Dorset | 275 | Dorchester Circular or to Portesham | 24.3 | 7 | 500 | Pre-historic landscape of the Dorset Downs with splendid views out to the Jurassic Coast from the South Dorset Ridgeway. Longer extension to the Valley of (Sarsen) Stones | CJ W | |
Dorset | 54 | Lulworth Cove Circular | 22.2 | 10 | 1,500 | Dramatic coastal scenery, Lulworth cove, hidden beaches, Durdle Door cliff arch, and a ghost town. | CJ W | |
Dorset | 76 | Wareham to Swanage or Kingston | 19.4 | 5 | 400 | Heathland, Corfe's ruined castle (NT), either south to the sea at Chapman's Pool or west along a spectacular ridge to the sea and Swanage. | CJ W | |
Dorset | 119 | Osmington or Dorchester to Abbotsbury | 21.0 | 6 | 425 | Long ridge walk with stunning views over Purbeck, the Isle of Portland, Chesil beach and Lyme bay. Travel by bus. | CJ W | |
Dorset | 327 | Abbotsbury to West Bay | 15.0 | 4 | 275 | Ridge walk, then coast and beach walk overlooking the majestic sweep of Lyme Regis Bay | CJ W | |
Dorset | 73 | Branksome to Swanage or Corfe Castle | 18.7 | 3 | 225 | Lovely coastal walk via a busy prom, a short ferry crossing, the start the South West Coast Path, Studland Bay (a sandy beach), Old Harry (cliffs) to a seaside resort or ridge walk to Corfe Castle. Return by bus. | CJ W | |
Dorset | 99 | Weymouth to Lulworth Cove | 17.8 | 8 | 575 | Weymouth Bay, then a dramatic cliff walk past small beaches, then higher cliffs past Durdle Door (stack) to Lulworth Cove | CJ W | |
Dorset | 77 | Weymouth via Isle of Portland Circular | 13.0 | 4 | 275 | Weymouth's harbour, the South West Coast Path, a disused railway path, industrial archaeology and a grandstand view of the Devon and Dorset coast. | CJ W | |
Dorset | 75 | Wareham to Lulworth Cove | 19.9 | 7 | 425 | Heathland to Corfe Castle, a great ridge walk, the ghost town of Tyneham, the rollercoaster South West Coast Path, and Lulworth Cove | CJ W | |
Dorset | 346 | Wool Circular | 30.9 | 9 | 1,025 | Thomas Hardy Country, pretty coombes, the Jurassic Coast (Durdle Door, Stair Hole and Lulworth Cove), Lulworth Park with its fantastic Castle, and Coombe Heath | CJ W | |
Dorset | 368 | Worth Matravers Circular | 10.0 | 7 | 400 | Purbeck: Keats (dinosaur footprints) and Winspit (swimming) quarries, Chapman's Pool (hidden beach), and Jurassic Coast views. | CJ W | |
East Sussex | 29 | Ashurst Circular | 19.5 | 5 | 300 | A walk via Pooh Bridge to the attractive Wealden village of Hartfield, with a longer option over the elevated heathland of Ashdown Forest. | LB | |
East Sussex | 110 | Ashurst to Forest Row and East Grinstead | 17.2 | 5 | 350 | A long walk through Pooh country with far-reaching views from the top of Ashdown Forest | LB | |
East Sussex | 30 | Battle Circular | 19.0 | 3 | 400 | The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey | CX | |
East Sussex | 129 | Berwick to Birling Gap | 18.9 | 5 | 425 | via Wilmington, Jevington and Flagstaff point | V | |
East Sussex | 2.27 | Berwick to Eastbourne | 20.5 | 7 | 375 | A reservoir, then the South Downs Way past pretty villages (Jevington and Wilmington) and a ridge walk. | V | |
East Sussex | 90 | Berwick to Seaford | 14.0 | 7 | 400 | The South Downs : Windover and 'High and Over' Hills, and picturesque Alfriston. Can be extended with a chalk cliff coastal walk to Seaford. | V | |
East Sussex | 108 | Burgess Hill to Hassocks | 26.7 | 8 | 475 | A long almost circular walk via the Sussex Border Path, Sussex Villages, and the South Downs Way ridge from Ditchling Beacon to Wolstonbury Hill | TL CJ EC StP V | |
East Sussex | 95 | Buxted Circular | 16.3 | 3 | 350 | A gentle walk through the Weald to Poundgate, with some nice views of the Weald and the distant South Downs. | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 60 | Eastbourne to East Dean | 11.5 | 5 | 325 | Coastal walk via Eastbourne's promenade, Beachy Head and the 7 Sisters, then inland over the downs to East Dean. Return by bus. | V | |
East Sussex | 66 | Eastbourne to Hastings via Bexhill | 24.0 | 1 | 75 | Flat coastal walk along the south coast past busy sea front promenades and quiet beaches. | V | |
East Sussex | 79 | Edenbridge to Westerham | 17.8 | 8 | 450 | A slow climb from Eden Valley to the Greensand Ridge and the High Chart,via Chartwell (NT, Churchill's Home) and Emmetts Garden (NT). | CX LB | |
East Sussex | 120 | Eridge Circular | 17.0 | 4 | 275 | A short walk through an interesting part of the High Weald. | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 109 | Eridge to Forest Row and East Grinstead | 17.5 | 5 | 275 | Along the High Weald Landscape Trail to some attractive villages in the upper Medway Valley | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 208 | Etchingham to Wadhurst via Ticehurst | 17.1 | 5 | 375 | Hilly Wealden landscapes, ancient villages and Bewl Water reservoir | CX | |
East Sussex | 23 | Forest Row Circular | 17.7 | 4 | 300 | The heathlands of Ashdown Forest. Travel by Bus. | CJ EC V | |
East Sussex | 1.31 | Glynde to Seaford | 23.0 | 8 | 450 | The best walk in the book! A South Downs ridge, picture postcard Alfriston, Cuckmere Haven (beach), and cliffs with views of the Seven Sisters. Long but worth it. | V | |
East Sussex | 50 | Hassocks to Brighton | 22.5 | 7 | 500 | Over the South Downs to Brighton, the liveliest city on the South Coast | TL CJ EC StP V | |
East Sussex | 1.29 | Hassocks to Lewes | 18.0 | 4 | 400 | A South Downs ridge walk ... maximum view for minimum effort, with historic Lewes to finish. | TL CJ EC StP V | |
East Sussex | 169 | Hastings Circular via Fairlight Glen Beach | 13.0 | 10 | 400 | Hilly cliff top path via remote Fairlight Glen naturist beach to Fireheights. Return by the same path, a gentler inland route, or along the seashore | TL CX StP V | |
East Sussex | 2.29 | Hastings to Rye | 19.0 | 7 | 475 | Seaside Hastings, a hilly cliff walk with 4 steep climbs and a remote naturist beach. Gentle afternoon to historic Winchelsea and Rye via a noted viewpoint. | TL CX StP V | |
East Sussex | 47 | Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease | 23.6 | 7 | 550 | An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. | V | |
East Sussex | 134 | Lewes to Brighton via Rottingdean | 18.7 | 4 | 275 | The less-frequented heart of the South Downs to Rottingdean, with a pleasant walk along the promenade into Brighton to finish | V | |
East Sussex | 2.24 | Lewes to Saltdean | 15.5 | 4 | 400 | South Downs Way along a chalk ridge in the morning, remote Rodmell for lunch, then back up and over the downs to the coast. Undercliff path, or bus to Brighton | V | |
East Sussex | 181 | Lewes to Seaford via West Firle | 22.9 | 8 | 575 | Glorious ramble over the South Downs to the sea covering areas less frequently walked | V | |
East Sussex | 2.25 | Lewes via West Firle Circular | 23.3 | 7 | 425 | Long. A steep hill (views) to Glynde. Lunch in quiet West Firle, then the South Downs Way (chalk ridge), with a flat valley walk back to historic Lewes | V | |
East Sussex | 213 | Newhaven to Brighton and Portslade | 18.4 | 3 | 250 | A Victorian Fort, White Cliffs, cliff top and cliff bottom paths, Brighton's busy pier and promenade and quieter Hove | V | |
East Sussex | 365 | Rye Figure of 8 | 14.5 | 2 | 100 | Three rivers, two castles, and a coastal nature reserve in two linked circular walks | LB StP | |
East Sussex | 2.28 | Seaford to Eastbourne | 21.9 | 9 | 325 | The best walk in the Southeast! A dramatic cliff walk passing Cuckemere Haven, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head as the South Downs meets the sea. Ends with Eastbourne's promenade and pier. | LB V | |
East Sussex | 25 | Southease to Eastbourne | 27.3 | 8 | 650 | 2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and seafront to finish. | V | |
East Sussex | 65 | Southease to Rottingdean or Brighton | 15.3 | 4 | 350 | The flat, open Ouse valley to Rodmell and Kingston, then an open chalk ridge to Rottingdean and Brighton. | V | |
East Sussex | 2.26 | Southease to Seaford | 18.1 | 6 | 325 | A loop to Rodmell for lunch, then up and across the South Downs. Finishes by the sea. | V | |
East Sussex | 112 | Stonegate to Robertsbridge | 14.0 | 4 | 275 | The High Weald, Kiplingâs home, and panoramic views | CX | |
East Sussex | 19 | Tunbridge Wells Circular | 15.0 | 5 | 300 | A varied High Weald walk with stretches through parkland, restored heathland and woods containing massive sandstone outcrops, finishing alongside the Spa Valley Railway. | CX | |
