Britain's Favourite Walks

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THE BEST PLACE TO WALK ON THE PLANET

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDEBOOK • Our easy-to-follow route cards contain all the information you need to enjoy a great day out. Here’s a break-down of how to make the most of them...

SOUTH WEST • Steepling cliffs, pounding waves, hidden coves and spectacular beaches deliver unbeatable coastal walks, while inland wild moorland gradually gives way to postcard-pretty Dorset and Cotswolds as you head east.

01 CORNWALL, LAMORNA COVE & MOUSEHOLE • ▸Distance: 10.3km/6½ miles ▸Time: 3½ hours ▸Grade: Moderate

02 CORNWALL, PORT ISAAC • ▸Distance: 16.5km/10¼ miles ▸Time: 6 hours ▸Grade: Challenging

03 DEVON, BRANSCOMBE & BEER • ▸Distance: 8.8km/5½ miles ▸Time: 2¾ hours ▸Grade: Moderate

04 DEVON, NEW BRIDGE • ▸Distance: 10.5km/6½ miles ▸3½ hours ▸Grade: Moderate

05 DEVON, HIGH WILLHAYS & YES TOR • ▸Distance: 10.3km/6½ miles ▸Time: 4 hours ▸Grade: Challenging

06 SOMERSET, DUNSTER • ▸Distance: 9km/5½ miles ▸Time 3½ hours ▸Grade: Easy

07 SOMERSET, EBBOR GORGE • ▸Distance: 7.9km/5 miles ▸Time: 3 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

08 DORSET, CERNE ABBAS • ▸Distance: 10.8km/6¾ miles ▸Time 3 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

09 GLOUCESTERSHIRE, PAINSWICK BEACON • ▸Distance: 13.6km/8½ miles ▸Time: 4 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

10 WILTSHIRE, STONEHENGE • ▸Distance: 10.4km/6½ miles ▸Time: 3hours ▸Grade: Moderate

SOUTH EAST • With the New Forest and South Downs national parks wooing walkers, hidden gems close to London, and superb long-distance paths, the south east is peppered with wonderful walks on its doorstep.

11 HAMPSHIRE, LINFORD, NEW FOREST • ▸Distance: 9km/5½ miles ▸Time: 3 hours ▸Grade: Easy

12 WEST SUSSEX, CHANCTONBURY RING • ▸Distance: 12.3km/7¾ miles uTime: 4hours uGrade: Moderate

13 SURREY, DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL • ▸Distance: 5.8km/4 miles ▸Time: 3 hours ▸Grade: Easy

14 GREATER LONDON, RICHMOND PARK • ▸Distance: 13km/8 miles ▸Time: hours ▸Grade: Easy

15 EAST SUSSEX, DITCHLING • ▸Distance: 11.5km/7¼ miles ▸Time: 3½ hours ▸Grade: Moderate

16 EAST SUSSEX, EASTBOURNE TO SEAFORD • ▸Distance: 20.5km/12¾ miles ▸Time: 5½-6 hours ▸Grade: Challenging

17 KENT, LYDDEN • ▸Distance: 7.6km/4¾ miles ▸Time: 3 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

18 OXFORDSHIRE, WITNEY • ▸Distance 5.8km/3½ miles ▸Time: 2 hours ▸Grade: Easy

19 HERTS/BUCKS, IVINGHOE BEACON • ▸Distance: 12.1km/7½ miles ▸Time: 3½ hours ▸Grade: Moderate

20 ESSEX, RICKLING GREEN • ▸Distance 8.3km/5¼ miles ▸Time 2½ hours ▸Grade: Easy

MIDLANDS • From the achingly pretty Malvern Hills to the dazzling limestone of the White Peak and rugged gritstone of the Dark Peak, this is a region to inspire walkers with its variety, drama and spellbinding views.

21 HEREFORDSHIRE, DORSTONE • ▸Distance: 10.5km/6½ miles ▸Time: 3 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

22 WORCESTERSHIRE, MALVERN HILLS • ▸ Distance: 13.5km/8½ miles ▸Time: 4 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

23 WORCESTERSHIRE, WASELEY HILLS • ▸Distance: 9km/5½ miles ▸Time: 3 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

24 SHROPSHIRE, STIPERSTONES • ▸ Distance: 13km/8 miles ▸Time: 4 hours ▸Grade: Challenging

FAVOURITE HILL WALKS • For many, walking and hills are synonymous. Some of Britain’s best hillwalks are detailed elsewhere in this guide, but here are 10 more of our favourites

25 STAFFORDSHIRE, ROACHES & LUD’S CHURCH • ▸Distance: 13km/8 miles ▸Time: 4 hours ▸Grade: Moderate

26 DERBYSHIRE, MONSAL HEAD • ▸ 9.6km/6 miles ▸3½ hours ▸Grade: Moderate

27 DERBYSHIRE, NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE • ▸Distance: 6.1km/3¾ miles ▸Time: 2½ hours ▸Grade: Easy

28 DERBYSHIRE, THE GREAT RIDGE • ▸12km/7½...

Britain's Favourite Walks