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Exploring Trails, Landscapes, and the Places Between

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National Trails & Walking Routes

Copper Coast – Coastal Walking in County Waterford
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Ireland’s South and East Coast
Wicklow Way – Walking Ireland’s Garden Mountains
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Ireland’s South and East Coast
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Classic Countryside Walking
Walkers on a farm track along the Cotswold Way, surrounded by open countryside
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Walking the Cotswold Way: Ridge Paths, Limestone Villages, and a Journey Through England’s Heartland

Some walks are about scale or distance. Others are about familiarity — landscapes that feel timeless, gently unfolding, and deeply rooted in England’s rural iden...

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Relaxed Coastal Walking
Walkers resting beside saltmarsh along the Norfolk Coast Path, with boats moored on a tidal creek.
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Walking the Norfolk Coast Path: Big Skies, Tides, and a Gentle Journey Along England’s Eastern Edge

Some walks are about distance or difficulty. Walking the Norfolk Coast Path is about space — wide beaches, tidal skies, and the slow rhythm of a shoreline shaped...

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Agricultural Travel
Refuge de Longon alpine farm refuge on the GR5 in Mercantour National Park, Haute Tinée, French Alps.
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At the Pace of the Alps

Long-distance walking routes are often described in kilometres, stages, and elevation gain. But in places like the southern French Alps, the GR5 passes through something mo...

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First-Time Walking
Walker on a quiet country lane in the Dedham Vale between Stoke by Nayland and Nayland.
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Walking the Dedham Vale Experience: A Gentle Two-Day, Train-to-Train Journey Through Constable Country

Some walks are about distance or endurance. Others are about confidence — choosing a route that feels achievable, rewarding, and easy to step into for the first...

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Heritage Coastal Walking
Walkers beside the Orford Estuary on the Suffolk Coast Path, with boats moored on the River Ore.
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Walking the Suffolk Coast Path: Shingle Shores, Lost Towns, and a Wilder Edge of the East

Some walks are about escape. Others are about exposure — to weather, history, and landscapes that refuse to stay still. Walking the Suffolk Coast Path is about...

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Wild Coastal Walking
Walkers leaving Minehead at the start of the South West Coast Path in Somerset.
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Walking the South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor Section): High Cliffs, Open Moor, and a Powerful Start to the Journey

Some walks are about gentleness or ease. Others are about exposure — to wind, height, and landscapes that feel raw and uncompromising. Walking the South West Coa...

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Classic Walking
Walker on the South Downs Way crossing rolling chalk hills in the South Downs National Park.
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Walking the South Downs Way: A Classic Journey from Ridge to Sea

Some walks are about immersion. Others are about challenge or distance. Walking the South Downs Way is about space — open ridgelines, long views, and the steady...

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First Long-Distance Walking
Walkers following the Peddars Way through woodland and heathland in rural Norfolk.
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Walking the Peddars Way: A Quiet Journey from Heathland to Sea

Some walks are about challenge. Others are about scale or spectacle. Walking the Peddars Way is about something quieter: time, rhythm, and the slow satisfaction...

National Landscapes & National Parks

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Self Guided Travel Updates
Grey seal resting on the shingle at Cley Beach on the Norfolk coast, with waves breaking behind.
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News Roundup – 28 November 2025

Nature Reserves Added, Wild Places Mapped, and a New Layer of Discovery Along the Norfolk Coast

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News Roundup – 21 November 2025

New Walking Routes, Stronger Local Mapping, and a Clear Focus on Dedham Vale’s Landscapes and Communities

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Nature, Access, and the Path Ahead
A footpath winding through rolling farmland and wooded hills in the Dedham Vale National Landscape on an autumn afternoon, highlighting the area’s peaceful rural scenery and natural beauty.
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News Roundup – 7 November 2025

New laws boost National Landscapes, Suffolk expands walking and cycling routes, and Dedham Vale projects secure local grant funding.

Journals
Seasonal highlights
Boats moored on the calm waters of the River Ore at Orford, Suffolk, with seaweed-covered wooden posts in the foreground and blue skies above.
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Autumn in Orford

Autumn comes quietly to Orford, a small village on the Suffolk Coast Path where history and landscape blend into something atmospheric and enduring. The first chill morning...

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Seasonal highlights
Migrating Geese at The Suffolk Coast
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Autumn on the Suffolk Coast Path

Autumn transforms the Suffolk coast into a quieter, more atmospheric place. The summer crowds are gone, the light softens, and the air feels fresher, making the Suffolk Coa...

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Seasonal highlights
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Autumn on Dunwich Heath & Minsmere

Autumn has a way of transforming the Suffolk coast. The air sharpens, the light softens, and familiar landscapes settle into quieter tones. Nowhere shows this shift more....

UNESCO World Heritage Sites