East Sussex | 262 | Uckfield to Buxted | 21.6 | 5 | 300 | Uck Valley, undulating Low Weald Countryside, van Hoogstraten's path, Blackboys Inn, Tickerage Stream valley with Vivien Leigh's home, and Buxted Park | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 272 | Uckfield to Lewes | 20.9 | 4 | 225 | A gentle walk along river valleys through fields and woods, finishing with a climb over the South Downs above Glyndebourne | EC LB | |
East Sussex | 196 | Wadhurst to Tunbridge Wells | 13.8 | 5 | 275 | Plenty of fine views on this short High Weald walk to the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells | CX | |
East Sussex | 5 | Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular | 17.0 | 5 | 475 | This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat. | CX | |
East Sussex | 1.25 | Winchelsea to Hastings | 20.3 | 9 | 575 | The hardest walk in the book. A gentle start with the 1066 Path and a great pub for lunch. After lunch, a great coastal cliff walk with 4 steep climbs, Fairlight Glen naturist beach, fish and chips on Hastings seafront, so one for summer. | TL CX StP | |
East Sussex | 316 | Winchelsea to Hastings via Three Oaks | 26.4 | 8 | 550 | The 1066 walk route through pleasant hilly territory from Winchelsea to Icklesham and Three Oaks, then south over a ridge to the sea at Fairlight. A strenuous finish into Hastings. | TL CX StP | |
Essex | 258 | Benfleet Circular via Canvey Island | 23.2 | 3 | 50 | Varied walk around a unique island in the Thames Estuary: mudflats, creeks, river traffic, sandy beaches, seawall murals, grassy marshland, oil terminals & refineries | FS LS | |
Essex | 268 | Benfleet Circular via Leigh on Sea | 15.2 | 4 | 175 | Hadleigh Castle, Leigh on Sean, and Benfleet Creek | FS LS | |
Essex | 1.8 | Bures to Sudbury | 16.0 | 4 | 175 | The Stour Valley Way, Gainsborough country and historic Sudbury. | LS | |
Essex | 52 | Clacton-on-Sea to Walton-on-the-Naze | 11.5 | 1 | 50 | A short North Sea coastal walk between 2 seaside resorts | LS | |
Essex | 276 | Epping to Chipping Ongar | 12.5 | 2 | 100 | The Essex Way broadly following the former Epping to Ongar tube line. Muddy in winter. | ||
Essex | 130 | Great Chesterford to Newport | 18.5 | 3 | 150 | Through rolling hills and river valleys to the historic market town of Saffron Walden and one of Britain's finest stately homes | LS | |
Essex | 158 | Ingatestone to Battlesbridge | 24.8 | 5 | 175 | The Wid Valley and the Wid itself, Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Reserve and the Crouch Valley via a mix of woods and fields. | LS | |
Essex | 216 | Kelvedon Circular | 23.2 | 4 | 175 | Gentle Essex walk through the quiet Blackwater Valley to historic Coggeshall, with 300 listed buildings, for lunch. | LS | |
Essex | 114 | Laindon Circular | 20.8 | 6 | 325 | Essex Hills, wooded Nature Reserves and panoramic Thames Valley Views | FS LS | |
Essex | 355 | Leigh-on-Sea to Shoeburyness via Southend-on-Sea | 12.5 | 1 | 25 | Gentle coast path with quiet, residential, and seaside resort sections, and the world's longest leisure pier. | FS | |
Essex | 1.39 | Manningtree Circular | 17.3 | 4 | 150 | River Stour - Constable country | LS | |
Essex | 162 | North Fambridge to Burnham-on-Crouch | 20.9 | 2 | 75 | Follow the tidal River Crouch eastwards towards the North Sea atop the sea wall. Wide open and scenic countryside, mudflats, creeks, rich bird life, sailing boats and marinas. | LS | |
Essex | 159 | South Woodham Ferrers to North Fambridge | 25.5 | 6 | 250 | Long and varied walk in the Crouch valley across hilly parts of Essex, with some challenging field crossings and a serene riverside finish. | LS | |
Essex | 166 | The Broomway and Foulness Island | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | Fabled tidal road off the coast off Essex across Maplin Sands to Foulness Island. | ||
Essex | 1.46 | Wakes Colne to Bures | 17.7 | 5 | 150 | The Colne Valley, thatched cottages, brooks, farms, woods and undulating hills | LS | |
Essex | 98 | Walton-on-the-Naze Circular | 12.2 | 1 | 50 | Coastal walk from a faded grandeur Victorian seaside resort with pier to a fast eroding, fossil rich headland and a sand spit. Return along the beach or salt marsh sea wall. | LS | |
Essex | 116 | Wendens Ambo Circular | 23.7 | 5 | 225 | North West Essex hills and pretty villages | LS | |
Essex | 157 | Wickford to Battlesbridge | 21.4 | 4 | 175 | Grassy fields, quiet lanes, a smattering of woods, Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Reserve and the tidal River Crouch. | LS | |
Essex | 1.30 | Wivenhoe Circular | 14.8 | 2 | 125 | 2 circular walks on either side of the Colne estuary. **check ferry times in advance** | LS | |
Essex | 247 | Wivenhoe to West Mersea or Clacton-on-Sea | 18.6 | 2 | 50 | Tidal river Colne to Brighlingsea. Then short ferry for coast walk to Clacton (long) or West Mersea (bus) | LS | |
Exmoor NP | 123 | Foreland Point, Lynmouth and Watersmeet Circular | 15.5 | 5 | 775 | 2 short circular walks 1) East along the South West Coast Path past Foreland Point 2) Along the narrow, steep sided River Lyn gorge to picturesque Watersmeet (NT) | ||
Exmoor NP | 124 | Heddon's Mouth Circular | 9.1 | 4 | 450 | Short walk to Heddon's Beach, and along the South West Coast Path from a remote country pub. Travel by car only. | ||
Exmoor NP | 125 | Minehead to Porlock | 14.1 | 4 | 350 | SWCP Day 1 - Gentle introduction to the coast path, with rugged and tea room options. | ||
Exmoor NP | 142 | Porlock to Lynton | 18.5 | 8 | 1,000 | SWCP Day 2 - Spectacular and remote coastal walk. | ||
Exmoor NP | 143 | Lynton to Combe Martin | 21.8 | 10 | 1,175 | SWCP Day 3 - Spectacular and remote coastal walk with a nice lunch pub | ||
Glamorgan | 296 | Barry to Llantwit Major | 21.7 | 6 | 300 | Glamorgan Heritage Coast : Cold Knap point, Porthkerry viaduct, Fontygary, Rhoose and Summerhouse points, Llantwit Major beach | ||
Glamorgan | 298 | Kenfig Burrows to Porthcawl | 14.4 | 3 | 100 | Kenfig Burrows (sandy dunes), Margham Moors (heathland and edgeland in the shadow of Port talbot steelworks), and quiet sandy beaches | ||
Glamorgan | 297 | Llantwit Major to Ogmore or Porthcawl | 18.2 | 4 | 425 | Glamorgan Heritage Coast : Llantwit Major beach, St Donat's Bay, Nash Point lighthouse, Traeth Mawr beach, Southendown (Dunraven Bay), Ogmore-by-Sea | ||
Gloucestershire | 256 | Kemble Circular | 16.0 | 2 | 100 | The source of the Thames, an overgrown canal, quiet tracks, a pretty village, and the Thames path | P | |
Gloucestershire | 224 | Kingham to Moreton in Marsh via Adelstrop | 17.7 | 3 | 125 | A First World War Remembrance Walk | P | |
Gloucestershire | 115 | Moreton-in-Marsh Circular | 25.1 | 5 | 475 | Peaceful walk through the gentle hills of the Cotswolds with great views and charming honey colored villages | P | |
Gloucestershire | 288 | Moreton-in-Marsh Grand Circular via the Escarpement | 42.6 | 10 | 1,075 | The Cotswold Hills and Escarpment with fine views and bucolic villages - Stanway, Stanton and Snowshill, and optionally, Broadway Tower | P | |
Gower | 89 | Llanmadoc via Whiteford Sands Circular | 11.0 | 2 | 225 | Out through NT pine forest with salt marsh views to a lighthouse, back along sand dunes and a remote beach. | ||
Gower | 269 | Mumbles to Three Cliffs Bay | 20.0 | 5 | 375 | Gower coast path via Mumbles Head, Langland bay, Caswell bay, Brandy Cove and Pwlldu bay. | ||
Gower | 271 | Port Eynon to Rhossili | 11.6 | 4 | 275 | Gower coast path along cliff top paths to Worms Head and spectacular Rhossili bay. | ||
Gower | 87 | Rhossili via Llangennith Circular | 15.3 | 3 | 375 | A gentle walk, up to then along he downs overlooking a stunning beach, and back along the beach itself. | ||
Gower | 88 | Rhossili via Worms Head Circular | 10.0 | 4 | 225 | A gentler cliff top headland walk a dramatic extension - a classic walk out to 2 small islands cut off at high tide, with stunning views of Rhossili beach. | ||
Gower | 270 | Three Cliffs Bay to Oxwich Bay | 12.3 | 3 | 250 | Gower coast path via spectacular Three Cliffs and Oxwich beaches | ||
Hampshire | 2.10 | Alton Circular | 20.4 | 4 | 350 | Long but gentle walk visiting Selborne and Chawton, which inspired Jane Austen (writer) and Gilbert White (naturalist) | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 74 | Bournemouth to Barton-on-Sea | 21.6 | 3 | 150 | A coastal walk along the Bournemouth promenade past Hengistbury Head, with a ferry crossing and some hidden beaches. | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 163 | Brockenhurst Circular | 16.8 | 3 | 150 | The New Forest - A mix of dense and more open woods. | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 226 | Brockenhurst to Lymington | 18.0 | 3 | 125 | Varied walk on the southern edge of the New Forest through parkland, woods, open heaths and pasture before a contrasting finish past coastal marshes. | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 265 | Dean to Mottisfont | 27.4 | 8 | 450 | Remote West Hampshire: varied Woodlands, the scenic valleys of the Wallop Brook and the Dun and Test Rivers and Broughton Down Nature Reserve | W | |
