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Barry Island

Quiet Jackson's Bay, Whitmore Bay (sand, promenade, Gavin and Stacey), Nell's and Friars points, and the old harbour

Barry to Llantwit Major

Glamorgan Heritage Coast : Cold Knap point, Porthkerry viaduct, Fontygary, Rhoose and Summerhouse points, Llantwit Major beach

Bath Circular via 2 Tunnels and a Canal

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

Bedgebury National Pinetum

Arboretum with Pines and vistas. Longer approach walk through ancient woodland.

Delphiniums near Sheepcote Woods SWC Walk 189 Beeches Way: West Drayton to Cookham
Delphiniums near Sheepcote Woods

SWC Walk 189 Beeches Way: West Drayton to Cookham

Jul-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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West Drayton to Cookham

Lowland heaths and mature woodland close to London. Can be done as 2 shorter walks.

Frensham Great Pond SWC Walk 184 - Bentley to Farnham
Frensham Great Pond

SWC Walk 184 - Bentley to Farnham

Jun-20 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Bentley to Farnham

Alice Holt Ancient Forest, Surrey Hills, Scotch Pine Forest, and remote heather filled heathland, Frensham Great and Little Ponds (swimming)

Picws Du, from Fan Foel SWC Walk 86 Fan Brycheiniog and Fan Foel (The Black Mountain)
Picws Du, from Fan Foel

SWC Walk 86 Fan Brycheiniog and Fan Foel (The Black Mountain)

Oct-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Black Mountain from Glyntawe

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.

Black Mountains Ridge

Spectacular mountain ridge walk - Hay Bluff, Lord Hereford's Knob, & Waun Fach. Tough, with shorter easier options. Car only.

Highcliffe Beach Barton to Bournemouth walk
Highcliffe Beach

Barton to Bournemouth walk

Jul-16 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Bournemouth to Barton-on-Sea

A coastal walk along the Bournemouth promenade past Hengistbury Head, with a ferry crossing and some hidden beaches.

The canal in Bath Bath to Bradford-upon-Avon walk
The canal in Bath

Bath to Bradford-upon-Avon walk

Mar-13 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Bradford-on-Avon to Bath

Follow the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal through a pretty valley between the historic towns of Bradford-upon-Avon and Bath

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Corn Du, Pen y Fan. the shortcut path from the col runs left-right

Apr-11 • Andrew Murphy

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Brecon Beacons Horseshoe from Neuadd Reservoir

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

Bristol Harbour

Bristol's historic floating harbour via M-Shed, SS Great Britain, churches, galleries, museums, pubs and cafes

Bristol and the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Bristol's waterfront and historic centre, Clifton's grand houses and Suspension Bridge over the dramatic Avon Gorge.

Victorian Hearse
Victorian Hearse

Jul-15 • Andrew Murphy

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Brompton Cemetery

A Victorian “Magnificent 7” parkland cemetery in Chelsea

Camino de Santiago

Overview of the pilgrim routes to Santiago

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay SWC Short Walk 30 - Cardiff Bay (Wales Coast Path) [Cardiff Bay Trail Option]
Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay

SWC Short Walk 30 - Cardiff Bay (Wales Coast Path) [Cardiff Bay Trail Option]

Dec-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Bay, barrage, heritage docks, the Welsh Assembly, bayside cafes and bars

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Broad Haven and St Govan's Head

Jul-18 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Castlemartin Range Coast Path

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!

Chesil Beach Spit

Remote walk along the length of an iconic shingle spit with views inland and out to see. Shingle! Sep-Mar only. Check firing times!

Horton Country Park
Horton Country Park

Jan-21 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Chessington Circular

Horton Park, Epsom and Ashtead Commons, Winey Hill, all inside the M25

Chester

Britains most complete medieval town walls, cathedral, historic old town, Roman remains

Colliers Wood to Putney Bridge
Colliers Wood to Putney Bridge

Sep-17 • WolvoLee on Flickr

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Colliers Wood to Putney Bridge

River Wandle Trail and the Thames Path

Dorking via Brockham Circular

Lost Surrey estate, with restored landscaped garden and forests, ruined castles

Eastbourne Pier SWC Walk 66 - Eastbourne to Hastings via Bexhill
Eastbourne Pier

SWC Walk 66 - Eastbourne to Hastings via Bexhill

Feb-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Eastbourne to Hastings via Bexhill

Flat coastal walk along the south coast past busy sea front promenades and quiet beaches.

