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Walkers climbing rocks against a bright blue sky with the mountains in the distance at Sugarloaf, Monmouthshire
Walkers climbing rocks at Sugarloaf, Monmouthshire | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Walking

Find the best places to walk in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From coastal paths to tracks through ancient woodland and accessible trails, there’s something to suit everyone.

Top places to walk

Visitors take a walk around Tarn Hows, one of them is in a tramper, during early spring. To the left of the image, you can see down the hillside and to the lake below which is surrounded by trees.
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Top accessible walks 

Find out more about the places in our care with accessible trails to explore with pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids. Experience nature without having to go off the beaten track.

Visitors walking in the woodland at Blickling, Norfolk
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Woodland walks 

From tree-lined avenues to ancient woodland, find a sense of calm among the trees with our pick of the best woodland and forest walks.

A woman and young child walk a dog through Plas Newydd garden, following a pathway leading between grassy lawns covered in daffodils and snake's head fritillary in spring.
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Family-friendly walks 

Go on a family-friendly walk with these trails suitable for buggies and children. Go wild in natural play areas and compete in woodland den building.

A group of people in a hiking group are being guided on a hike by rangers at Marsden Moor, West Yorkshire
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Cotswold Outdoor: our exclusive walking partner 

Find out more about the National Trust’s ongoing partnership with Cotswold Outdoor as our exclusive walking partner.

Find a walk near you

    Visitors walking among daffodils at Dora's Field, Ambleside, Cumbria

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