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Visitors walking on the coastal pathway at Southwood Estate, Pembrokeshire | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Top coastal walks

With clifftop views, golden sands and the chance to spot rare wildlife, there's a coastal walk to suit everyone looking to get active outdoors. Here you'll find a selection of seaside trails, taking in historical and natural landmarks along the way.

Visitors in spring at Giant's Causeway, County Antrim

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Explore miles of coastline at places such as Craster in Northumberland, where you can see the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle from the beach. Take in far-reaching views from the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim or look out across the Atlantic from Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly place in Britain.

Top coastal walks

    A walking group following the 1931 Alfred Wainwright route across the Lakeland Fells, Great Langdale to Ambleside, Cumbria

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    Discover some of the best places for walks, including ancient woodland, stretches of coast and green parkland.

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