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GR® 38 Ruta del Vino y el Pescado

Ruta de Gran Recorrido (larga distancia)

Northern Spain & Atlantic Coast

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GR® 38 Ruta del Vino y el Pescado – De Rioja Alavesa al mar Cantábrico

Los paisajes de viñedo de Rioja Alavesa, las montañas calizas del Parque Natural de Urkiola y los estuarios de la Reserva de la Biosfera de Urdaibai (UNESCO) modelan este itinerario interior que culmina en el puerto pesquero de Bermeo, a orillas del Cantábrico.

Hebridean Way

Long-distance route

The Islands

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Hebridean Way – Island Walking Across the Outer Hebrides

Atlantic island route following beaches, machair, moorland, and quiet roads from Vatersay to Stornoway, shaped by wind, weather, Gaelic landscapes, and wide western horizons.

Dales High Way

Long-distance route

Yorkshire and the Humber

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Dales High Way – Walking the High Ground of the Yorkshire Dales

High moorland, limestone dales, and open ridges define the Dales High Way from Saltaire to Appleby-in-Westmorland, crossing the Yorkshire Dales and Pennine landscapes on a high-level long-distance route.

Hadrian’s Wall Path

National Trail

North East England

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Hadrian’s Wall Path – Walking the Line of Rome’s Northern Frontier

Stone walls, moorland ridges, forts, and farmland trace Hadrian’s Wall from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway across the historic landscapes of northern England.

South West Coast Path (North Devon Section)

National Trail

South West England

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South West Coast Path (North Devon) – Walking the Wild Atlantic Cliffs

Surf beaches, high cliffs, and wooded valleys define the North Devon section of the South West Coast Path, linking Combe Martin and Hartland along a rugged Atlantic coast.

Northumberland Coast Path

National Trail

North East England

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Northumberland Coast Path – Walking England’s Northern Coast

Atlantic-facing coastal trail along England’s northern shoreline, linking wide beaches, dune systems, island views, and historic villages between Cresswell and Berwick-upon-Tweed. A gentle long-distance route shaped by space, light, and North Sea history.

South West Coast Path (Cornwall Section)

National Trail

South West England

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South West Coast Path (Cornwall) – Walking the Atlantic Edge of England

Atlantic coastal trail along Cornwall’s western and southern edges, following high cliffs, surf beaches, fishing villages, and exposed headlands between Bude and Plymouth. A demanding route shaped by tide, weather, and sea.

Cotswolds Way

National Trail

South West England

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Cotswold Way – High Paths Through England’s Pastoral Heart

Escarpment trail along the western edge of the Cotswolds, running from Chipping Campden to Bath. Rolling hills, historic villages, and wide views across the Severn Vale define the route.

Cumbria Way

Long-distance route

North West England

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Cumbria Way – Walking Line Through the Heart of the Lake District

Cross-country route through the Lake District, passing lakes, valleys, fells, and historic towns between Coniston and Carlisle. A varied line through England’s best-known mountain landscapes.

South Downs Way

National Trail

South East England

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South Downs Way – Ridge Route from Winchester to Eastbourne

Chalk ridge route across southern England, linking coast and lowland valleys through open downland, historic trackways, and rural villages.

Ulster Way

Long-distance route

Causeway Coast

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Ulster Way – Walking Across Northern Ireland’s Coasts, Hills, and Lakelands

Northern Ireland circular route following coastal paths, upland tracks, forest trails, and quiet roads from Belfast, shaped by headlands, mountain ground, lakelands, and long rural stretches.

Western Way

Long-distance route

West of Ireland

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Western Way – Moorland and Mountain Walking Through Connemara and Mayo

West of Ireland route following bog tracks, mountain passes, lakes, and quiet roads from Oughterard to Ballycastle, linking Connemara, Killary Harbour, and the Nephin Beg hills.

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

Long-distance route

South East England

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Isle of Wight Coastal Path – Coastal Walking Around the Isle of Wight

Island coastal route following cliffs, beaches, headlands, estuaries, and seaside towns around the Isle of Wight, circling chalk downs, farmland, and open Channel shoreline.

Ribble Way

Long-distance route

Yorkshire and the Humber

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Ribble Way – Riverside and Valley Walking from the Yorkshire Dales to the Irish Sea

River route following limestone dales, pasture, woodland paths, and floodplain tracks from Ribblehead to Preston, tracing the River Ribble from its upland source to the Lancashire coast.

Icknield Way

Long-distance route

South East England

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Icknield Way – Chalk Ridge and Ancient Track Walking Across Southern England

Historic long-distance route following chalk downs, ridge paths, farmland tracks, and prehistoric landscapes from Ivinghoe Beacon to Knettishall Heath, linking the Chilterns, Cambridgeshire fens, and Norfolk heathland.