Hampshire | 160 | Farnham to Blackwater | 22.3 | 5 | 325 | Farnham Park, Caesarâs Camp, Beacon Hill, Bourley Reservoirs, Gelvert Stream, Fleet Pond, Foxlease Meadows and Hawley Common | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 318 | Fleet Circular | 19.2 | 4 | 175 | Varied heathland and woodland containing some unusual features, returning alongside the Basingstoke Canal | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 84 | Hook to Winchfield | 20.0 | 3 | 150 | A walk along a rural stretch of the Basingstoke Canal, passing the ruins of a medieval castle and visiting an attractive Hampshire town. | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 62 | Lymington to Barton-on-Sea | 15.7 | 2 | 50 | Easy coastal walk along the Solent Way with views towards the Isle of Wight. Return by bus. | W | |
Hampshire | 58 | Mottisfont to Romsey | 22.2 | 5 | 250 | Mottisfont Abbey Gardens, West Hampshire Chalk Downs, Dun & Test Valleys and the picturesque market town of Romsey | W | |
Hampshire | 1.3 | Netley to Botley | 15.2 | 2 | 100 | The Solent Way and the River Swanick with sea views, marinas and mudflats | W | |
Hampshire | 97 | Overton Circular | 18.7 | 4 | 200 | North Hampshire hills and Jane Austen's literary landscape | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 53 | Overton to Whitchurch | 17.0 | 3 | 150 | An easy walk down the Test valley which passes many interesting mills, old and new. | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 2.11 | Petersfield to Liss | 16.6 | 5 | 400 | Shoulder of Mutton Hill (steep, fine view) and a very walker friendly pub | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 179 | Portsmouth to Havant via Hayling Island | 17.8 | 1 | 0 | Portsmouth Harbour, Southsea promenade, Eastney Beach, a ferry to Hayling Island, quiet beaches. Either continue to Eaststoke Point, or head inland along a disused railway path alongside Langstone Harbour. | CJ EC V W | |
Hampshire | 182 | Winchester to West Meon or Hinton Ampner | 26.1 | 7 | 450 | Historic Winchester and the South Downs Way. Shorter (via Hinton Ampner NT) and longer (Beacon Hill, and a railway path) options. Return by bus. | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 183 | West Meon to Petersfield | 27.5 | 9 | 725 | A railway path, The South Downs Way, Old Winchester Hill, Butser Hill, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Buriton and The Hangers Way. | CJ W | |
Hampshire | 180 | Southbourne to Emsworth via Thorney Island | 15.8 | 1 | 25 | Easy coastal walk around Thorney Island in Chichester's tidal harbour. | V W | |
Hampshire | 1.48 | Whitchurch to Andover | 19.0 | 3 | 125 | Longparish, thatched cottages and the River Test | W | |
Hampshire | 15 | Winchester Circular | 18.0 | 4 | 300 | A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland. | CJ W | |
Hertfordshire | 91 | Baldock Circular | 19.6 | 4 | 225 | A flat walk across vast Hertfordshire farmland fields in an area filled with clues to Britainâs Iron Age and Roman past. Follows part of the Icknield Way. | KX | |
Hertfordshire | 168 | Broxbourne Circular | 24.3 | 6 | 300 | Along the New River and up through the Spital Brook valley into Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve and an assortment of ancient, diverse and wild woods. | LS | |
Hertfordshire | 311 | Cheshunt to Broxbourne | 17.5 | 2 | 25 | River Lee Country Park and Waltham Abbey | LS | |
Hertfordshire | 1.7 | Garston to St Albans | 14.0 | 1 | 100 | River Ver, historic St Albans and the Roman town of Verulamium | E | |
Hertfordshire | 55 | Harlow Circular | 14.0 | 1 | 75 | An easy walk through south east Hertfordshire. | LS | |
Hertfordshire | 351 | Harpenden to St Albans | 17.6 | 3 | 150 | A Hertfordshire Town and a Hertfordshire City linked by commons, parks, a country estate and a new woodland forest. | StP | |
Hertfordshire | 234 | Hitchin Circular | 25.6 | 6 | 350 | Grassy lanes and woods across the most north easterly Chilterns ridge to Pegsdon Hills and Knocking Hoe. A motte-and-double bailey and an abandoned medieval village, alder and willow woodland, Oughton (chalk river), Hitchinâs old town with Tudor and Georgian buildings | KX | |
Hertfordshire | 353 | Knebworth Circular | 19.7 | 3 | 225 | Knebworth Hall, pretty Hertfordshire Villages, undulating woodland and fields | KX M | |
Hertfordshire | 340 | Knebworth to Welwyn Garden City | 20.8 | 3 | 250 | Knebworth Hall, Ayot St Lawrence, and gently undulating woodland and fields. | KX M | |
Hertfordshire | 164 | Roydon to Sawbridgeworth | 22.8 | 4 | 200 | Open countryside with wheat fields, woods and waterways - stretches of the River Ash in the morning and the Stort Navigation near the end. Passes the Henry Moore Sculpture Park. | LS | |
Hertfordshire | 210 | Sawbridgeworth to Bishops Stortford | 23.7 | 4 | 175 | Sawbridgeworth, gently rolling countryside, fields, woods and waterways, the Stort Navigation, and Bishop's Storford | LS | |
Hertfordshire | 165 | St Margarets Circular | 25.7 | 5 | 225 | Quiet rolling Hertfordshire countryside, a haunted, ruined church and long stretches in scenic river valleys. | LS | |
Hertfordshire | 366 | Tring to Berkhamsted via Tom's Hill | 15.5 | 4 | 200 | A canal, Ashridge estate, Berkhamsted Common and World War One trenches | CJ EC E | |
Hertfordshire | 94 | Watton-at-Stone Circular | 18.0 | 2 | 275 | The rolling hills of Hertfordshire, the River Beane, and Watton. | M | |
Hertfordshire | 69 | Welwyn Circular | 18.3 | 2 | 175 | An easy walk through Hertfordshire countryside, visiting Ayot St Lawrence and an ivied Gothic ruin of a church. | KX M | |
Isle of Wight | 71 | Lake to Ryde | 21.0 | 5 | 250 | The north east section of the coastal path: cliffs, Victorian promenades, and a quiet harbour. | W | |
Isle of Wight | 369 | Lake to Shanklin via Ventnor | 15.2 | 6 | 450 | Hilly SE corner of the Isle of Wight - Sandown Bay, the Landslip, Ventnor, and St Boniface and Luccombe Downs | W | |
Isle of Wight | 72 | Yarmouth Circular | 19.2 | 5 | 300 | The Isle of Wight coastal path, Tennyson Down, a nature reserve, and a disused railway. | W | |
Kent | 236 | Ashurst to Eridge | 18.2 | 4 | 250 | Gently undulating High Weald walk in the low hills and valleys around Tunbridge Wells | LB | |
Kent | 330 | Aylesford to Maidstone | 19.0 | 5 | 275 | Ancient sites and a fine viewpoint on Kent's North Downs | LB V | |
Kent | 28 | Birchington to Herne Bay | 14.0 | 1 | 100 | Easy coastal walks, passing the dramatic ruins at Reculver | TL StP V | |
Kent | 1.36 | Borough Green to Sevenoaks | 15.0 | 4 | 225 | A Country House, Igtham Mote (NT), Knole Palace and deer park (NT), as well as pretty countryside, and close to London. | V | |
Kent | 121 | Canterbury Circular via Bekesbourne and Sturry | 22.5 | 2 | 150 | Ancient villages, churches and pubs in a classic Kent landscape | TL StP V | |
Kent | 138 | Chilham Circular | 15.4 | 5 | 275 | A climb into the Kentish Downs and a descent to two historic houses. | TL StP V | |
Kent | 1.28 | Chilham to Canterbury | 20.1 | 4 | 225 | A pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral via the Great Stour River, hop fields and orchards | TL StP V | |
Kent | 3 | Cowden to Eridge | 19.5 | 4 | 350 | Starts along a valley and then over hills to Hartfield for lunch, followed by an undulating trek thorough woods and fields to Eridge. | LB | |
Kent | 78 | Cowden to Hever | 16.5 | 4 | 250 | A contrast between a remote part of the Weald and three attractive and popular Kent villages | LB | |
Kent | 1.35 | Crowhurst to Battle | 20.0 | 4 | 300 | Gentle woods and fields, the Battle of Hastings, and Battle Abbey | CX | |
Kent | 35 | Cuxton to Sole Street | 17.3 | 5 | 425 | Open views and a wooded ridge before lunch, then a walk across a vineyard. An optional afternoon loop up to Cobham and the Leather Bottle pub (of Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers) | ||
Kent | 202 | Dartford to Greenhithe | 11.3 | 1 | 25 | Riverside walk along the banks of the Darent and the Thames with stunning views of the Dartford river crossing | CX V | |
Kent | 2.30 | Dover to Deal | 17.7 | 3 | 475 | Easy cliff walk following the Saxon Shore Way along the 'White Cliffs of Dover' to historic Deal | LB StP V | |