Off the broad paths SWC Walk 259 - Epping Forest Centenary Walk: Manor Park to Epping
Off the broad paths

SWC Walk 259 - Epping Forest Centenary Walk: Manor Park to Epping

Jul-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Manor Park to Epping

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.

Re-ascent ahead: Cribyn and the big 2 SWC 285 - Fan Dance (Brecon Beacons Endurance Walk)
Re-ascent ahead: Cribyn and the big 2

SWC 285 - Fan Dance (Brecon Beacons Endurance Walk)

May-23 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Fan Dance

SAS fitness exercise. Storey Arms over Pen y Fan to Torpantau, and back again, against the clock, with a full pack

Foreland Point, Lynmouth and Watersmeet Circular

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)

Forth Bridge

Cross the Forth Suspension Bridge high over the Firth of the Forth, return by train over the Forth Rail bridge.

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Gorse in full flower - near Thursley

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Jan-19 • stephenmid on Flickr

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Witley to Haslemere via Thursley, Surrey Hills

Greensand Way Stage 1 : Gibbet Hill, Devil's Punch Bowl and Hindhead Common

Hothfield Bogs and Ponies SWC Walk 152 - Pluckley to Ashford (Greensand Way Stage 10)
Hothfield Bogs and Ponies

SWC Walk 152 - Pluckley to Ashford (Greensand Way Stage 10)

Nov-20 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Pluckley to Ashford

Greensand Way Stage 10 - pretty orchards and woods, commons with a bog, Godinton Park, then the Great Stour River into Ashford

Buxford Fish Pass SWC Walk 153 - Ashford to Ham Street (Greensand Way Stage 11)
Buxford Fish Pass

SWC Walk 153 - Ashford to Ham Street (Greensand Way Stage 11)

Dec-20 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Ashford to Ham Street

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

Witley to Ewhurst

Greensand Way Stage 2 : The Surrey Hills : the Wey Valley, and remote villages

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Black Down, from Holmbury Hill

SWC Walk 147 - Greensand Way Section 3: Gomshall to Dorking

Aug-23 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Gomshall to Dorking

Greensand Way Stage 3 : The Surrey Hills : Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill

Hurst Green to Sevenoaks

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)

Hagley to Barnt Green via the Clent Hills

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

Boardwalk in Pudmore Pond Area, Thursley Common SWC Walk 144 Haslemere to Farnham - Thursley Common Extension (Pudmore Pond Extension-within-the-Extension)
Boardwalk in Pudmore Pond Area, Thursley Common

SWC Walk 144 Haslemere to Farnham - Thursley Common Extension (Pudmore Pond Extension-within-the-Extension)

Feb-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Haslemere to Farnham

A 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

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sea view from the coast path

Jun-12 • Andrew Murphy

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Hastings Circular via Fairlight Glen Beach

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

Heddon's Mouth Circular

Short walk to Heddon's Beach, and along the South West Coast Path from a remote country pub. Travel by car only.

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Oct-16 • hikinginlondon on Flickr

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Central London Circular

Urban walk through Central London - passes many famous tourist sites

Kenfig Burrows to Porthcawl

Kenfig Burrows (sandy dunes), Margham Moors (heathland and edgeland in the shadow of Port talbot steelworks), and quiet sandy beaches

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Jul-15 • Andrew Murphy

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Kensal Green Cemetery

Ivy covered Greek, Classic, Egyptian and Gothic Mausoleums in a Victorian “Magnificent 7” parkland cemetery

Kingley Vale

A forest of ancient Yew trees, Devil's Humps (Bronze age burial mounds), chalk downland, and a steep climb to a viewpoint

Leigh-on-Sea to Shoeburyness via Southend-on-Sea

Gentle coast path with quiet, residential, and seaside resort sections, and the world's longest leisure pier.

