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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.

Top places to walk

Visitors exploring the wild garden at Sheringham Park, Norfolk
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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.

Close up of a walker's boots with a group of walkers in the background as they climb up Pen yr Ole Wen, Carneddau and Glyderau, Gwynedd, Wales
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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 at the Christmas market at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

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