Kent | 337 | East Malling to Maidstone | 18.8 | 3 | 150 | Extensive orchards and 2 fine medieval bridges across the River Medway. | V | |
Kent | 344 | Edenbridge Town to Hever or Cowden | 16.8 | 3 | 150 | A gentle stroll on the Kent/Surrey border, incorporating the first part of the Eden Valley Walk | V W | |
Kent | 59 | Eynsford Circular | 21.5 | 7 | 400 | A contrast between hidden valleys in the North Downs and the Darent Valley Path through three interesting villages. | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 291 | Farningham Road to Eynsford | 17.5 | 4 | 275 | Ancient woodlands, low hills and riverside paths in the Darent valley. | V | |
Kent | 207 | Farningham Road to Sole Street | 17.2 | 3 | 225 | A walk of contrasts, urban sprawl, and then caught by what it may have been like a hundred or more years ago, coming across the Wheatsheaf pub and Chapter House Farm. Plenty of good pubs along the way. | V | |
Kent | 12 | Faversham to Whitstable | 15.7 | 1 | 25 | Easy Coastal Walk | TL StP V | |
Kent | 13 | Folkestone to Dover | 14.8 | 5 | 400 | Coastal Walk along the cliffs to Dover, with options also taking in The Warren. | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 152 | Pluckley to Ashford | 16.4 | 3 | 150 | Greensand Way Stage 10 - pretty orchards and woods, commons with a bog, Godinton Park, then the Great Stour River into Ashford | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 153 | Ashford to Ham Street | 17.2 | 2 | 100 | Greensand Way Stage 11 - the Great Stour River out of Ashford, new housing and a landfill, then pretty through pastures and Ham Street Woods NNR | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 41 | Yalding to Sevenoaks | 21.2 | 4 | 425 | Kent Orchards, then follows the Greensand Way to Igtham Mote (NT), One Tree Hill, Knole House and deer park (NT) | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 150 | Yalding to Sutton Valence | 15.3 | 3 | 225 | Greensand Way Stage 8 - fine views from a gentle ridge and excellent pubs en-route | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 151 | Harrietsham or Sutton Valence to Pluckley | 17.7 | 3 | 200 | Greensand Way Stage 9 - fine views from a gentle ridge, orchards and nice pubs | TL StP V | |
Kent | 106 | Ham Street to Appledore | 19.2 | 3 | 150 | A walk full of historical interest in the low hills around Romney Marsh | TL StP | |
Kent | 281 | Hayes Circular | 9.5 | 1 | 125 | A short walk across three commons in South East London | CX CS | |
Kent | 82 | Hayes to Knockholt | 16.0 | 4 | 300 | Close to London, this walk in north-west Kent is entirely rural, traversing fields, woods and valleys in London's 'Green Belt'. It passes Charles Darwin's home, Down House (EH) | CX CS | |
Kent | 175 | Hever to Ashurst | 16.2 | 4 | 225 | A surprisingly remote part of the High Weald on the Kent/East Sussex border | EC LB | |
Kent | 362 | Hever to Dormans | 16.1 | 4 | 275 | Undulating walk passing 3 historic manor houses and climbing to an iron-age hillfort | EC LB | |
Kent | 1.19 | Hever to Leigh | 14.2 | 2 | 150 | 2 castles, a stately home, rivers, ponds, woods, undulating hills and three lovely villages | EC LB | |
Kent | 345 | Hever to Tonbridge | 16.5 | 2 | 125 | The second part of the Eden Valley Walk, through Penshurst and Haysden Country Park to Tonbridge. | EC LB | |
Kent | 209 | Higham to Gravesend | 18.4 | 3 | 50 | Birdwatching and nature walk - the Thames Estuary, Hooe Peninsular and Cliffe Pools RSPB Nature reserve. | LB V | |
Kent | 219 | Hildenborough to Hadlow or Tonbridge | 13.2 | 2 | 100 | Gentle walk through the Kentish Weald to one of the tallest follies in Britain. | ||
Kent | 253 | Hollingbourne Circular via Hucking | 18.0 | 5 | 300 | An attractive woodland estate at the top of the North Downs and a circuit through the grounds of Leeds Castle to finish | LB V | |
Kent | 221 | Hollingbourne Circular via Thurnham | 22.5 | 8 | 450 | Views from the North Downs ridge on the way out, returning across farm fields and finishing with a circuit through the grounds of Leeds Castle | LB V | |
Kent | 2.16 | Hurst Green to Chiddingstone Causeway | 20.5 | 6 | 475 | Long. The Greensand Way through remote wooded hills, passing Chartwell (Churchill, NT), Toys and Ide Hills. Gentle fields to finish. | CJ EC LB V | |
Kent | 7 | Knockholt Circular | 18.5 | 5 | 500 | An enjoyable day out in the country within zone 6, thanks to those who campaigned for and legislated the Green Belt policy. | CX | |
Kent | 37 | Knockholt to Otford | 12.9 | 7 | 425 | A moderately strenuous stroll in the North Downs, taking in the pretty village of Shoreham | CX | |
Kent | 92 | Leigh and Penshurst | 13.5 | 3 | 175 | The Eden valley, Penshurst Place and a rural pub for lunch. | CX | |
Kent | 1.21 | Leigh to Sevenoaks | 14.5 | 5 | 225 | A gentle morning past fields and Oasthouses, then a steep climb to Knole Palace (NT) and its deer park | CX | |
Kent | 1.15 | Leigh to Tunbridge Wells | 18.9 | 5 | 350 | Penshurst Place (a stately home), rivers, woods, and Kent's rolling hills | CX | |
Kent | 1 | Lenham to Charing | 13.3 | 3 | 250 | A tranquil walk along the North Downs | TL StP V | |
Kent | 173 | Meopham to Rochester | 19.5 | 3 | 175 | Ancient woodland, landscaped parkland and a nature reserve on the Kent Downs to a riverside town full of historical interest | V | |
Kent | 93 | Sandling to Folkestone or Dover | 17.9 | 7 | 775 | A dramatic ridge walk along the North Downs Way, overlooking the English Channel. | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 24 | Sandling to Wye | 20.5 | 6 | 350 | Pretty Ridge Walk along the North Downs Way with lovely views. Nice pubs for lunch and tea | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 1.43 | Otford Circular via Romney Street | 12.0 | 6 | 275 | A short walk packed with variety and fine views, bluebell woods in season, a pretty village and a short train journey | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 290 | Otford Circular via Shoreham | 14.0 | 5 | 350 | The steep-sided hills and secluded valleys around the Darent valley. | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 1.23 | Otford to Eynsford | 14.1 | 5 | 225 | 2 climbs, the River Darent, two castles, and a Roman villa | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 63 | Oxted Circular | 19.5 | 5 | 275 | The Greensand Hills on the Surrey/Kent border to historic Westerham, with a choice of routes for the return leg. | CJ EC LB V | |
Kent | 135 | Oxted to Lingfield | 19.5 | 4 | 175 | A short climb over the Greensand Hills followed by a gentle walk across the Low Weald, with a fine bluebell wood at its centre | CJ EC LB V | |
Kent | 338 | Paddock Wood to Yalding | 18.0 | 2 | 75 | An easy walk in an attractive part of the Medway Valley | CX LB | |
Kent | 300 | Penshurst Circular via Bough Beech | 21.5 | 5 | 225 | Popular bird-watching site in the Eden Valley and attractive Kent villages | CX | |
Kent | 2.21 | Pluckley Circular | 11.7 | 1 | 100 | Gentle walk through quiet Kent Orchards with ancient pubs - Darling Buds of May territory. Hilly afternoon options. | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 101 | Ramsgate to Margate | 15.7 | 2 | 200 | Easy coastal walk with fine cliff top views, 3 classic seaside resorts, and a number of stunning sandy bays and coves that make it a great swimming walk | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 2.20 | Robertsbridge Circular | 18.5 | 4 | 350 | Quiet, rolling hills, Bodiam Castle (NT), with a gentler finish. | CX | |
Kent | 222 | Robertsbridge Circular via Brightling | 18.3 | 3 | 350 | A walk through Jack Fuller Country | CX | |
Kent | 154 | Rye, Dungeness and Lydd-on-Sea | 21.7 | 4 | 75 | Interesting coastal walk past sand dune and an army range to an eerie shingle landscape with a nuclear power station. Travel by bus | LB StP | |
Kent | 51 | Sandling to Folkestone via the Sea | 11.2 | 5 | 200 | A swimming walk. Starts with a disused railway line, Saltwood Castle, and downland. Finishes along the coast to Folkestone. | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 21 | Sevenoaks Circular | 16.3 | 3 | 300 | Out via the National Trust's Knole Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs. | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 20 | Sevenoaks to Westerham | 18.6 | 6 | 425 | Knole Park, then west along the Greensand Way with spectacular views of the Kent Weald. | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 289 | Shoreham Circular | 19.8 | 6 | 350 | The steep-sided hills above an attractive village in the Darent valley. | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 2.17 | Snodland to Sole Street | 13.1 | 5 | 325 | The North Downs, hilly with views after lunch, and tranquil Luddesdown for tea. | TL StP | |
