From sweeping landscapes to ancient woodland, there are lots of places in London and the South East where you can enjoy gentle strolls and invigorating hikes in nature. Find your next local walk here.
Join Clare Balding for a winter walk at your local National Trust place
Broadcaster and author Clare Balding invites you and your dog to join her for a winter walk with the National Trust.
You can take part in this rare opportunity to walk and talk with Clare, finding out about her life in broadcasting and her Sunday Times bestselling debut novel Pastures New, in the beauty of these National Trust places. Click on the links to book.
Tickets for the group dog walk with Clare are £45.00 per dog (and their human). As well as the walk and Q&A, this will include a signed and dedicated copy of the book, a hot drink and a snack, and natural dog treats from our partner, Forthglade.
This could make a Christmas gift for that dog lover in your life and any proceeds gained from these events will go directly to the National Trust property hosting the event, to continue their charitable work.
When the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, nature offers a different kind of magic. Frost-kissed landscapes, pale light filtering through bare branches, and the quiet hush of a woodland walk—winter invites us to slow down, wrap up warm, and reconnect with the world outside. Whether it’s a brisk morning stroll, a muddy adventure with the dog, or a peaceful moment watching wildlife, every step outdoors in winter is a step toward feeling refreshed, recharged, and reconnected. Step into's winter wonder on a walk at your local National Trust place in the South East.
National Trust walks in the South East
Walking in Surrey
You’ll find no shortage of leg-stretching walks in Surrey with plenty to see along the way. Wander through ancient woodlands in the Runnymede countryside or take in some of the best views of the Surrey Hills on a leisurely stroll at Box Hill.Find out more
Walking in Hampshire
In Hampshire, you can explore the beauty of the winter landscape on one of our many downloadable trails. There are acres of ancient woodland, parkland and meadows to stroll through at The Vyne, Mottisfont and Hinton Ampner. Some of the walks take in quiet lanes and pretty villages too. Or discover the wild heaths, streams and panoramic views of the New Forest. There are walks of varying lengths to suit different abilities and ages, with snippets of fascinating history and nature detail.Find out more
Walking in Sussex
From country lanes to hilltops and open parkland to coastal paths, breathe in the winter air on some of Sussex’s finest countryside and coastline walks. Walk in the footsteps of Rudyard Kipling’s storybook characters at Bateman's and discover the Petworth views that inspired England’s greatest landscape painter, JMW Turner.Find out more
Walking in Kent
From discovering the Chartwell estate and the surrounding countryside, exploring the woodland and wildlife at Sissinghurst Castle Garden and enjoying the panoramic views at Toys Hill, here are some of the best walks in Kent.Find out more
Walking in London
From acres of parkland at Osterley Park, to the meadows, wetlands and woodlands of Ham House discover where to go for the best walks in London.Find out more
Walking on the Isle of Wight
There is plenty to discover on a walk on the Isle of Wight including dinosaur fossils at Compton Bay and Downs, secluded creeks and waterways at Newtown National Nature Reserve and the cliffs and farmland of Mottistone Gardens and Estate. Here are some of the best walks on the Isle of Wight.Find out more
Walking in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire
Make the most of the winter with walks in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. From gentle wanders through meadows to longer jaunts across the rolling Chiltern hills, there are lots of walks for the whole family to enjoy.Find out more
Try the new Hackney Naturehood trail with Go Jauntly
We’ve worked with the free walking app Go Jauntly to bring you the Hackney Naturehood Trail, London. This circular, step-free 3.7km route (approx. 1h 55m) weaves it way through Hackney’s urban greenery, playgrounds and historic gardens. This walk is packed with stories, surprises, and playful sensory moments that help you tune in to nature in the city. Find out more and download the Go Jauntly app to explore Hackney’s hidden nature.
A circular walk from Ibsley to Rockford Commons, taking in military history with a visit to the Huff Duff (a wartime directional station) and wildlife to spot along the way.
Chartwell’s estate and surrounding countryside offers far-reaching views across the Weald. Walk in the footsteps of one of our founders Octavia Hill when you explore Mariners Hill.
Take a peaceful walk in the woodland and explore Polesden Lacey’s wonderfully diverse 1,600-acre estate to discover birds, wildlife and beautiful viewpoints.
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