Walking

Ancient woods, dramatic clifftops, wild parklands, trails and landscaped gardens. You're spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a walk at our places

Walking on the estate at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
Visitors walk in Stowe in winter

Top winter walks 

Head outside and enjoy the winter countryside with one of these great walks. The list includes blustery coastal walks, countryside strolls, guided walks with our rangers and volunteers, plus wildlife spotting trails.

Discover our favourite winter walks
Visitors enjoying a walk in the parkland at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Top 10 family walks 

A great family day out doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. We’ve picked ten of our favourite family trails for you to explore, from woodland escapades, to walks along the coast, lakeside trails to nature-spotting expeditions.

Visitors in the pub beer garden at Gibside

Cosy pub walks for winter 

We own over 35 characterful and historic pubs and inns, many of which – as well as offering a warm welcome, lip-smacking ales and delicious local food – have great walking opportunities nearby.

Waves breaking on the long beach at Craster looking towards Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland

Coastal walks: beautiful and scenic routes 

Embark on one of our favourite coastal walks to feel revitalised by the sea air and open space. You'll see different wildlife and a rainbow of changing colours through the seasons.

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There are hundreds of walks across the country to enjoy. Explore the map and find one near you.

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Dog walkers by the shore of Derwentwater, Borrowdale and Derwent Water, Cumbria.

Time for walkies 

We're as mad as you are about dogs and have some great locations and landscapes to set tails wagging, with some good advice for dog owners visiting our places.

Sunset on the Bath Skyline

Walks with wow factor 

Explore our beautiful landscapes on foot to be rewarded with amazing sights that will take your breath away. Discover a selection of our favourite trails with that special something.

Visitor in the park along the Lake Walk on an electric mobility scooter at Mount Stewart, County Down

Our top accessible walks 

If you're looking for a route that will suit walkers of all ages and abilities, here are some of our favourites. These routes take you along well-maintained paths and easy terrain making them suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Visitors enjoying a hot drink in the crowd

Cosy tea-rooms and cafés 

After a bracing walk, come in from the cold and treat yourself to a mulled wine, home-made mince pie or even a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.

Looking over Stickle Tarn with snow on the hills

The joys of a winter walk 

Don’t let the cooler weather put you off exploring the great outdoors. Brave the cold and you’ll be rewarded with landscapes transformed by low sunlight and dustings of frost. Our official partners at Cotswold Outdoor reveal what they love most about walking in winter.

Be inspired this season
Wicken Fen - sunset over Sedge Fen

Listen to our walking podcast series 

Did you know that we produce podcasts which you can listen to for free? In the latest walking episode we’re off to Wicken Fen in East Anglia for a walk through the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve. Here, open skies meet narrow waterways, giant reeds sway in the wind, and herds of wild ponies run free. We’ll set off on foot, exploring the multi-use trails that allow easy access to this other-worldly place.

The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

Walking holidays 

On your next walking adventure, plan a trip further afield with a stay at one of our unique holiday cottages, with trails right from your doorstep.

Safeguarding nature

Find out how we're helping to look after natural habitats and native species

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