View across Lochaber towards Ben Nevis and Fort William, Scotland’s Outdoor Capital, with reflections on calm water under clear skies.

Local Areas

Local areas organised around national landscapes, walking routes, and countryside destinations.

País Vasco

Norte de España y costa atlántica

España

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País Vasco — Costa atlántica, colinas verdes y paisajes marítimos

Verdes colinas, estuarios y ciudades marítimas dan forma al País Vasco, donde el Camino del Norte y la Ruta del Vino y el Pescado GR® 38 conectan los valles del interior con la costa atlántica.

Worcestershire

The Midlands

England

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Worcestershire – River Valleys, Hills, and Orchard Country

River meadows, low hills, and orchard farmland shape Worcestershire, where walking routes cross the Malvern Hills National Landscape and follow the Worcestershire Way and Severn Way between market towns and quiet countryside.

Outer Hebrides

The Islands

Scotland

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Outer Hebrides – Atlantic Islands, Machair, and Open Moorland

Machair, peat moorland, and Atlantic coastline shape the Outer Hebrides, where walking routes follow the Hebridean Way between Lewis, Harris, and the Uists through beaches, crofting townships, and open island ground.

Monmouthshire

Wye Valley & The Borders

Wales

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Monmouthshire – River Valleys, Border Hills, and Estuary Coast

River valleys, wooded hills, and estuary shoreline shape Monmouthshire, where walking routes cross the Wye Valley National Landscape and Brecon Beacons National Park and follow Offa’s Dyke Path, the Wye Valley Walk, and the Wales Coast Path between Abergavenny, Monmouth, Chepstow, Usk, and Caldicot.

Herefordshire

The Midlands

England

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Herefordshire – Rolling Hills, River Valleys, and Border Country

Rolling hills and river valleys shape Herefordshire, where walking routes cross the Wye Valley National Landscape and follow Offa’s Dyke Path, the Wye Valley Walk, and Mortimer Trail between Hereford, Hay-on-Wye, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, and Leominster.

Mont Blanc & the Upper Arve

The French Alps

France

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Mont Blanc & the Upper Arve – High Alpine Glaciers, Valleys, and Mountain Passes

Glaciated peaks and steep valleys shape Mont Blanc and the Upper Arve, where walking routes cross the Mont Blanc Massif and follow the Tour du Mont Blanc and Haute Route between Chamonix, Argentière, Les Houches, Servoz, and Vallorcine.

Briançon & the Upper Durance

The French Alps

France

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Briançon & the Upper Durance – High Alps, Broad Valleys, and Mountain Passes

High Alpine peaks and broad river valleys shape Briançon and the Upper Durance, where walking routes cross Écrins National Park, pass the Vauban fortifications at Briançon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and follow the GR5 and GR50 between Briançon, Montgenèvre, L’Argentière-la-Bessée, and Saint-Crépin.

Tinée Valley

The French Alps

France

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Tinée Valley – High Alps, Deep Gorges, and Mountain Passes

Steep Alpine terrain and deep river gorges shape the Tinée Valley, where walking routes cross Mercantour National Park and follow the GR5 and high-pass paths between Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Isola, Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, and the upper Tinée.

Ubaye Valley

The French Alps

France

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Ubaye Valley – High Alps, Mountain Passes, and Upper River Valleys

High Alpine peaks and steep valleys shape the Ubaye Valley, where walking routes cross the Mercantour National Park and follow the GR5 and GR56 between Barcelonnette, Jausiers, Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, Larche, and Le Lauzet-Ubaye across high passes and mountain terrain.

West Yorkshire

Yorkshire and the Humber

England

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West Yorkshire – Pennine Hills, Valleys, and Urban Green Corridors

Pennine uplands, wooded valleys, and industrial-era settlements shape West Yorkshire, where walking routes cross the South Pennines National Landscape and pass the Saltaire UNESCO World Heritage Site, following the Pennine Way, Calderdale Way, and canal paths between Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, and Hebden Bridge.

