A hiker wearing an insulated jacket and a backpack watches the sunset over snowy mountain peaks — Taking in a wintry sunset on the Gowbarrow Fell Trail in the Lake District | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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.

Visitors explore the trail at Elterwater, Cumbria

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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.

Family walking in the garden in autumn at The Argory, County Armagh

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Family-friendly walks

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