Wye Valley Walk

Long-distance route

South Wales

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Wye Valley Walk – Riverside and Woodland Walking Along the River Wye

River valley route following woodland paths, riverside tracks, hillsides, and market towns from Chepstow to Rhayader, shaped by limestone gorges, forest, farmland, and the course of the River Wye.

Anglesey Coast Path

Long-distance route

North Wales

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Anglesey Coast Path – Coastal Walking Around the Isle of Anglesey

Island coastal route following cliffs, dunes, beaches, and headlands around the Isle of Anglesey from Holyhead, circling coves, farmland, and small villages shaped by tides and open Irish Sea views.

Wales Coast Path

National Trail

South Wales

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Wales Coast Path – Coastal Walking Around the Welsh Shoreline

National coastal route following cliffs, beaches, estuaries, and seaside towns around the entire Welsh coastline from Chepstow to Queensferry, shaped by headlands, tidal rivers, and open sea views.

Glyndŵr’s Way

National Trail

Mid Wales

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Glyndŵr’s Way – Hill and Valley Walking in Mid Wales

Mid Wales National Trail following upland ridges, wooded valleys, and farmland tracks between Knighton and Welshpool, shaped by rolling hills, open moorland, and quiet rural settlements.

John Muir Way

Long-distance route

Central Scotland

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John Muir Way – Coast and Canal Walking Across Central Scotland

Central Scotland coast-to-coast route following canal towpaths, river paths, farmland tracks, and shoreline between Helensburgh and Dunbar, linking the Firth of Clyde to the North Sea.

Great Glen Way

Long-distance route

The Highlands

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Great Glen Way – Canal and Lochside Walking Across the Scottish Highlands

Highland route following canal towpaths, forest tracks, and loch shores from Fort William to Inverness, linking Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, and Loch Ness through the Great Glen fault line.

Copper Coast

Coastal path

Ireland’s South and East Coast

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Copper Coast – Coastal Walking in County Waterford

County Waterford coastal route following cliffs, coves, headlands, and small villages between Tramore and Dungarvan, shaped by folded rock formations, Atlantic weather, and exposed shoreline.

Burren Way

Long-distance route

West of Ireland

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Burren Way – Limestone Landscapes and Coastal Walking in County Clare

County Clare route following limestone pavement, green roads, farmland, and Atlantic shoreline from Lahinch to Corofin, shaped by karst landscapes, dry valleys, and quiet rural places.

Cleveland Way

National Trail

Yorkshire and the Humber

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Cleveland Way – Moorland Ridges and Clifftop Walking Above the North Sea

North Yorkshire route following heather moorland, escarpment edges, woodland paths, and rugged coastline from Helmsley to Filey, shaped by high ground, sea cliffs, and wide coastal views.

GR5 Briançon to Geneva

Long-distance route

The French Alps

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GR5 (Briançon to Geneva) – Walking the High Alps to the Swiss Border

High passes, balcony paths, and glacial valleys define the GR5 from Briançon to Geneva, linking the Mont Blanc region with Lake Geneva on a long-distance Alpine walking route.

GR5 Nice to Briançon

Long-distance route

The French Alps

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GR5 (Nice to Briançon) – Walking from the Mediterranean to the High Alps

Mountain passes, alpine valleys, and high ridgelines define the GR5 from Nice to Briançon, a long-distance walking route through Mercantour National Park and the southern French Alps.

Limestone Way

Long-distance route

The Midlands

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Limestone Way – Walking the White Backbone of the Peak District

Limestone dales, dry valleys, pasture, and villages line the Limestone Way from Castleton to Rocester across the White Peak of the Peak District.

St Edmund’s Way

Pilgrimage route

East of England

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St Edmund’s Way – Walking Suffolk’s Sacred Landscape

River valleys, medieval wool towns, abbey ruins, and woodland tracks link Manningtree to Brandon along St Edmund’s Way through the landscapes of Suffolk and the Brecks.

Causeway Coast Way

Regional trail

Causeway Coast

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Causeway Coast Way – Walking Northern Ireland’s Basalt Coast

Basalt cliffs, beaches, and headlands line the Causeway Coast Way from Ballycastle to Portstewart, passing the Giant’s Causeway and the north coast of County Antrim.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path

National Trail

West Wales

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Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Walking Wales’s Wild Western Edge

Clifftop paths, headlands, beaches, and harbours follow the Pembrokeshire coastline from St Dogmaels to Amroth through Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Snowdon Horseshoe

Mountain circuit

North Wales

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Snowdon Horseshoe – Walking a High Mountain Circuit in Eryri

Exposed ridges, rocky paths, and high summits form the Snowdon Horseshoe above Pen-y-Pass, circling Yr Wyddfa and the lakes of Llyn Llydaw and Glaslyn in Eryri.