Tower Hamlets

London

England

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Tower Hamlets – Thames Riverside, Canals, and Urban Green Space

Riverside paths, historic docks, and canal corridors shape Tower Hamlets, where walking routes follow the Thames Path and canal-side routes between Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Wapping, Bethnal Green, and the eastern edge of the City of London.

Deeside

The Highlands

Scotland

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Deeside – River Valley, Highland Slopes, and Forest

River valley, forest, and Highland foothills shape Deeside, where walking routes cross the Cairngorms National Park and follow the Deeside Way and River Dee paths between Ballater, Braemar, Banchory, Aboyne, and surrounding glens.

Lincolnshire

The Midlands

England

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Lincolnshire – Wolds, Fens, and Open Coast

Chalk hills, reclaimed fenland, and North Sea coastline shape Lincolnshire, where walking routes cross the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape and follow the Viking Way and coastal paths between Lincoln, Louth, Market Rasen, Skegness, Boston, and Stamford.

Badenoch & Strathspey

The Highlands

Scotland

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Badenoch & Strathspey – Mountain Plateaux, River Valleys, and Forest

High plateaux, river valleys, and forest shape Badenoch & Strathspey, where walking routes cross the Cairngorms National Park and follow the Speyside Way, Badenoch Way, and river paths between Aviemore, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Grantown-on-Spey, and surrounding glens.

Wester Ross

The Highlands

Scotland

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Wester Ross – Torridon Mountains, Sea Lochs, and Remote Moorland

Mountain massifs and sea lochs shape Wester Ross, where walking routes cross the North West Highlands UNESCO Global Geopark and follow the Cape Wrath Trail, Affric Kintail Way, and coastal and estate paths between Ullapool, Gairloch, Torridon, Poolewe, and Kinlochewe.

Inverness-shire

The Highlands

Scotland

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Inverness-shire – Mountains, Glens, and Long Lochs

Mountain ranges, deep glens, and long freshwater lochs shape Inverness-shire, where walking routes cross the Cairngorms National Park and follow the Great Glen Way, West Highland Way, and Affric Kintail Way between Fort William, Inverness, Aviemore, Kingussie, and Drumnadrochit.

County Tyrone

Fermanagh Lakelands

Northern Ireland

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County Tyrone – Low Mountains, Broad Valleys, and Upland Moorland

Low mountains and broad valleys shape County Tyrone, where walking routes cross The Sperrins National Landscape and follow the Ulster Way and local upland paths between Omagh, Cookstown, Strabane, Dungannon, and rural hinterland.

County Fermanagh

Fermanagh Lakelands

Northern Ireland

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County Fermanagh – Lakes, Limestone Hills, and Border Uplands

Interlinked lakes, limestone hills, and quiet border uplands shape County Fermanagh, where walking routes cross the Fermanagh Lakelands and the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark and follow the Ulster Way between Enniskillen, Belleek, Florencecourt, Derrygonnelly, and Lower Lough Erne.

County Armagh

Mourne Mountains

Northern Ireland

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County Armagh – Drumlin Hills, Orchards, and Lough Shores

Drumlin farmland, wooded hills, and lough shoreline shape County Armagh, where walking routes cross the Ring of Gullion National Landscape and follow sections of the Ulster Way between Armagh, Markethill, Crossmaglen, Forkhill, and Lough Neagh.

County Down

Mourne Mountains

Northern Ireland

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County Down – Mountains, Lough Shores, and Coastal Headlands

Granite mountains, sheltered loughs, and rocky coastline shape County Down, where walking routes cross the Mourne Mountains National Landscape and follow the Ulster Way between Newcastle, Rostrevor, Kilkeel, Strangford, and Bangor.

County Londonderry

Causeway Coast

Northern Ireland

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County Londonderry – Cliffs, Beaches, and River Valleys

Clifftop coastline, long beaches, and broad river valleys shape County Londonderry, where walking routes follow the Causeway Coast Way and Ulster Way between Derry, Castlerock, Downhill, Limavady, and the Roe Valley.

