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 at Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills

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.

Blackberries

Hunt for blackberries on a autumn walk 

September is a prime time to pick these juicy fruits from hedgerows. Arm the kids with baskets and it won’t be long until everyone’s fingers and lips are dyed purple. Afterwards kids can tick off No.21 from our list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾.

Wheal Coates mine St Agnes

Top Poldark walks 

Go for a walk that take you past sites used in the TV series and areas that are rich in mining and Cornish history so that you can experience real life Poldark country.

Find your walk

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

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A dog in the gardens at Dunster Castle
Walking 

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.

Follow our lead...
Visitors on a walk at Baggy Point, Devon

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.

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

Walk through history

Autumn view through a woodland alley, Ashridge Estate

Nine historical clues to look for on a walk in the woods 

Our woods are full of hidden history and forgotten stories. Here are nine clues to help you detect what once went on under the dappled canopy on your next walk.

Undulating mounds, seen from the west of the north end of the main lake at Petworth House and Park, West Sussex

Walks through 'Capability' Brown landscapes 

Celebrate 300 years of one of the world's greatest landscape gardeners with walks through picturesque parkland, alongside glinting serpentine lakes and past romantic follies. These trails will allow you to explore some of Brown’s most remarkable works which helped change the way we view the British landscape.

Some visitors enjoying autumn in Dyffryn Gardens

Our best cottages for an autumn walking break 

Whether you’re looking for colourful woodland strolls, walks with wildlife displays, challenging hikes or peaceful ambles, our holiday cottages are great for an autumn walking break.

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