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    Car free walks

    We have teamed up with the Car Free Walks website to bring you some fantastic new walks through beautiful National Trust countryside.

    Car free walks encourage you to explore the countryside without using your car. If you love walking and want to reduce your impact on the environment, then these are the walks for you!

    The web walking routes are free and easy to use, just follow the links below to discover a car free walk near you.

    Midlands North East
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    South West Wales

    Midlands

    Derbyshire

    Kinder Scout from Edale

    A high level walk taking in two rivers and the windswept moorland of Kinder Scout.

    Mam Tor

    Discover interesting landscapes and the remains Bronze and Iron Age forts.

    The northern edge of Kinder Scout

    Explore the wild moorland of Kinder Scout and try some boulder climbing!

    Stanton Moor and the Nine Ladies

    Enjoy a walk across Stanton Moor and discover prehistoric burial mounds and the Bronze Age Nine Ladies Stone Circle.

    Dovedale

    Explore the beautiful Dovedale Valley and enjoy the River Dove, limestone rocks, woodland and breathtaking scenery.

    Shropshire

    The Long Mynd

    Discover The Long Mynd - the Long Mountain in Welsh -Shropshire's best known hill.

    North East

    North Yorkshire

    Malham Cove and Gordale Scar

    Explore the open moorland of Malham Tarn and discover the geological wonders of Gordale Scar and Malham Cove.

    North West

    Cheshire

    The Sandstone Trail

    A three-day-long family walk following a sandstone ridge to rocky outcrops, woodlands, castles and historic churches.

    The Gritstone Trail

    A scenic three-day walk taking in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.

    Cumbria

    Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside

    A high-level walk around the beautiful Fairfield Horseshoe.

    Troutbeck Valley

    Explore the scenic Troutbeck valley on this peaceful two-day walk.

    Easdale Tarn

    Discover a waterfall and the picturesque Easedale Tarn on this short family walk.

    Helm Crag and the Lion and the Lamb

    Explore the 'Lion and the Lamb' rock formations on the summit of Helm Crag.

    The Three Bell Ridge and Highstreet

    Take in breathtaking views to the summits of Three Bell, Rest Dod, Kidsty Pike and Angletarn Pikes.

    St Sunday Crag and Hartsop Over How

    Enjoy wonderful views of Ullswater and Windemere from the summits of St Sunday Crag and Fairfield.

    Wansfell

    A scenic linear walk taking in a waterfall, hills and a river.

    Kendal

    Discover the sights of Cunswick Scar and Scout Scar.

    Castle Crag and Dalton's Cave

    A short family walk exploring caves, Castle Crag and Derwent Water.

    The Newslands Round

    Discover a well known Lakeland horseshoe ridge over Catbells, High Spy, and Robinson.

    South East

    East Sussex

    Devil's Dykle to Stanmer Park

    Explore two of the South Downs best known landmarks - Devil's Dyke and Ditchling Beacon.

    The Sevem Sisters from Berwick via Alfriston

    Take in rivers, beaches, chalk hills, forests and quaint villages.

    Seven Sisters

    A simple, hilly walk with superb views; excellent bus transport links.

    Eastbourne to Seven Sisters

    Discover the South Coast favourites of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters.

    South Downs from Alfriston to Glynde

    Take in the Cuckmere River, sea views along the South Downs and two attractive Downland villages.

    Ashdown Forest

    A walk through the forest, including the Pooh Sticks Bridge, the famous home of Winnie-the-Pooh.

    East Sussex Coast

    Stroll along the cliff tops, with stunning views of Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters.

    Surrey

    Surrey Hills

    Take in beautiful views across the Weald to the South Downs beyond.

    Box Hill

    A gentle walk with fantastic views from Box Hill.

    North Downs

    Discover views across Surrey and the South Downs, good railway links.

    West Sussex

    Steyning and Cissbury Ring

    A pretty walk across the quieter section of the South Downs.

    Goring-by-Sea to Amberley

    Explore valleys and woodland of the South Downs complete with a classic Sussex village.

    South West

    Cornwall

    St Michael's Way

    A cross country route from St Ives to Marazion taking in St Michael's Mount.

    Devon

    North Devon Coast

    An invigorating coastal walk exploring cliffs tops and sandy beaches.

    The Teign Valley

    A beautiful walk through in a wooded Dartmoor river valley, with wildlife and views across the high moor.

    Dorset

    Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove

    A scenic walk past two of England's most famous coastal features - Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.

    Chesil Beach

    Discover great views of the famous pebble beach from the South West Coast Path.

    Somerset

    Dunkery Beacon

    Take in heather moorland, woodland and wildlife.

    Wales

    Central Beacons including Fan y Big

    Explore Blaen-y-glyn, Craig y Fan Ddu, Fan y Big, the Upper Neuadd Reservoir and Taf Fechan Forest.

    Y Garn and the Devil's Kitchen

    A challenging high-level mountain walk taking in the remains of an ice age waterfall.

    The Glyders

    An scenic walk exploring five rugged mountain peaks.

    The Brecon Beacons

    Explore the four peaks of Corn Du, Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big.

    Sugar Loaf

    Enjoy breathtaking views over Abergavenny and the Black Mountains from the summit of Sugar Loaf.

    Beddgelert

    Discover old copper mines, disused railway tunnels and the beautiful Aberglaslyn Gorge.

    Cader Idris from Dolgellau

    A peaceful two-day walk exploring rocky ridges, steep cliffs and gentle hills.

    Carneddau

    A strenuous mountain walk through rugged terrain, climbing Carnedd Dafydd and Carnedd Llewelyn.

    Mawddach Way

    A three-day-long circular walk around the Mawddach estuary.

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