County Antrim

Causeway Coast

Northern Ireland

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County Antrim – Basalt Coast, Glens, and Upland Plateau

Basalt cliffs, sheltered glens, and upland plateau shape County Antrim, where walking routes cross the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO site and follow the Causeway Coast Way and Ulster Way between Ballycastle, Cushendall, Cushendun, Larne, and Portrush.

Powys

Mid Wales

Wales

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Powys – Mountains, Moorland, and Broad Valleys

Mountain ranges, open moorland, and wide river valleys shape Powys, where walking routes cross Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and follow Offa’s Dyke Path, Glyndŵr’s Way, and the Wye Valley Walk between Brecon, Hay-on-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown, and Machynlleth.

Pembrokeshire

West Wales

Wales

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Pembrokeshire – Cliffs, Beaches, and Coastal Headlands

Sea cliffs, sandy bays, and low rolling farmland shape Pembrokeshire, where walking routes cross Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and follow the Pembrokeshire Coast Path between St Davids, Fishguard, Newport, Cardigan, Tenby, and Saundersfoot.

Lochaber

The Highlands

Scotland

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Lochaber – Mountains, Glens, and Sea Lochs

High mountains, deep glens, and sea lochs shape Lochaber, where walking routes cross Ben Nevis and Glen Coe and follow the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way between Fort William, Glencoe, Kinlochleven, Spean Bridge, and Corpach.

County Waterford

Ireland’s South and East Coast

Ireland

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County Waterford – Coastline, Mountains, and River Valleys

Atlantic coastline, rounded mountains, and broad river valleys shape County Waterford, where walking routes cross the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark and follow the Waterford Greenway and Comeragh Mountain paths between Waterford City, Tramore, Dungarvan, Ardmore, and Lismore.

County Cork

West of Ireland

Ireland

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County Cork – Coastlines, Peninsulas, and Rolling Hills

Indented Atlantic coastline, long peninsulas, and low hills shape County Cork, where walking routes follow the Sheep’s Head Way, Beara Way, and coastal paths between Cork City, Kinsale, Clonakilty, Bantry, Skibbereen, and Glengarriff.

County Mayo

West of Ireland

Ireland

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County Mayo – Mountains, Bogs, and Atlantic Coast

Mountain ranges, blanket bog, and Atlantic coastline shape County Mayo, where walking routes cross Ballycroy National Park and follow the Western Way and Bangor Trail between Westport, Newport, Bangor Erris, Belmullet, and Louisburgh.

County Donegal

West of Ireland

Ireland

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County Donegal – Mountains, Sea Cliffs, and Atlantic Peninsulas

Granite mountains, Atlantic headlands, and long peninsulas shape County Donegal, where walking routes cross Glenveagh National Park and follow the Ulster Way and coastal paths between Letterkenny, Dunfanaghy, Glencolmcille, Ardara, and Buncrana.

County Clare

West of Ireland

Ireland

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County Clare – Limestone Plateau, Atlantic Cliffs, and Open Atlantic Coast

Limestone pavement, Atlantic cliffs, and open farmland shape County Clare, where walking routes cross Burren National Park and the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark and follow the Burren Way and Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk between Ennis, Doolin, Lisdoonvarna, Kilfenora, and Kilrush.

County Wicklow

Ireland’s South and East Coast

Ireland

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County Wicklow – Mountains, Valleys, and Upland Lakes

Granite mountains and wooded valleys shape County Wicklow, where walking routes cross Wicklow Mountains National Park and follow the Wicklow Way between Bray, Enniskerry, Glendalough, Laragh, and Tinahely.

County Kerry

West of Ireland

Ireland

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County Kerry – Mountains, Atlantic Coast, and Long Peninsulas

Mountain ranges, Atlantic coastline, and long peninsulas shape County Kerry, where walking routes cross Killarney National Park and the Skellig Michael UNESCO site and follow the Kerry Way, Dingle Way, and Beara Way between Killarney, Tralee, Dingle, Kenmare, and Cahersiveen.

