Outdoor activities
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.
Trail runs designed by our rangers
Whether you choose a limestone terrace in Yorkshire or a wooded parkland in Norfolk, you’ll enjoy places filled with nature and history on these trail runs. They've been hand-picked by the rangers who care for them, so you can experience their favourite coastal paths and wild landscapes first-hand.
- Blickling Estate, Norfolk
- With its yew hedges, gardens and acres of historic parkland, Blickling Estate is a great place to run. Take this looped trail alongside lakes and quiet woods, where you might spot barn owls flying between the trees. Find your rhythm along winding paths and under towering trees, taking in the gardens as you start your cool-down.Go on a Ranger Run at Blickling Estate
- Coleton Fishacre, Devon
- Starting in Coleton Fishacre’s exotic garden, this run is filled with natural highlights. Run along coastal paths and listen to the sea crashing against the jagged rocks below. You'll also pass Pudcombe Cove and Froward Point – a Second World War gun location with views over the craggy slopes of Mewstone.Go on a Ranger Run at Coleton Fishacre
- Craflwyn, Gwynedd
- Steeped in myth and legend, let the rugged landscape at Craflwyn capture your imagination. Follow the circular trail through the Nant Gwynant valley, along the lower slopes of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and past the remains of old copper mines. Look out for waterfalls with jagged rock faces, where you can hear the roar of tumbling streams.Go on a Ranger Run at Craflwyn
- East Soar, Devon
- Head out on this circular run along the cliffs at East Soar. Run through a partially tamed landscape with views of the ocean, sandy beaches and farmland. Wildlife lovers will spot long-horned Highland cattle grazing on the rich grassland and raptors flying overhead.Go on a Ranger Run at East Soar
- Polesden Lacey, Surrey
- At Polesden Lacy, take a break from the everyday on this trail across historic parkland. Listen to your feet pounding the ground as you run through peaceful woods and look out over acres of chalk grassland as you emerge from the trees.Go on a Ranger Run at Polesden Lacey
- Rhosili, Swansea
- Follow this invigorating 10km trail along stretches of coastline and rugged headland overlooking the sea. You’ll also see a patchwork of fields full of vital habitats showing the nature-friendly work rangers and local farmers have carried out. Take off your trainers when you’re on Rhosili beach so you can feel the sand between your toes.Go on a Ranger Run at Rhosili
- Souter Lighthouse, Tyne and Wear
- Discover how wildlife now dominates a landscape once known for its coal mining industry. Starting at the red and white tower of Souter Lighthouse, this short but enjoyable run takes in a full lap of the Whitburn Coastal Park nature reserve. Once full of pitheads, it now features a variety of wildlife habitats, including ponds and an artificial sand martin nest bank.Go on a Ranger Run at Souter Lighthouse
- Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales
- Run along the River Wharfe through woodland, small Yorkshire villages and nature-friendly farmland – look out for a rich variety of limestone flowers and insects. The trail then climbs above the dale, tackling limestone terraces and woodland, and offering views across the glacial-formed valley.Go on a Ranger Run at Upper Wharfedale
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