First section (anticlockwise) Lewes Circular walk
First section (anticlockwise)

Lewes Circular walk

Jun-15 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease

An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout.

Littlehampton to Bognor Regis

Quiet coastal walk past quiet shingle beaches and busier south coast resorts of Littlehampton and Bognor Regis

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Apr-11 • Andrew Murphy

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Llanmadoc via Whiteford Sands Circular

Out through NT pine forest with salt marsh views to a lighthouse, back along sand dunes and a remote beach.

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Blue Anchor pub, East Aberthaw

Aug-17 • Andrew Murphy

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Llantwit Major to Ogmore or Porthcawl

Glamorgan Heritage Coast : Llantwit Major beach, St Donat's Bay, Nash Point lighthouse, Traeth Mawr beach, Southendown (Dunraven Bay), Ogmore-by-Sea

Lulworth Cove and Hambury Tout SWC Walk 54 - Lulworth Cove Circular (via Tyneham and Durdle Door)
Lulworth Cove and Hambury Tout

SWC Walk 54 - Lulworth Cove Circular (via Tyneham and Durdle Door)

Jul-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Lulworth Cove Circular

Dramatic coastal scenery, Lulworth cove, hidden beaches, Durdle Door cliff arch, and a ghost town.

Lundy Island Circular

Cliff top walk around an island off the north Devon coast.

Mitcham Common
Mitcham Common

Sep-17 • WolvoLee on Flickr

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Mitcham Common

Large wooded common popular with bird watchers

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Headstone Viaduct seen from Monsal Head

17-Mar-24 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Monsal Trail

Gentle Peak District walk along a disused railway line via viaducts, tunnels, and escarpements

Boardwalk through Wetlands and Viewing Platform, Morden Hall Park SWC Walk Short 13 - Morden Hall Park and Merton Abbey Mills
Boardwalk through Wetlands and Viewing Platform, Morden Hall Park

SWC Walk Short 13 - Morden Hall Park and Merton Abbey Mills

Oct-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Morden Hall Park and Abbey Mills

NT parkland, streams, watermills, and Abbey Mills heritage site

Mumbles to Three Cliffs Bay

Gower coast path via Mumbles Head, Langland bay, Caswell bay, Brandy Cove and Pwlldu bay.

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chichester-canal-towpath

May-16 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Chichester to West Wittering and East Head

A quiet canal, the shoreline of Chichester Harbour, West Wittering beach, and East Head spit. Return by bus.

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Aug-10 • Andrew Murphy

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Newborough Warren Circular

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.

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WHCL 144

Apr-21 • newnumenor on Flickr

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Newhaven to Brighton and Portslade

A Victorian Fort, White Cliffs, cliff top and cliff bottom paths, Brighton's busy pier and promenade and quieter Hove

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21 My private beach

May-14 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Hunstanton to Cromer

A quiet coastal path with wide beaches, sand dunes, salt and freshwater marshes, nature reserves, barrier islands, and lots of birds.

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Stepping stones below Box Hill

Nov-21 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Box Hill to Merstham and Caterham

Follows north downs escarpement via Box Hill, Reigate Hill, and Gatton Park. Forest with many viewpoints. Hilly.

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White Cliffs of...

SWC Walk 93 - North Downs Way: Sandling to Folkestone or Dover

Oct-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Sandling to Folkestone or Dover

A dramatic ridge walk along the North Downs Way, overlooking the English Channel.

On the escarpment before lunch Sandling to Wye walk
On the escarpment before lunch

Sandling to Wye walk

May-12 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Sandling to Wye

Pretty Ridge Walk along the North Downs Way with lovely views. Nice pubs for lunch and tea

Park Wood, Bench and View on North Downs Way SWC Walk 111 Caterham to Knockholt (North Downs Way)
Park Wood, Bench and View on North Downs Way

SWC Walk 111 Caterham to Knockholt (North Downs Way)

Aug-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Caterham to Knockholt

The North Downs Way through woods with fine views - and within Zone 6 (some road noise). Long, with shorter options. Return by bus.