Stour Valley Path

Long-distance route

East of England

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Stour Valley Path – Walking the River Through Constable Country

Riverside paths, meadows, mills, and historic villages follow the River Stour from Newmarket to Cattawade through the Dedham Vale and the landscapes of Constable Country.

West Highland Way

National Trail

The Highlands

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West Highland Way – Walking from Scotland’s Lowlands to the Highlands

Forest tracks, lochside paths, open moorland, and long mountain passes define the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, ending beneath Ben Nevis.

Wicklow Way

National Trail

Ireland’s South and East Coast

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Wicklow Way – Walking Ireland’s Garden Mountains

Forest tracks, glacial valleys, and quiet mountain passes shape the Wicklow Way, a long-distance walking route from Dublin through Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains to County Carlow.

Dingle Way

National Trail

West of Ireland

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Dingle Way – Walking the Atlantic Edge of Ireland

Atlantic headlands, mountain passes, and quiet villages shape the Dingle Way, a circular walking route around the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, linking coast, farmland, and upland landscapes on Ireland’s western edge.

Kerry Way

National Trail

West of Ireland

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Kerry Way – Walking Ireland’s Mountain and Lake Country

Mountains, lakes, and Atlantic coastline shape the Kerry Way in County Kerry, a 133-mile loop linking Killarney, valleys, and coastal villages on a waymarked trail.

Wessex Ridgeway

Long-distance route

South West England

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Wessex Ridgeway – Walking the High Ground of Ancient Wessex

Chalk ridges, hill forts, and open farmland define the Wessex Ridgeway across Wiltshire and Dorset, linking Marlborough and Lyme Regis on a long-distance walking route.

Saints’ Way

Pilgrimage route

South West England

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Saints’ Way – Walking Cornwall’s Inland Spine

Farmland, wooded valleys, and historic towns shape the Saints’ Way across Cornwall, linking Padstow and Fowey on a short coast-to-coast walking route.

Two Moors Way

Long-distance route

South West England

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Two Moors Way – Walking Between Dartmoor and Exmoor

Heather moorland, granite tors, and wooded valleys define the Two Moors Way across Devon, linking Exmoor and Dartmoor on a 117-mile inland walking route.

South West Coast Path (Dorset & Jurassic Coast Section)

National Trail

South West England

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South West Coast Path (Dorset & Jurassic Coast) – Walking Through Deep Time

Coastal walking route along the Jurassic Coast between Lyme Regis and Poole Harbour, linking fossil cliffs, chalk headlands, beaches, and historic harbours on England’s south coast.

South West Coast Path (South Devon Section)

National Trail

South West England

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South West Coast Path (South Devon) – Walking a Sheltered and Varied Coast

Sheltered bays, broad estuaries, and historic harbours define the South Devon section of the South West Coast Path, linking Plymouth and Exmouth along a varied coastal route.

South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor Section)

National Trail

South West England

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South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor) – Where Moorland Meets the Sea

Clifftop paths, open moorland, and wooded valleys define the Somerset and Exmoor section of the South West Coast Path, linking Minehead and Combe Martin along a rugged coastal route.

The South West Coast Path

National Trail

South West England

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South West Coast Path – Walking the Long Edge of England

Walk the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Poole Harbour, linking cliffs, beaches, harbours, and protected coastal landscapes on a 630-mile self-guided travel route.

Sussex Border Path

Long-distance route

South East England

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Sussex Border Path – Walking the Edge of the Weald

Walk the Sussex Border Path around the edges of Sussex, linking the South Downs, High Weald, woodland, villages, and coast on a long-distance self-guided travel route.

Pilgrims’ Way

Pilgrimage route

South East England

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Pilgrims’ Way – Walking an Ancient Route Across Southern England

Walk the Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury through the North Downs, linking historic towns, churches, and chalk landscapes on a long-distance self-guided travel route.

Downs Link

Long-distance route

South East England

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Downs Link – Walking Between Two Downs

Railway-line path between Guildford and Shoreham-by-Sea, linking riverside routes, Low Weald farmland, and the South Downs on a gentle walk between the North Downs Way and South Downs Way.

Vanguard Way

Long-distance route

South East England

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Vanguard Way – Walking from London to the South Coast

Countryside route from Croydon to Newhaven, linking Surrey Hills, High Weald woodland, farmland, villages, and the Sussex coast along a gentle southbound walking line.

