Experience, escape, enjoy. Take your pick from a range of activities in the landscapes we care for - it's easy to make the most of being outdoors with us.

Walking

Discover the ancient landscape around the Avebury stone circle © NTPL/David Levenson

Family walking at Avebury, Wiltshire

We love the outdoors, and know that one of the best ways to explore it is with a good walk. If you've always wondered about 'that hill' or whether you really did see a brown hare in the field over there, our downloadable walking trails could be just the thing. Written by our rangers, our routes range in length and highlight history and wildlife that you are likely to see along the way.

Ways to explore

  • New bike racks on the North Terrace at Ham House and Garden, Surrey © National Trust/ Gwen Thomas

    By bike

    We know that exploring is brilliant by bike, and we welcome cyclists to enjoy our landscapes.

  • Geocaching © NTPL/John Millar

    By geocaching

    Geocaching is a great way to combine technology with a good old fashioned treasure hunt.

  • Tent on Brownsea Island © NTPL/John Millar

    By camping

    You can't get much closer to nature than in a tent. We have campsites and wild camping opportunities

  • Horse riding, Widecombe, Devon © NTPL

    By horse

    There are many places that we care for that welcome people to explore on horseback.

Active events

Canoeing is fun! © Stackpole

Fancy getting active, but want to take part in an organised activity? We hold a range of exhilarating events designed to make the most of the environment we have - from rambles to rock climbing with lots inbetween.

Surfing

Surfer in pink rash vest © Splashography

Surfing at Godrevy, Cornwall

With over 700 miles of coastline under our care, it's little wonder that we look after some of Britain's most exhilarating surf spots - and we even employ a surfing co-ordinator to help ensure that our places are really surfer-friendly.

For relaxing

A couple walking through the summer grasses with the Temple Greenhouse behind © Paul Harris

Reinvigorate yourself with a wander along a wind-swept beach, flying a kite or escape from everyday life with a gentle bike ride along one of our bike paths through our countryside.

For adventuring

Coasteering, Lizard, adventure, activity © Lizard Adventure/NT

Each year, hundreds of people visit our land to try coasteering, wild swimming, fell running, canoeing and climbing (and lots, lots more) - perfect for thrill seekers.

50 Things

The National Trust's team of elite rangers © National Trust

We've launched a nationwide campaign to encourage sofa-bound children to take to the outdoors and enjoy classic adventures from skimming stones to building dens.