Port Eynon to Rhossili

Gower coast path along cliff top paths to Worms Head and spectacular Rhossili bay.

Distant ships and sun, Southsea Portsmouth to Hayling Island walk
Distant ships and sun, Southsea

Portsmouth to Hayling Island walk

Jan-18 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Portsmouth to Havant via Hayling Island

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.

Chapman's Pool Wareham to Kingston walk
Chapman's Pool

Wareham to Kingston walk

Jul-21 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Wareham to Swanage or Kingston

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.

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Botany Bay

Aug-18 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Ramsgate to Margate

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

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Worms Head from Rhossili Down

Aug-16 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Rhossili via Llangennith Circular

A gentle walk, up to then along the downs overlooking a stunning beach with wide ranging sea views, and back along the beach itself.

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Jan-09 • Andrew Murphy

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Rhossili via Worms Head Circular

A gentle 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.

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Feb-21 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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River Crane

River walk through west London parks, woods, and nature reserves.

See the Sea through Sand Dunes in Camber SWC 154 - Rye to Dungeness and Lydd-on-Sea or Lydd or Circular
See the Sea through Sand Dunes in Camber

SWC 154 - Rye to Dungeness and Lydd-on-Sea or Lydd or Circular

Nov-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Rye, Dungeness and Lydd-on-Sea

Interesting coastal walk past an extra wide beach framed by sand dunes and an army range to an eerie shingle desert landscape with decommissioned nuclear power stations. Return by bus.

Severn Bridge - English side start
Severn Bridge - English side start

Feb-23 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Severn Bridge

Walk the Severn Bridge from England to Wales over the Severn Estuary

Shoreham By Sea to Littlehampton

Varied coastal walk past quiet shingle beaches and the busier south coast resorts of Worthing and Littlehampton

Shrewsbury

Historic market town in a loop of the River Severn

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Aug-10 • Andrew Murphy

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Snowdon

A beginners guide to safely climbing the highest mountain in England and Wales.

Bursledon to Gosport

River Hamble,and Solent Way coast path past Meon, Browndown, Stokes Bay and Gilkicker Point

Looking back to Abbotsbury
Looking back to Abbotsbury

May-15 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Osmington or Dorchester to Abbotsbury

Long ridge walk with stunning views over Purbeck, the Isle of Portland, Chesil beach and Lyme bay. Travel by bus.

Cow with Meon Valley behind Winchester to West Meon walk
Cow with Meon Valley behind

Winchester to West Meon walk

Jan-17 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Winchester to West Meon or Hinton Ampner

Historic Winchester and the South Downs Way. Shorter (via Hinton Ampner NT) and longer (Beacon Hill, and a railway path) options. Return by bus.

Old Winchester Hill (Ditch, Bank and Barrows) from across the coombe SWC Walk 183 - South Downs Way Section 2: West Meon to Petersfield
Old Winchester Hill (Ditch, Bank and Barrows) from across the coombe

SWC Walk 183 - South Downs Way Section 2: West Meon to Petersfield

Oct-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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West Meon to Petersfield

A railway path, The South Downs Way, Old Winchester Hill, Butser Hill, Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Buriton and The Hangers Way.

On the downs after lunch Petersfield to Cocking walk
On the downs after lunch

Petersfield to Cocking walk

Jul-16 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Petersfield to Cocking

Follows the South Downs Way along the crest of the South Downs with good 360 degree views throughout.

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Jun-10 • Andrew Murphy

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Amberley to Cocking

South Downs Way along the ridge of the South Downs NP. Views in the morning, a forested trail in the afternoon. Travel by bus.

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Chanctonbury Ring

SWC Walk 26 - South Downs Way: Amberley to Shoreham-by-Sea or Lancing

Mar-20 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Amberley to Shoreham By Sea or Lancing

A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring.