Bristol

South West England

England

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Bristol – River Gorge, Harbourside, and Rolling Hills

River valleys and wooded hills shape Bristol, where walking routes follow the Avon Gorge, River Avon Trail, Frome Valley Walkway, and paths linking the city to the Cotswolds National Landscape between Clifton, the Harbourside, Stoke Bishop, and Keynsham.

Wiltshire

South West England

England

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Wiltshire – Chalk Downs, Open Plain, and Ancient Landscapes

Chalk downs and open plateau ground shape Wiltshire, where walking routes cross the Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites UNESCO World Heritage Site and follow the Ridgeway and Wessex Ridgeway between Salisbury, Marlborough, Devizes, Bradford-on-Avon, and Swindon.

Dorset

South West England

England

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Dorset – Chalk Hills, Heathland, and Jurassic Coast Cliffs

Chalk ridges, heathland, and a varied coastline shape Dorset, where walking routes cross the Dorset National Landscape and follow the South West Coast Path, Wessex Ridgeway, and Stour Valley Way between Lyme Regis, Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham, and Swanage.

Somerset

South West England

England

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Somerset – Moorland, Mendip Hills, and Coastal Levels

Limestone hills, open moorland, and tidal flats shape Somerset, where walking routes cross Exmoor National Park and the Mendip Hills National Landscape and follow the South West Coast Path, West Mendip Way, and River Parrett Trail between Minehead, Porlock, Wells, Glastonbury, and Bridgwater.

Devon

South West England

England

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Devon – Moorland, River Valleys, and Rugged Coastline

Open moorland, wooded valleys, and a long Atlantic and Channel coastline shape Devon, where walking routes cross Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks and follow the South West Coast Path, Two Moors Way, and Tarka Trail between Exeter, Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Plymouth, and Salcombe.

Hampshire

South East England

England

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Hampshire – Chalk Downs, Heathland, and Open Coast

Chalk ridges, forest heathland, and a varied coastline shape Hampshire, where walking routes cross the South Downs National Park and New Forest National Park and follow the South Downs Way, Solent Way, and Test Way between Winchester, Petersfield, Southampton, Lymington, and Portsmouth.

Buckinghamshire

South East England

England

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Buckinghamshire – Chalk Hills, Woodland, and River Valleys

Chalk escarpments, beech woodland, and broad river valleys shape Buckinghamshire, where walking routes cross the Chilterns National Landscape and follow the Ridgeway, Thames Path, and South Bucks Way between High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Marlow, Wendover, and Buckingham.

Berkshire

South East England

England

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Berkshire – River Meadows, Chalk Downs, and Wooded Hills

Broad river valleys, chalk hills, and parkland shape Berkshire, where walking routes follow the Thames Path and cross the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and the Ridgeway between Windsor, Reading, Newbury, Hungerford, and Lambourn.

Oxfordshire

South East England

England

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Oxfordshire – Chalk Hills, River Valleys, and Rolling Farmland

Chalk downland, wooded hills, and broad river valleys shape Oxfordshire, where walking routes cross the Chilterns National Landscape and follow the Thames Path, Ridgeway, and Oxfordshire Way between Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Thame, Wallingford, and Banbury.

Isle of Wight

South East England

England

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Isle of Wight – Coastal Cliffs, Downs, and Open Headland

Chalk downs, sea cliffs, and coastal farmland shape the Isle of Wight, where walking routes cross the Isle of Wight National Landscape and follow the Isle of Wight Coastal Path, Tennyson Trail, and Yar River Trail between Ryde, Cowes, Newport, Yarmouth, and Ventnor.

Surrey

South East England

England

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Surrey – Chalk Downs, Heathland, and Wooded Hills

Chalk ridges, sandy heathland, and wooded valleys shape Surrey, where walking routes cross the Surrey Hills National Landscape and follow the North Downs Way, Greensand Way, and Downs Link between Guildford, Dorking, Farnham, Reigate, and Haslemere.