Kent | 80 | Staplehurst to Headcorn or Cranbrook | 12.8 | 2 | 50 | An easy walk through fields in the Kentish Weald, with some fine bluebell woods en route, and an option to visit Sissinghurst Gardens (NT). | CX | |
Kent | 2.19 | Stonegate Circular | 15.5 | 3 | 275 | Remote, rolling Hills, Burwash for Lunch and Batemans (NT, Rudyard Kipling's home) | CX | |
Kent | 113 | Tenterden to Rye | 21.5 | 4 | 200 | A varied landscape between two interesting Cinque Port towns, from the low hills of the eastern High Weald almost to the coast | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 299 | Teynham to Faversham | 24.7 | 3 | 125 | Fruit farms, The Saxon Shore Way along the tidal River Swale, creeks, mudflats, and the stark but beautiful landscape of windswept grazing marshes. Oare Marshes NNR. Ends in historic Faversham. | V | |
Kent | 220 | Tonbridge Circular via Tudeley | 19.2 | 3 | 100 | A unique church, orchards and a country park of historical interest in the Garden of England. | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 235 | Tonbridge to Penshurst | 18.0 | 3 | 175 | The Eden Valley Walk through Haysden Country Park to Penshurst Place and Chiddingstone Castle | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 238 | Tunbridge Wells to Hildenborough | 17.7 | 4 | 250 | Gentle walk via elegant Tunbridge Wells, delightful woods, the Wealdway, and Haysden County Park | CX | |
Kent | 2.18 | Wadhurst Circular | 19.0 | 4 | 650 | The High Weald, quiet countryside - woods and rolling hills, the Sussex Border Path, and historic Mayfield for lunch. | CX | |
Kent | 336 | Wateringbury Circular | 14.0 | 3 | 150 | Medieval bridges and churches in an attractive part of the Medway Valley | CX LB StP | |
Kent | 38 | Whyteleafe to Hayes | 16.6 | 5 | 250 | Field, woods, quiet valleys, a gem of a pub, and close to London. | TL EC LB StP V | |
Kent | 1.53 | Wye Circular | 18.1 | 7 | 550 | Out over the North Downs with breathtaking views to lunch in Sole Street. Back up over the Downs, then returning along the Great Stour river. Muddy in winter. | TL CX StP V | |
Kent | 320 | Yalding Circular | 12.5 | 2 | 250 | Pub Medley at the River Medway | TL CX StP | |
Kent | 1.50 | Yalding to Borough Green | 16.8 | 3 | 275 | A gentle walk along The Greensand Way and through Mereworth Woods | TL CX StP | |
Lake District | 199 | Walks from Ambleside | 8.5 | 4 | Low to mid level walks from Ambleside in the Lake District | |||
London | 321 | Alexandra Palace to Tottenham Hale | 15.8 | 3 | 125 | Alexandra Palace, the Parkland Walk (a former railway line), two restored Wetlands and several cafĂŠs in north London | KX M | |
London | 215 | Blackheath to Canary Wharf | 12.0 | 1 | 50 | Blackheath, Greenwich Royal Park, its Observatory and Meridian, the London skyline, the Cutty Sark, a Thames foot tunnel and Canary Wharf skyscrapers. | CX CS V | |
London | 352 | Chessington to Cheam | 14.3 | 2 | 75 | Horton Country Park, Hogsmill Riverside Nature Reserve, Nonsuch Park and Cheam Heritage Trail | CJ V W | |
London | 137 | Crystal Palace to Forest Hill | 13.8 | 3 | 175 | Short surburban London walk with plenty of interesting and unusual features. | CJ LB V | |
London | 104 | Ealing Broadway Circular | 17.8 | 1 | 50 | The green spaces of West London, including The Grand Union Canal, Boston Manor, Syon House, The Thames towpath, Kew Gardens, and Gunnersbury Park. | ||
London | 259 | Manor Park to Epping | 23.8 | 5 | 225 | A walk along the length of an ancient royal forest in East London - Wanstead and Leyton Flats, Walthamstow Forest, Highams Park and Epping Forest. Can be done over two legs. | LS | |
London | 42 | Greenford to Osterley | 12.0 | 1 | 50 | A walk through attractive open spaces in West London, visiting parks, a viaduct, a series of locks and a NT stately home. | ||
London | 240 | Hampton Court Circular | 12.5 | 1 | 25 | Two royal parks and Britain's finest surviving Tudor building | CJ W | |
London | 257 | Highgate to Hampstead | 15.2 | 4 | 250 | A varied walk through the green spaces of London's âNorthern Heightsâ, with some panoramic views of the city | ||
London | 122 | Central London Circular | 15.2 | 1 | 25 | Urban walk through Central London - passes many famous tourist sites | ||
London | 374 | Kings Cross to Liverpool Street via 13 stations | 21.3 | 1 | 225 | All Londonâs railway terminals, the three royal parks, the River Thames and the City | KX | |
London | 241 | Leytonstone to Loughton | 12.8 | 1 | 125 | Epping Forest | ||
London | 197 | Loughton to Epping | 13.4 | 3 | 200 | The ancient woodland of Epping Forest within Zone 6 | ||
London | 273 | Mitcham Junction to Colliers Wood | 15.5 | 1 | 25 | Nature Reserves and the Wandle Trail through south London | TL CJ LB StP V W | |
London | 261 | Norbiton to Hammersmith or Putney | 16.8 | 2 | 75 | A deer park, 'the village on the river' and one of the first English landscape gardens | CJ W | |
London | 309 | Petts Wood Circular | 12.0 | 1 | 250 | Easy and pleasant walk through woodlands nestled in the middle of London's South-Eastern suburbs | CX CS V | |
London | 203 | Rainham to Grays | 16.2 | 2 | 0 | Dracula, outdoor art, concrete barges, an ace nature reserve, industrial sculpture, history and heritage, accompanied by the mighty Thames. | FS | |
London | 172 | Rainham to Purfleet via RSPB Rainham Marshes | 12.8 | 1 | 25 | An easy birdwatching walk in Outer East London along an atmospheric section of the Thames Path via the RSPB reserve at Rainham marshes. | FS | |
London | 188 | Richmond Circular | 12.0 | 1 | 150 | Get away from it all without leaving Greater London - Richmond Park and the River Thames. | ||
London | 376 | River Crane | 9.2 | 2 | 25 | Rural forested river walk through west London | W | |
London | 139 | Tadworth via Headley Heath and Box Hill Circular | 19.4 | 6 | 450 | Mixed open and wooded chalk downland with several viewpoints close to London | EC LB | |
London | 245 | Westminster to Greenwich via the south bank | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | The Thames path through central London, past Tower Bridge and the regenerating East End, to historic Greenwich. | ||
London | 228 | Totteridge Circular | 14.1 | 2 | 175 | Meadows, woods and villages on the Northern Heights | ||
London | 282 | Tower Hill to Putney Bridge via Thames Path | 18.2 | 1 | 0 | The Thames Path through the centre of London, passing the City, Westminster, Chelsea, Battersea and Putney via 18 bridges | ||
London | 375 | Twickenham Circular via 3 rivers | 11.1 | 1 | 25 | The Thames towpath, the Crane and the Duke of Northumberland's rivers | W | |
London | 206 | Wimbledon Circular | 10.0 | 2 | 75 | Get away from it all without leaving Greater London - Wimbledon Common. | ||
London | 46 | Wimbledon to Kingston | 18.5 | 3 | 100 | Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and the Thames Path. | ||
Norfolk | 70 | Hunstanton to Cromer | 98.0 | 3 | 325 | A quiet coastal path with wide beaches, sand dunes, salt and freshwater marshes, nature reserves, barrier islands, and lots of birds. | ||
Northamptonshire | 176 | Kings Sutton Circular | 17.2 | 3 | 275 | A leisurely stroll through Northamptonshire with ample refreshment. | M P | |
Northamptonshire | 359 | Wellingborough Circular | 28.0 | 4 | 150 | Northamptonshire rivers and lakes, up to four villages and one of England's finest Saxon churches. | TL LB StP | |
Northamptonshire | 356 | Wolverton to Northampton | 30.2 | 5 | 175 | Three rivers, a medieval hunting forest, a War of the Roses battlefield and Britain's newest university campus | CJ E W | |
Northern France | 126 | Calais Walking Guide | 26.0 | 1 | 25 | 8 walks between 5 and 16 miles in the Calais area suitable for day trips by ferry. | ||
Oxfordshire | 293 | Banbury Circular | 17.2 | 2 | 125 | A peaceful circular walk with a variety of lunch stops. | M | |
Oxfordshire | 49 | Cholsey to Goring | 23.5 | 3 | 250 | Fairly gentle climbs through Oxfordshire and Berkshire countryside ending with a southerly stretch along the Thames. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 242 | Cholsey to Goring via Wallingford | 20.5 | 4 | 125 | The Thames Path to Wallingford, rolling hills and South Stoke, finishing along the Thames path | P | |