Deep Dean, near Windover Hill SWC Walk 25 - South Downs Way 8 : Southease to Eastbourne
Deep Dean, near Windover Hill

SWC Walk 25 - South Downs Way 8 : Southease to Eastbourne

Oct-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Southease to Eastbourne

2 Long Ridge walks over open downs, beautiful Alfriston for lunch, and Eastbourne pier and seafront to finish.

Minehead to Porlock

SWCP Day 1 - Gentle introduction to the coast path, with rugged and tea room options.

Porlock to Lynton

SWCP Day 2 - Spectacular and remote coastal walk.

Lynton to Combe Martin

SWCP Day 3 - Spectacular and remote coastal walk with a nice lunch pub

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Abbotsbury

Jun-08 • JonCombe on Flickr

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Abbotsbury to West Bay

Ridge walk, then coast and beach walk overlooking the majestic sweep of Lyme Regis Bay

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Sandbanks

Branksome to Swanage walk

Sep-18 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Branksome to Swanage or Corfe Castle

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.

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West Bay

Jul-15 • JonCombe on Flickr

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West Bay to Lyme Regis

Coast walk via Golden Cap (hill) overlooking the majestic sweep of Lyme Regis Bay

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Jul-10 • Andrew Murphy

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Weymouth to Lulworth Cove

Weymouth Bay, then a dramatic cliff walk past small beaches, then higher cliffs past Durdle Door (stack) to Lulworth Cove

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Jun-12 • Andrew Murphy

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Seaton to Lyme Regis via the Undercliff

Jungle like walk through the Axmouth / Lyme Regis undercliff, with sea views at the start and finish

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Nov-08 • Andrew Murphy

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Weymouth via Isle of Portland Circular

Weymouth's harbour, the South West Coast Path, a disused railway path, industrial archaeology and a grandstand view of the Devon and Dorset coast.

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Mar-15 • Andrew Murphy

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Southbourne to Emsworth via Thorney Island

Easy coastal walk around Thorney Island in Chichester's tidal harbour.

Southend Pier

Gentle stroll out into the Thames Estuary along the world's longest pleasure pier

View towards Mickleham, Juniper Top SWC Walk 139 Tadworth Circular via Headley Heath and Box Hill
View towards Mickleham, Juniper Top

SWC Walk 139 Tadworth Circular via Headley Heath and Box Hill

Feb-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tadworth via Headley Heath and Box Hill Circular

Mixed open and wooded chalk downland with several viewpoints close to London

Ten Tors

2 day challenge event over northern Dartmoor with hills, bogs and river crossings - 35, 45 or 55 miles.

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Kew Bridge

Nov-21 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Putney to Richmond

Tree lined Thames Path past Hammersmith and Kew with many riverside pubs.

Thames Path: Richmond and Teddington Circular

A lovely section of the Thames: Ham House, Marble Hill House, New Orleans Gallery, a sculpture garden, riverside pubs

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Reflected bridge

Westminster to Putney

Jan-22 • moontiger on Flickr

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Tower Hill to Putney

The Thames Path through the centre of London, passing the City, Westminster, Chelsea, Battersea and Putney via 18 bridges

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May-15 • Andrew Murphy

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Westminster to Greenwich via the south bank

The Thames path through central London, past Tower Bridge and the regenerating East End, to historic Greenwich.

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Jan-12 • Andrew Murphy

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The 7 Hanging Valleys Karst Limestone Coast

Spectacular (but gentle) cliff top coastal swimming walk with karst limestone scenery - arches, stacks, blow holes, coves, headlands, and sandy beaches

The Broomway at Wakering Stairs The start of the Broomway as it heads out onto Maplin Sands.
The Broomway at Wakering Stairs

The start of the Broomway as it heads out onto Maplin Sands.

May-14 • JonCombe on Flickr

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The Broomway and Foulness Island

Fabled tidal road off the coast off Essex across Maplin Sands to Foulness Island.

Goring to Wantage

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.