1066 Country Walk

Long-distance route

South East England

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1066 Country Walk – Walking the Landscape of Conquest

Historic route across East Sussex from Pevensey to Rye, linking battlefields, abbeys, wooded ridges, marshland, and medieval towns through the landscapes of 1066.

Saxon Shore Way

Long-distance route

South East England

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Saxon Shore Way – Walking England’s Ancient Coastal Frontier

Saltmarsh estuaries, shingle beaches, white cliffs, and historic ports shape the Saxon Shore Way, following England’s ancient coastal frontier between Gravesend and Hastings along Kent and Sussex shores.

Greensand Way

Long-distance route

South East England

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Greensand Way – Southern England’s Greensand Ridge Walking Trail

Wooded hills, heathland commons, and quiet ridge paths across southern England, following the Greensand Ridge from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent.

England Coast Path (South East Sections)

National Trail

South East England

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England Coast Path (South East) – Walking the Shores of Southern England

Coastal walking route along England’s Channel shoreline, linking cliffs, beaches, estuaries, and historic towns between the Kent and Sussex coasts.

Ridgeway

National Trail

South East England

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The Ridgeway – Walking Britain’s Oldest Road

Historic ridge route across southern England from Avebury to Ivinghoe Beacon, following chalk downs, ancient trackways, wide views, and prehistoric landscapes along Britain’s oldest National Trail.

Thames Path

National Trail

South West England

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Thames Path – Walking England’s Great River

Riverside walking route following the River Thames from its source near Kemble to the Thames Barrier, linking meadows, market towns, countryside, and London along England’s most familiar river.

Thames Path (Cotswolds Section)

National Trail

South West England

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Thames Path (Cotswolds) – Walking the River from Its Source

Riverside walking trail following the young Thames from its source near Kemble to Oxford, linking meadows, stone villages, locks, and quiet countryside paths.

Thames Path (South East Section)

National Trail

South East England

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Thames Path (South East) – Following the River Through Countryside and Towns

Riverside walking route between Oxford and Hampton Court, following the River Thames through meadows, locks, market towns, and quiet countryside in southern England.

North Downs Way

National Trail

South East England

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North Downs Way – Following England’s Chalk Ridge

Chalk ridge walking route from Farnham to Dover, linking Surrey and Kent downs, woodland escarpments, villages, and the White Cliffs through rolling countryside.

Coast to Coast Path – Lake District Section

Long-distance route

North West England

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Coast to Coast Path (Lake District) – Crossing England’s Highest Ground

Mountain walking route from St Bees to Shap, crossing the Lake District through high passes, deep valleys, lakes, and remote fell country.

Weavers’ Way

Long-distance route

East of England

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Weavers’ Way – Walking Norfolk’s Hidden Inland Landscapes

Inland walking route through Norfolk linking river valleys, wetlands, farmland, and Broads villages between Cromer and Great Yarmouth.

Suffolk Coast Path

Long-distance route

East of England

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Suffolk Coast Path – Walking a Shifting Edge of Land and Sea

Low-lying coastal trail along Suffolk’s shifting shoreline, linking estuaries, shingle beaches, marshes, and small seaside towns between Felixstowe and Lowestoft. A gentle long-distance walk shaped by tide, light, and open East Anglian skies.

Thames Path (London Section)

National Trail

London

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Thames Path (London) – Walking the River Through the Capital

Riverside walking trail following the Thames through London, linking bridges, parks, working riverfronts, and quieter green stretches between the Thames Barrier and Hampton Court. An easy long-distance route shaped by water, history, and the slow rhythm of the river.

Pennine Way

National Trail

The Midlands

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Pennine Way – Walking the Spine of England

High moorland trail following England’s upland spine, linking gritstone edges, limestone valleys, and remote hills between Edale and Kirk Yetholm. A demanding long-distance walk shaped by exposure, weather, and distance.

Coast to Coast Path

National Trail

North West England

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Coast to Coast Path – Crossing England from Sea to Sea

Cross-country walking route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, linking the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and North York Moors through mountains and moorland.

Norfolk Coast Path

National Trail

East of England

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Norfolk Coast Path – Walking the Edge of Land and Sea

North Sea coastal route following saltmarsh, dunes, beaches, and quiet clifftops from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, shaped by tides, wildlife, and wide horizons.

Peddars Way

National Trail

East of England

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Peddars Way – First Long-Distance Walk Through Norfolk

Gentle long-distance walking trail across Norfolk, following an ancient Roman road through peaceful countryside, woodlands, and heathland. An ideal first multi-day walk.