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

Visitors enjoying the autumn leaves at Dyffryn Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan.

Walks for this season

A couple of visitors explore a National Trust site during the autumn when many leaves have fallen to the ground

Best walks for autumn highlights 

Experience the very best autumn has to offer on foot by following one of our walking routes. From walks for autumn colour to the best trails for spotting red squirrels you’ll be amazed at what you’ll discover.

Coastal heathland in Dunwich

Walks through colourful heathland 

Get your autumn colour fix this year by exploring a heathland near you. These walks are perfect for strolling amongst the heather and admiring the stunning purple hue.

A couple and their dog walking on the beach at sunset

Coastal walks 

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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People drinking tea

Autumn walks with cosy cafés 

What could be better after an autumn walk than a hot cuppa, homemade cake, warming soup or hearty seasonal dish? You’ll find lots of rewarding treats on menus at our tea-rooms during autumn and we’ve picked some of our favourite places for a pit-stop after a good stomp.

Walks for all

Dog running after football through field

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.

A family walking in woodland

Nine walks for little legs 

Little feet can tire easily, so we’ve picked some of our best walks for families with small children. Keep them entertained along the way with tree climbing, wildlife spotting and adventure playgrounds.

Visitors having a rest in parkland at Attingham Park, Shropshire

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.

Walkers at Wasdale, Cumbria, with the vast expanse of Wastwater in the distance

Cotswold Outdoor’s top tips for walking  

Make the most of your autumn walks with practical advice and kit from our official outdoor partner, Cotswold Outdoor.

See what the experts say
Walker enjoys the view at Brecon Beacons National Park

Walks for challenge seekers 

Push yourself further on one of our favourite challenging walking routes; from mountain hikes and lengthy trails to upland walks and difficult terrain.

Push yourself to the limit
Autumn walks at Ashridge Herts

Listen to our walking podcast series 

Join ranger Kate Martin in a new walking podcast series as she rambles through our most beautiful landscapes. In the first episode she visits Kinder Scout, site of a mass trespass in 1932 to highlight the public right to roam.

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