Three Cliffs Bay to Oxwich Bay

Gower coast path via spectacular Three Cliffs and Oxwich beaches

The Thames at Tilbury
The Thames at Tilbury

Nov-06 • JonCombe on Flickr

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Tilbury to East Tilbury via the 2 Forts Way

The 2 Forts Way along the Thames Estuary coast path, passing Tilbury and Coalhouse Artillery Forts

Twickenham Circular via 3 rivers

The Thames towpath, the River Crane and the Duke of Northumberland's river

Valley Gardens and Windsor Great Park

A forest garden: Azaleas, camellias, magnolias, daffodils, heather. Optionally: Windsor Great Park - Saville Gardens, a deer park, Windsor castle viewpoint.

Via Podiensis

GR65: Medieval pilgrimage route across France to the Spanish border

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Jun-10 • Andrew Murphy

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Walton-on-the-Naze Circular

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.

Worbarrow Bay
Worbarrow Bay

Aug-14 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Wareham to Lulworth Cove

Heathland to Corfe Castle, a great ridge walk, the ghost town of Tyneham, the rollercoaster South West Coast Path, and Lulworth Cove

CIMG2670 The Wey Navigation at Weybridge
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The Wey Navigation at Weybridge

Feb-16 • Sean O'Neill

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West Byfleet to Hampton Court

The Wey Navigation and the Thames Path via several pubs.

Esher Common SWC Short Walk 17 - Oxshott Heath, Esher and West End Commons
Esher Common

SWC Short Walk 17 - Oxshott Heath, Esher and West End Commons

Aug-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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West End and Esher Commons

Wooded commons and a pretty village

DSCF1520 Wimbledon Common Golf Course
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Wimbledon Common Golf Course

Nov-08 • Andrew Murphy

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Wimbledon to Kingston

Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and the Thames Path.

Wivenhoe to West Mersea or Clacton-on-Sea

Tidal river Colne to Brightlingsea. Then short ferry for coast walk to Clacton (long) or West Mersea (bus)

lavender Mayfield Lavender Farm - the lavender fields in full bloom, with many sightseers, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in July
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Mayfield Lavender Farm - the lavender fields in full bloom, with many sightseers, on a sunny Saturday afternoon in July

Jun-16 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Woodmansterne Lavender Fields

Banstead Commons, Oaks Park and spectacular Lavender fields during July and August