Oxfordshire | 1.24 | Cookham to Maidenhead | 17.0 | 3 | 150 | A figure of 9 - Up over Winter Hill, overlooking the Thames Valley, then along the Thames Path. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 44 | Didcot Circular | 22.1 | 3 | 125 | A walk in Oxfordshire, taking in Dorchester-on-Thames and the Clumps. Can start from Appleford. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 1.40 | Gerrards Cross to Cookham | 15.4 | 2 | 100 | Bulstrode Park and Burnham Beeches woods, the Thames, and Stanley Spencer | M | |
Oxfordshire | 243 | Goring circular via Hill Bottom | 18.0 | 4 | 300 | Rolling Chilterns countryside, forest trails, quiet country lanes and 3 pubs | P | |
Oxfordshire | 1.38 | Hanborough to Charlbury | 22.1 | 5 | 375 | Blenheim Palace, its beautiful landscaped parkland, a Roman road, and flint stone villages. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 1.1 | Henley Circular via Great Wood | 16.1 | 2 | 175 | The Thames Path in the morning, historic Hambledon for lunch, and back via the hills above Henley in the afternoon. Short but pretty. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 373 | Henley Circular via Rotherfield Greys | 15.0 | 2 | to do | P | ||
Oxfordshire | 1.51 | Henley to Pangbourne | 19.2 | 6 | 250 | Another lovely country ramble, and the perfect pub crawl. Starts and finishes by the Thames, via forests and several country pubs. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 2.7 | Henley via Hambleden Circular | 14.9 | 3 | 175 | The Thames path in the morning. Gentle woodland after lunch in an NT Village, Historic riverside Henley for tea. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 2.6 | Henley via Stonor Circular | 22.2 | 6 | 500 | Long walk through the Chilterns over gentle rolling grassy hills. Historic riverside Henley for tea. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 223 | Henley via Turville Circular | 24.0 | 5 | 225 | The Midsomer Murders Walk | P | |
Oxfordshire | 292 | Islip Circular | 17.4 | 3 | 175 | Pleasant rolling countryside north of Oxford, and the RSPB Otmoor wetland reserve | M | |
Oxfordshire | 246 | Kingham to Charlbury | 17.6 | 2 | 75 | The Oxfordshire Way, the river Evenlode, gentle rolling hills, woods and fields that were the inspiration for Tolkienâs Hobbitshire, and 2 Cotswold villages | P | |
Oxfordshire | 341 | Kingham to Charlbury Long | 34.9 | 2 | 350 | to do | P | |
Oxfordshire | 2.8 | Marlow Circular | 21.3 | 4 | 175 | The Thames path in the morning, a classic pub for lunch, gentle hill afterwards. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 1.13 | Oxford Circular | 16.3 | 1 | 0 | The Rivers Isis and Cherwell, Wolvercote Common, the Oxford Canal, a tour of the old town and historic Colleges, Oxford Castle and Mound | M P | |
Oxfordshire | 1.4 | Pangbourne Circular | 13.6 | 4 | 225 | Pretty villages, a toll bridge, fine views of the Thames in the morning and a serene stroll through a rural idyll after lunch. | P | |
Oxfordshire | 170 | Pangbourne via Goring Circular | 16.0 | 3 | 250 | Part-wooded ridges above the Thames Valley to lunch in Goring, shorter return along the Thames through meadows | P | |
Oxfordshire | 1.9 | Shiplake to Henley | 17.7 | 4 | 225 | The River Thames, Rotherfield Greys village, Greys Court (NT) and historic Henley | P | |
Oxfordshire | 190 | Thame Circular | 21.0 | 3 | 50 | Scenic ramble through quiet villages in the Thame Valley on the Oxon/Bucks border, north of the Chilterns. | M | |
Oxfordshire | 171 | Goring to Wantage | 29.9 | 5 | 300 | A ridge walk over open downland with good views along a neolithic trail to an ancient hill fort. Very long or short option. Return by bus. | P | |
Pembrokeshire Coast NP | 317 | Castlemartin Range Coast Path | 12.9 | 2 | 75 | Easy cliff top path following the Pembrokeshire Coast Path through a MOD range, past dramatic cliffs, stacks, arches, a secluded chapel and 2 remote beaches. Check access times! | ||
Snowdonia NP | 102 | Snowdon | 11.0 | 9 | 750 | A beginners guide to safely climbing the highest mountain in England and Wales. | ||
Somerset | 186 | Bath Circular via 2 Tunnels and a Canal | 19.9 | 2 | 125 | Walk/Cycle route via a disused railway, Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, Tucking Mill Viaduct, the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, Dundas Aqueduct, and historic Bath | CJ P W | |
Somerset | 284 | Bruton Circular or from Castle Cary | 25.1 | 8 | 675 | Narrow steep-sided valleys with fast flowing streams and rivers, rolling hilltops, Alfredâs Tower, Hauser & Wirth Somerset art gallery | P | |
Somerset | 342 | Bruton Circular via Stourhead | 22.7 | 7 | 550 | Through quiet South Somerset pastures and across a wooded ridge past Alfred's Tower folly and through the beautifully landscaped Stourhead Estate | P | |
South Yorkshire | 267 | Sheffield Circular via Porter and Gleadless | 27.7 | 10 | 925 | Strenuous excursion through the south westerly wooded valleys of Sheffield | ||
South Yorkshire | 266 | Sheffield to Bamford via Stanage Edge | 25.5 | 9 | 850 | A walk of extreme contrasts: from Sheffield's urban centre through narrow valleys and across wild moorland to the Dark Peak's gritstone edges, and a lush finish into the Hope Valley | ||
Suffolk | 204 | Aldeburgh to Saxmundham | 16.0 | 3 | 75 | Aldeburgh to Thorpeness seafront, an old railway trackbed, North Warren nature reserve, the Sandlings Walk to the village of Friston, and across fields to Saxmundham | ||
Suffolk | 205 | Wickham Market to Aldeburgh | 22.8 | 3 | 50 | Blaxhall Common, Suffolk heathlands (the Sandlings), Snape Maltings for lunch, the historic Sailorsâ Path along the River Alde estuary along, then either the seawall around Aldeburgh Marshes or a shortcut to seaside Aldeburgh. | LS | |
Suffolk | 227 | Wickham Market to Felixstowe | 35.1 | 3 | 75 | Long (or 2 day) walk over farms, heathland, then along the Butley river, wild and isolated coastline, and a ferry crossing to Felixstowe. | LS | |
Surrey | 237 | Ash Circular via the MOD Ranges | 22.0 | 6 | 650 | Explore the remote Ash Ranges - what Surrey should really look like! (Usually open Bank Holidays only - Check!) | P W | |
Surrey | 96 | Ash Vale Circular via North Downs Way | 25.8 | 5 | 375 | A circular walk starting and ending in the rarely visited Ash Ranges and including a section of the North Downs Way through the attractive village of Puttenham. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 136 | Ash Vale to Worplesdon | 19.8 | 4 | 175 | The Basingstoke Canal, Ash Ranges (Remote, hilly MOD land with unrestricted access), Cobbett Hill and Whitmoor Common. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 107 | Ash to Brookwood | 15.3 | 5 | 100 | Ash Ranges and Brookwood Cemetery | P W | |
Surrey | 184 | Bentley to Farnham | 26.0 | 7 | 450 | Alice Holt Ancient Forest, Surrey Hills, Scotch Pine Forest, and remote heather filled heathland, Frensham Great and Little Ponds (swimming) | W | |
Surrey | 64 | Box Hill Circular | 16.2 | 8 | 525 | A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs | CJ V | |
Surrey | 1.49 | Box Hill to Leatherhead | 11.5 | 7 | 300 | Short, 2 steep climbs and the view from Box Hill in the morning, and a gentle river valley after lunch | CJ V | |
Surrey | 177 | Chipstead to Kingswood | 15.2 | 5 | 325 | Ancient woodland, open downs and farmland in London's Green Belt | EC LB | |
Surrey | 364 | Dorking via Brockham Circular | 14.3 | 3 | 275 | Lost Surrey estate, with restored landscaped garden and forests, ruined castles | V W | |
Surrey | 274 | Dorking Circular | 18.5 | 6 | 350 | Out along the North Downs escarpment and back through the Greensand Hills. | V W | |
Surrey | 329 | Dormans to Lingfield | 16.8 | 3 | 125 | Historic buildings, a racecourse and a small Nature Reserve with a Community Orchard in the SE corner of Surrey. | EC LB V W | |
Surrey | 2.14 | Effingham Junction to Westhumble | 15.2 | 4 | 275 | Polesden Lacy (dramatic NT country house) for lunch, steep woods opening out onto the North Downs Ridge, and an English vineyard for tea | CJ LB W | |
Surrey | 1.12 | Farnham to Godalming | 20.6 | 6 | 275 | A long but pretty walk with gentle hills via a nice mixture of river valley, forest tracks, and many beautiful country houses. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 277 | Godstone to Oxted | 17.5 | 4 | 225 | Compare two magnificent yew trees in the Surrey churchyards of Crowhurst and Tandridge. | CX | |
Surrey | 1.14 | Gomshall to Guildford | 15.6 | 3 | 175 | Historic Shere, then a walk through a broad wooded valley, then along a canal to historic Guildford | V W | |
Surrey | 145 | Witley to Haslemere via Thursley, Surrey Hills | 17.3 | 5 | 475 | Greensand Way Stage 1 : Gibbet Hill, Devil's Punch Bowl and Hindhead Common | CJ W | |
