Activities
Walking
Get your walking shoes on and come and enjoy some of our wonderful walks through the finest countryside.
Themed walks
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Car free walks
We have teamed up with the Car Free Walks website to bring you a range of walks through beautiful National Trust countryside which are easily accessible by public transport.
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Great downloadable walks
Take your pick of our family friendly downloadable walks. We’ve chosen our favourite easy walks that are under three miles so the whole family can enjoy exploring the fantastic surroundings.
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Our favourite walks
We've all got a great walk to share, so here's a selection from some of our staff.
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Great family walking adventures
We’ve got loads of space for you to explore and tick off your 50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾. Whether you’re heading to the woods, down to the beach or staying closer to home we’ve got all the space you’ll ever need to create your own family adventure.
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50 Things walk
Let us put an adventurous spin on your day out by ticking off some more of our 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ at family friendly walking events including wildlife tracking, den building, night-time bat walks and even conker contests.
Guided walks
Join a member of our team and a group of like-minded walkers, and enjoy a wander around our estates - discovering wildlife and history as you go. A great way to combine learning fresh air and socialising.
Two-day walks
If you fancy a real leg stretcher then why not try our series of longer, more challenging walks, designed for you to dip in and out of as you please.
Five breathtaking landscape walks
We would like to share five stunning landscape walks with you as part of our 2012 Great British Walking festival highlights, from coastal retreats to parks full of spectacular colour and imagination.
Ancient tree walk at Croft Castle
The Sonic Journey track created by Portishead guitarist Adrian Utley, was inspired as he walked through Croft Castle's beautiful landscape which is dominated by ancient trees including a 1,000 year old oak tree.
Walking myths & legends
Walk anywhere in the British Isles and you're never far away from a place of legend. There's more to a place than meets the eye - the land has memories to share.