Region Star # Walk Km Effort Ht. gain Description London
Glamorgan 31 Barry Island 4.4 3 50 Quiet Jackson's Bay, Whitmore Bay (sand, promenade, Gavin and Stacey), Nell's and Friars points, and the old harbour
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
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
Kent 53 Bedgebury National Pinetum 8.0 1 100 Arboretum with Pines and vistas. Longer approach walk through ancient woodland. CX
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
Surrey 184 Bentley to Farnham 26.0 6 450 Alice Holt Ancient Forest, Surrey Hills, Scotch Pine Forest, and remote heather filled heathland, Frensham Great and Little Ponds (swimming) W
Brecon Beacons 86 Black Mountain from Glyntawe 14.6 6 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 339 Black Mountains Ridge 24.9 10 1,075 Spectacular mountain ridge walk - Hay Bluff, Lord Hereford's Knob, & Waun Fach. Tough, with shorter easier options. Car only.
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
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
Brecon Beacons 278 Brecon Beacons Horseshoe from Neuadd Reservoir 15.3 6 775 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
Bristol 4 Bristol Harbour 8.0 1 25 Bristol's historic floating harbour via M-Shed, SS Great Britain, churches, galleries, museums, pubs and cafes
Bristol 5 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.
London 20 Brompton Cemetery 2.0 1 0 A Victorian “Magnificent 7” parkland cemetery in Chelsea
Europe 1 Camino de Santiago 1.0 6 16,325 Overview of the pilgrim routes to Santiago
Cardiff 3 Cardiff Bay 5.6 1 50 Cardiff Bay, barrage, heritage docks, the Welsh Assembly, bayside cafes and bars
Pembrokeshire Coast 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!
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
London 48 Chessington Circular 8.4 1 100 Horton Park, Epsom and Ashtead Commons, Winey Hill, all inside the M25 CJ V W
Cheshire 2 Chester 4.1 1 25 Britains most complete medieval town walls, cathedral, historic old town, Roman remains
London 25 Colliers Wood to Putney Bridge 8.8 1 0 River Wandle Trail and the Thames Path
Surrey 364 Dorking via Brockham Circular 16.1 3 300 Lost Surrey estate, with restored landscaped garden and forests, ruined castles V W
East Sussex 66 Eastbourne to Hastings via Bexhill 26.6 3 25 Flat coastal walk along the south coast past busy sea front promenades and quiet beaches. V
London 259 Manor Park to Epping 24.2 5 350 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
Brecon Beacons 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
Exmoor 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)
Edinburgh 55 Forth Bridge 7.0 1 125 Cross the Forth Suspension Bridge high over the Firth of the Forth, return by train over the Forth Rail bridge.
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
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
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 23.2 5 500 Greensand Way Stage 3 : The Surrey Hills : Holmbury Hill and Leith Hill V W
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
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
Surrey 144 Haslemere to Farnham 23.6 6 550 A 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
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
Exmoor 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.
London 122 Central London Circular 15.2 1 25 Urban walk through Central London - passes many famous tourist sites
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
London 16 Kensal Green Cemetery 3.0 1 0 Ivy covered Greek, Classic, Egyptian and Gothic Mausoleums in a Victorian “Magnificent 7” parkland cemetery
West Sussex 32 Kingley Vale 7.2 1 175 A forest of ancient Yew trees, Devil's Humps (Bronze age burial mounds), chalk downland, and a steep climb to a viewpoint
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
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
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
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.
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
Dorset 54 Lulworth Cove Circular 22.7 8 1,050 Dramatic coastal scenery, Lulworth cove, hidden beaches, Durdle Door cliff arch, and a ghost town. CJ W
Devon 301 Lundy Island Circular 12.7 4 400 Cliff top walk around an island off the north Devon coast.
London 18 Mitcham Common 4.3 1 0 Large wooded common popular with bird watchers TL CJ LB StP V W
Peak District 310 Monsal Trail 14.5 1 125 Gentle Peak District walk along a disused railway line via viaducts, tunnels, and escarpements
London 13 Morden Hall Park and Abbey Mills 4.6 1 0 NT parkland, streams, watermills, and Abbey Mills heritage site
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Surrey 393 Box Hill to Merstham and Caterham 16.4 6 600 Follows north downs escarpement via Box Hill, Reigate Hill, and Gatton Park. Forest with many viewpoints. Hilly. CJ 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 20.9 6 450 Pretty Ridge Walk along the North Downs Way with lovely views. Nice pubs for lunch and tea TL CX StP
Surrey 111 Caterham to Knockholt 26.2 7 800 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
Gower 271 Port Eynon to Rhossili 11.6 4 275 Gower coast path along cliff top paths to Worms Head and spectacular Rhossili bay.