Surrey | 146 | Witley to Ewhurst | 20.3 | 5 | 475 | Greensand Way Stage 2 : The Surrey Hills : the Wey Valley, and remote villages | CJ W | |
Surrey | 147 | Gomshall to Dorking | 21.4 | 5 | 425 | Greensand Way Stage 3 : The Surrey Hills : Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill | V W | |
Surrey | 16 | Dorking to Reigate | 12.5 | 3 | 175 | A mainly level route along the River Mole and then the Greensand Way via several picturesque villages. | V W | |
Surrey | 148 | Earlswood to Oxted | 16.9 | 4 | 325 | Greensand Way Stage 5 : A gentle ridge walk through a quiet part of Surrey. Regularly spaced pubs. | V | |
Surrey | 149 | Hurst Green to Sevenoaks | 18.8 | 6 | 425 | The best of the Greensand Way - a traverse of the Chart Hills. Toy's Hill, Ide Hill, Chartwell (NT), and an extension to Knole Park (NT) | CJ EC LB V | |
Surrey | 185 | Guildford Circular via Albury Park | 25.0 | 7 | 400 | The North Downs ridge, a haunted pool, unusual churches and traces of an industrial era in the Tillingbourne valley | CJ W | |
Surrey | 2.12 | Guildford to Farnham | 22.2 | 2 | 300 | A river valley, gentle pastures, Watts Gallery, woods, remote heathlands and heather covered moors. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 2.13 | Guildford to Gomshall | 17.2 | 5 | 500 | Historic Guildford, The North Downs Way and St Martha-on-the-Hill Church, picturesque Shere. Option to continue along the NDW to Dorking | CJ W | |
Surrey | 131 | Guildford to Horsley | 21.4 | 4 | 375 | Viewpoints on the North Downs ridge | CJ W | |
Surrey | 57 | Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular | 20.3 | 4 | 325 | Chantries Hill and the North Downs Way to St Martha's Church (viewpoint). Albery for lunch, returning via mixed woods and the tranquil Wey navigation to Guildford. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 1.22 | Haslemere Circular | 14.0 | 5 | 375 | Gentle woods in the morning and a climb to Black Down in the afternoon | CJ W | |
Surrey | 144 | Haslemere to Farnham | 23.6 | 7 | 550 | Invall wooded ridge, Temple of the Four Winds, Gibbet Hill, Devil's Punch Bowl, Highcomb Bottom, Thursley & Hankley Commons, Atlantic Wall, River Wey, Waverley Abbey's ruins | CJ W | |
Surrey | 1.42 | Holmwood to Gomshall | 16.7 | 6 | 325 | A very pretty forest walk, quite close to London, and the view from Leith Hill, the highest point in the Southeast. | CJ V | |
Surrey | 32 | Holmwood to Reigate | 16.0 | 2 | 150 | An easy walk through Surrey's Low Weald and the Mole Valley. | CJ V | |
Surrey | 287 | Holmwood to Shamley Green | 18.7 | 8 | 425 | The Greensand Way : Leith Hill and Tower, Holmbury Hill, Pitch Hill and the Hurt Wood | CJ V | |
Surrey | 214 | Horsley to West Byfleet | 15.4 | 3 | 75 | Green woods and fields, the yellow scrub and heathland of Ockham Common, Wisley Common and RHS Wisley Gardens (public footpath), and a canal side pub on the Wey Navigation | CJ W | |
Surrey | 367 | Hurst Green to Riddlesdown | 21.6 | 5 | 300 | Limpsfield Common, splendid views and remains of a medieval manor | CJ EC LB V | |
Surrey | 1.6 | Liphook to Haslemere | 15.0 | 5 | 375 | Lovely walks through wooded Surrey Hills | CJ W | |
Surrey | 4 | Merstham to Tattenham Corner | 17.2 | 5 | 300 | Viewpoints on the North Downs to start, a pub lunch in Mogador, and a London panorama from the Epsom Downs to finish. | CJ EC LB V | |
Surrey | 1.20 | Milford to Godalming | 17.9 | 6 | 325 | The Greensand Way, Winkworth(a NT Arboretum), a canal, and historic Godalming. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 1.27 | Milford to Haslemere | 18.7 | 6 | 350 | Its surprising how remote Surrey can be, pretty lakes, heathland, and Devil's Punchbowl as well. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 111 | Caterham to Knockholt | 26.2 | 9 | 800 | The North Downs Way through woods with fine views - and within Zone 6 (some road noise). Long, with shorter options. Return by bus. | TL EC LB StP | |
Surrey | 1.47 | Ockley to Warnham | 16.5 | 3 | 150 | A quiet corner of Surrey - woods, gentle hills and a lovely lunchtime pub | CJ V | |
Surrey | 305 | Oxshott Circular via Painshill | 16.5 | 3 | 150 | Surrey heaths, the Mole valley and the opportunity to visit âEngland's most elegant 18thC landscape gardenâ | CJ W | |
Surrey | 178 | Oxshott to Ashtead | 19.6 | 3 | 425 | The River Mole and the heaths, commons and woods of metropolitan Surrey. Including Oxshott Heath, Esher Common, Princeâs Coverts, Ashtead and Epsom Commons. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 2.15 | Riddlesdown to Coulsdon South | 16.8 | 4 | 300 | Happy Valley and Farthing Down, close to London (Zone 6) | CJ EC V | |
Surrey | 1.2 | Wanborough to Godalming | 12.9 | 3 | 250 | Over the North Downs ridge to Watts Gallery, then a ramble to historic Godalming | W | |
Surrey | 43 | Warlingham Circular | 21.2 | 5 | 250 | Bluebell woods, fields, valleys and nature reserves on the London/Surrey border. | CJ V W | |
Surrey | 45 | West Byfleet to Hampton Court | 17.2 | 1 | 0 | The Wey Navigation and the Thames Path via several pubs. | CJ W | |
Surrey | 363 | Whyteleafe Circular | 16.5 | 5 | 300 | Bluebell woods, fields, valleys and nature reserves on the London/Surrey border. | TL EC LB StP V | |
Surrey | 1.44 | Witley to Haslemere | 14.5 | 3 | 175 | A gentle walk to Chiddingfold and the Crown Inn | CJ W | |
Surrey | 244 | Woldingham Circular via Titsey Place | 17.8 | 7 | 500 | Rural valleys, the North Downs and the Titsey Plantation | CJ EC V | |
Surrey | 2 | Woldingham to Oxted | 16.8 | 5 | 325 | Close to London, this walk combines stretches of both The North Downs Way, and the Greensand Way. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 11 | Amberley Circular | 18.3 | 5 | 300 | Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 361 | Amberley Circular via Arundel Park | 18.2 | 5 | 275 | A walk through Arundel Park to an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral, returning along the Arun Valley. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 2.22 | Amberley to Arundel | 14.5 | 5 | 200 | South Downs in the morning, then follows the river Arun to Historic Arundel (Castle, Cathedral) | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 39 | Amberley to Pulborough | 25.7 | 8 | 525 | The South Downs Way up a ridge and then across a couple of hills and through hanging woods in the morning. Then through the quiet West Weald and the Rother Valley with several heathery commons. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 100 | Arundel Circular | 21.0 | 4 | 225 | A walk in the low hills around the River Arun, returning through an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 1.32 | Arundel to Amberley | 18.8 | 7 | 425 | Arundel Castle, its parkland, and the South Downs | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 295 | Arundel to Goring-by-Sea | 14.5 | 3 | 175 | The River Arun, the Angmering Park Estate and âWorthing's best kept secretâ on Highdown Hill. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 217 | Arundel to Midhurst via Midhurst Way | 31.8 | 9 | 750 | Long walk though a remote and less visited part of the South Downs National Park | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 1.16 | Balcombe Circular | 17.6 | 5 | 325 | Nymans Gardens (NT), and the ruins of Slaugham | LB V | |
West Sussex | 22 | Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir | 16.2 | 4 | 275 | Two interlocking circular walks (one for Summer, one for Winter) around Balcombe, taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory. | LB V | |
West Sussex | 1.34 | Balcombe to East Grinstead | 17.2 | 6 | 425 | Gentle wooded hills, Wakehurst Place Gardens (NT) and a reservoir | LB V | |
West Sussex | 312 | Balcombe to Horsham | 27.0 | 7 | 425 | Through the Weald to an old market town | LB V | |
West Sussex | 200 | Berwick via Arlington Circular | 12.6 | 1 | 100 | Tranquil, quiet and gently undulating countryside with fine views of the downs and weald | V | |