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
Dorset 76 Wareham to Swanage or Kingston 19.4 5 500 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
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
Gower 87 Rhossili via Llangennith Circular 15.3 3 375 A gentle walk, up to then along the downs overlooking a stunning beach with wide ranging sea views, and back along the beach itself.
Gower 88 Rhossili via Worms Head Circular 10.0 4 225 A gentle 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.
London 376 River Crane 9.2 2 25 River walk through west London parks, woods, and nature reserves. W
Kent 154 Rye, Dungeness and Lydd-on-Sea 21.8 3 50 Interesting coastal walk past an extra wide beach framed by sand dunes and an army range to an eerie shingle desert landscape with decommissioned nuclear power stations. Return by bus. LB StP
Gloucestershire 37 Severn Bridge 8.0 1 75 Walk the Severn Bridge from England to Wales over the Severn Estuary
West Sussex 211 Shoreham By Sea to Littlehampton 22.4 2 0 Varied coastal walk past quiet shingle beaches and the busier south coast resorts of Worthing and Littlehampton LB V
Shropshire 1 Shrewsbury 6.8 1 50 Historic market town in a loop of the River Severn
Snowdonia 102 Snowdon 11.0 9 750 A beginners guide to safely climbing the highest mountain in England and Wales.
Hampshire 358 Bursledon to Gosport 19.4 1 25 River Hamble,and Solent Way coast path past Meon, Browndown, Stokes Bay and Gilkicker Point 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
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
West Sussex 155 Petersfield to Cocking 20.4 7 650 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 7 425 A ridge walk along the South Downs Way, passing Chanctonbury Ring. CJ EC 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
Exmoor 125 Minehead to Porlock 14.1 4 350 SWCP Day 1 - Gentle introduction to the coast path, with rugged and tea room options.
Exmoor 142 Porlock to Lynton 18.5 8 1,000 SWCP Day 2 - Spectacular and remote coastal walk.
Exmoor 143 Lynton to Combe Martin 21.8 10 1,175 SWCP Day 3 - Spectacular and remote coastal walk with a nice lunch pub
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 331 West Bay to Lyme Regis 14.2 7 675 Coast walk via Golden Cap (hill) overlooking the majestic sweep of Lyme Regis Bay W
Dorset 99 Weymouth to Lulworth Cove 17.8 8 600 Weymouth Bay, then a dramatic cliff walk past small beaches, then higher cliffs past Durdle Door (stack) to Lulworth Cove CJ W
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 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
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
Essex 45 Southend Pier 5.6 1 0 Gentle stroll out into the Thames Estuary along the world's longest pleasure pier FS LS
London 139 Tadworth via Headley Heath and Box Hill Circular 19.5 6 475 Mixed open and wooded chalk downland with several viewpoints close to London EC LB
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.
London 390 Putney to Richmond 15.0 1 25 Tree lined Thames Path past Hammersmith and Kew with many riverside pubs.
London 52 Thames Path: Richmond and Teddington Circular 10.5 1 0 A lovely section of the Thames: Ham House, Marble Hill House, New Orleans Gallery, a sculpture garden, riverside pubs W
London 282 Tower Hill to Putney 18.2 1 0 The Thames Path through the centre of London, passing the City, Westminster, Chelsea, Battersea and Putney via 18 bridges
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.
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
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.
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
Gower 270 Three Cliffs Bay to Oxwich Bay 12.3 3 250 Gower coast path via spectacular Three Cliffs and Oxwich beaches
Essex 357 Tilbury to East Tilbury via the 2 Forts Way 13.0 2 25 The 2 Forts Way along the Thames Estuary coast path, passing Tilbury and Coalhouse Artillery Forts FS
London 375 Twickenham Circular via 3 rivers 11.1 1 25 The Thames towpath, the River Crane and the Duke of Northumberland's river W
Berkshire 51 Valley Gardens and Windsor Great Park 6.6 3 50 A forest garden: Azaleas, camellias, magnolias, daffodils, heather. Optionally: Windsor Great Park - Saville Gardens, a deer park, Windsor castle viewpoint.
Europe 2 Via Podiensis 760.2 6 14,925 GR65: Medieval pilgrimage route across France to the Spanish border
Essex 98 Walton-on-the-Naze Circular 12.2 2 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
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
Surrey 45 West Byfleet to Hampton Court 17.2 1 0 The Wey Navigation and the Thames Path via several pubs. CJ W
London 17 West End and Esher Commons 10.0 1 125 Wooded commons and a pretty village CJ W
London 46 Wimbledon to Kingston 18.5 3 100 Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and the Thames Path.
Essex 247 Wivenhoe to West Mersea or Clacton-on-Sea 18.6 2 50 Tidal river Colne to Brightlingsea. Then short ferry for coast walk to Clacton (long) or West Mersea (bus) LS
London 23 Woodmansterne Lavender Fields 8.0 1 100 Banstead Commons, Oaks Park and spectacular Lavender fields during July and August CJ V

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