West Sussex | 8 | Billingshurst to Amberley | 22.8 | 5 | 350 | Starts in gentle countryside, with the South Downs a thin line on the horizon, then via some steep hills and hidden valleys to finish on the crest of the South Downs with a panoramic view | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 283 | Christs Hospital to Billingshurst via Knepp Castle | 27.1 | 4 | 150 | Long flat walk with an emphasis on fauna in a re-wilding area, and passing several historic buildings. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 40 | East Grinstead Circular | 17.6 | 5 | 250 | Two walks in classic Weald territory, with an optional visit to the National Trust property of Standen | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 27 | East Grinstead to Wivelsfield or Sheffield Park | 31.6 | 8 | 550 | Long walk through area of bluebell-rich woodland then heathery commons, or shorter walk and return by steam train | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 239 | Halnaker to Chichester via Goodwood | 22.9 | 7 | 475 | Scenic steep chalk downlands around the Upper Lavant Valley, Cass Sculpture Park, the Goodwood Estate and unrivalled views from St. Roche's Hill | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 263 | Haslemere to Midhurst via Henley | 22.6 | 8 | 600 | The Temple of the Winds on Black Down & lunch in idyllic hamlet with fine pub and evocative ruins of a fortified Tudor house on Cowdray Estate against the backdrop of the South Downs | CJ W | |
West Sussex | 48 | Haslemere to Midhurst via Lurgashall | 21.8 | 7 | 525 | Black Down (heathland with views) and Temple of the Winds (viewpoint), Lurgashall (picturesque village with pub by the green), Cowdray Estate (romantic ruin by Polo Fields) and historic market town of Midhurst. | CJ W | |
West Sussex | 218 | Haslemere to Midhurst via Midhurst Way | 16.3 | 5 | 375 | Quiet hills and forests, 2 country pubs, and Cowdray Park. | CJ W | |
West Sussex | 2.23 | Hassocks to Upper Beeding | 16.3 | 7 | 550 | 3 steep hills with fine views before lunch at Devil's Dyke. A gentle ridge walk in the afternoon to Upper Beeding (short bus ride to Shoreham station) | TL CJ EC StP V | |
West Sussex | 141 | Haywards Heath Circular via Lindfield | 19.0 | 4 | 200 | A gently undulating walk in the low hills around the Ouse Valley. | TL CJ EC StP V | |
West Sussex | 174 | Haywards Heath to Balcombe via Ardingly | 15.8 | 5 | 275 | An undulating High Weald walk with a contrasting section alongside Ardingly Reservoir | TL CJ EC StP V | |
West Sussex | 198 | Haywards Heath to Balcombe via the Ouse valley | 10.4 | 3 | 250 | The rolling tree clad High Wield | TL CJ EC StP V | |
West Sussex | 132 | Horsted Keynes Circular | 17.8 | 5 | 325 | A varied walk from the deep wooded valleys of the High Weald to the elevated heathland of Ashdown Forest, with a section alongside the Bluebell Railway. Travel by bus | TL CJ EC StP V | |
West Sussex | 212 | Littlehampton to Bognor Regis | 12.2 | 2 | 0 | Quiet coastal walk past quiet shingle beaches and busier south coast resorts of Littlehampton and Bognor Regis | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 167 | Chichester to West Wittering and East Head | 20.6 | 2 | 25 | A quiet canal, the shoreline of Chichester Harbour, West Wittering beach, and East Head spit. Return by bus. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 18 | Petersfield to Rowlands Castle | 16.0 | 3 | 375 | An easy southerly trek through East Hampshire. | CJ W | |
West Sussex | 14 | Pulborough Circular | 21.0 | 4 | 200 | Long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 9 | Pulborough to Amberley | 16.5 | 5 | 300 | Historic Pulborough, gentle hills, a gem of a pub, an RSPB marshland, and up and over the South Downs to Amberley. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 294 | Pulborough to Halfway Bridge via Tillington | 26.0 | 8 | 550 | The Rother and Lod valleys, Littleworth and Sutton Common heathlands, South Downs views, Burton Park and three good pubs | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 128 | Pulborough to Petworth | 19.0 | 6 | 375 | Across the Arun valley and Greensand Hills to an attractive town with one of the National Trust's finest properties | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 68 | Rowlands Castle Circular | 25.5 | 9 | 625 | A demanding walk, first through park- and woodland, then through the remote westerly valleys of the South Downs | CJ W | |
West Sussex | 313 | Rowlands Castle Grand Circular | 37.0 | 10 | 1,625 | Long walk via Kingley Vale SSI, Beacon Hill, and the South Downs ridge | CJ W | |
West Sussex | 314 | Seaford Circular via Alfriston and Bishopstone | 25.0 | 7 | 400 | A new perspective on, and glorious panoramic views of, the South Downs. | LB V | |
West Sussex | 211 | Shoreham By Sea to Littlehampton | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | Varied coastal walk past quiet shingle beaches and the busier south coast resorts of Worthing and Littlehampton | LB V | |
West Sussex | 155 | Petersfield to Cocking | 20.4 | 7 | 625 | Follows the South Downs Way along the crest of the South Downs with good 360 degree views throughout. | CJ W | |
West Sussex | 33 | Amberley to Cocking | 18.6 | 6 | 475 | South Downs Way along the ridge of the South Downs NP. Views in the morning, a forested trail in the afternoon. Travel by bus. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 26 | Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing | 25.0 | 7 | 475 | A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring. | CJ EC V | |
West Sussex | 1.37 | Southbourne to Chichester | 18.5 | 3 | 50 | The inlets of Chichester Harbour (best at high tide) and the historic Cathedral town. | V W | |
West Sussex | 201 | Uckfield via Van Hoogstraaten's Path Circular | 14.9 | 3 | 225 | Undulating low Weald countryside via (now peaceful) path at the centre of a right-of-way battle | EC LB | |
West Sussex | 225 | Wivelsfield to Haywards Heath | 18.8 | 5 | 250 | Fine views from the High Weald, the picturesque Sussex village of Cuckfield, and Borde Hill Garden. | TL CJ EC StP V | |
Wiltshire | 6 | Bradford-on-Avon to Bath | 16.7 | 2 | 75 | Follow the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal through a pretty valley between the historic towns of Bradford-upon-Avon and Bath | CJ P W | |
Wiltshire | 127 | Pewsey Circular | 26.7 | 7 | 400 | North Wessex Downs and the Vale of Pewsey | P | |
Wiltshire | 255 | Pewsey or Marlborough Circular via Avebury | 36.5 | 10 | 600 | Long walk over Wiltshire downs to Avebury World Heritage Site | P | |
Wiltshire | 254 | Salisbury Circular | 32.2 | 9 | 425 | Long walk. Gentle start via historic Salisbury, the Chalke Valley, pretty villages. Strenuous afternoon via the Downs, a Roman Road, and a noted Water Meadows view of the Cathedral | CJ W | |
Wiltshire | 67 | Salisbury to Amesbury via Stonehenge | 25.4 | 6 | 325 | A walk up the Avon valley with a magical approach to Stonehenge | CJ W | |
Wiltshire | 250 | Tisbury Circular via Alvediston | 26.0 | 10 | 700 | An Iron Age hill fort, pretty coombes, and lots of ascent: the Vale of Wardour and West Wiltshire Downs AONB with views to the Cranborne Chase AONB and all the way to the coast | CJ W | |
Wiltshire | 249 | Tisbury Circular via Dinton and Fovant | 23.8 | 7 | 400 | The Nadder Valley, Dinton Park, undulating countryside of the West Wiltshire Downs, with views to distant coombes, and the regimental Fovant Badges (large hill side figures) | CJ W | |
Wiltshire | 252 | Tisbury Circular via Donhead St. Andrew | 23.3 | 9 | 575 | The Vale of Wardour in the Wiltshire Downs AONB. Wardour Park, Nadder Head, a neolithic hill fort, Barkers hill, Old Wardour Castle. Long and shorter version. | CJ W | |
Wiltshire | 248 | Tisbury Circular via Hindon | 21.9 | 7 | 450 | The Nadder Valley, picturesque villages, some dry chalky U-shaped downs of the West Wiltshire Downs, wooded ridges and one of Britainâs largest thatched buildings | CJ W | |
Wiltshire | 251 | Tisbury Circular via Ludwell | 26.3 | 9 | 625 | The Upper Nadder Valley (Wiltshire Downs), Wardour Park and its ruined Castle, steep ascents to Win Green and White Sheet hills and Chalke Valley. | CJ W | |
Wiltshire | 286 | Westbury to Warminster via Imber Range | 30.3 | 9 | 750 | Westbury White Horse, 5 hills (3 of which Iron Age Camps), pristine chalk downland on Salisbury Plain, an abandoned village on the rarely open Imber Range | P | |
Worcestershire | 323 | Evesham to Pershore via Dumbleton and Bredon Hills | 34.4 | 10 | 600 | Through the Vale of Evesham and over Cotswold Outliers with grand views of the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills | P | |
Worcestershire | 161 | Hagley to Barnt Green via the Clent Hills | 18.5 | 6 | 550 | Ridge walk over the North Worcestershire Hills via a 1,000 feet summit. Shorter circular walk option via some nice pubs. Handy for Birmingham/the M5 | E | |
Worcestershire | 324 | Malvern Hills from Great Malvern or Colwall | 20.6 | 10 | 1,500 | Route over the iconic Malverns Range, rising out of the Plain, with optional routes covering all but a few of the tops. | P |
Last Updated : Mar-21