Kent

South East England

England

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Kent – Chalk Downs, Coastal Cliffs, and Wealden Woodland

Chalk hills, wooded countryside, and an indented coastline shape Kent, where walking routes cross the Kent Downs National Landscape and follow the North Downs Way, England Coast Path, and Saxon Shore Way between Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Whitstable, and Sevenoaks.

West Sussex

South East England

England

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West Sussex – Chalk Downs, Woodland Weald, and Open Coast

Chalk hills, wooded lowland, and open shoreline shape West Sussex, where walking routes cross the South Downs National Park and follow the South Downs Way, Monarch’s Way, and the England Coast Path between Chichester, Arundel, Midhurst, Petworth, and Worthing.

Denbighshire

North Wales

Wales

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Denbighshire – Clwydian Hills, River Valleys, and North Wales Coast

Rolling hills, heather moorland, and coastal plain shape Denbighshire, where walking routes cross the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape and follow Offa’s Dyke Path and the Wales Coast Path between Llangollen, Ruthin, Denbigh, Prestatyn, and Rhyl.

Gwynedd

North Wales

Wales

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Gwynedd – Mountains, Coastline, and Upland Valleys

Mountain ridges, glacial valleys, and coastal paths shape Gwynedd, where walking routes cross Eryri National Park and follow the Wales Coast Path, Cambrian Way, and Snowdonia Slate Trail between Caernarfon, Beddgelert, Dolgellau, Porthmadog, and Pwllheli.

Norfolk Broads

East of England

England

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Norfolk Broads – Rivers, Reedbeds, and Open Wetland

Flat marshland, reedbeds, and navigable rivers shape the Norfolk Broads, where walking routes cross The Broads National Park and follow Wherryman’s Way, Angles Way, and riverside floodbanks between Norwich, Acle, Wroxham, and Great Yarmouth.

Suffolk Broads

East of England

England

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Suffolk Broads – Rivers, Marshland, and Open Wetland

Flat marshland, reedbeds, and slow-moving rivers shape the Suffolk Broads, where walking routes cross The Broads National Park and follow Angles Way and riverside floodbanks between Beccles, Bungay, Oulton Broad, and Lowestoft.

Gloucestershire

South West England

England

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Gloucestershire – Limestone Hills, River Valleys, and Beech Woodland

Rolling limestone hills, wooded escarpments, and broad river valleys shape Gloucestershire, where walking routes cross the Cotswolds National Landscape and follow the Cotswold Way, Severn Way, and Winchcombe Way between Cheltenham, Stroud, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, and Gloucester.

Norfolk Coast

East of England

England

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Norfolk Coast – Saltmarsh, Sand Dunes, and Big-Sky Shoreline

Saltmarsh, dunes, and open shoreline shape the Norfolk Coast, where walking routes follow the Norfolk Coast National Landscape and the Norfolk Coast Path between Hunstanton, Wells-next-the-Sea, Blakeney, Cromer, and Sheringham.

Richmond upon Thames

London

England

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Richmond upon Thames – Riverside Paths, Royal Parkland, and Woodland Trails

Riverside paths, royal parkland, and wooded commons shape Richmond upon Thames, where walking routes follow the Thames Path and connect Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Twickenham, and Teddington along level ground beside the River Thames.

Derbyshire

The Midlands

England

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Derbyshire – Limestone Dales, Gritstone Edges, and Upland Moorland

Limestone dales, gritstone uplands, and open moorland shape Derbyshire, where walking routes cross the Peak District National Park and follow the Pennine Way, Limestone Way, Monsal Trail, and High Peak Trail between Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock, and Castleton.

Northumberland

North East England

England

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Northumberland – Coast Paths, Castles, and Border Hills Walking

Beaches, dunes, and remote hills shape Northumberland, where walking routes cross Northumberland National Park, the Northumberland Coast National Landscape, and follow Hadrian’s Wall Path and the Northumberland Coast Path between Berwick, Alnwick, and Hexham.

East Sussex

South East England

England

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East Sussex – Chalk Cliffs, Downs, and Wealden Walking

Chalk downs, wooded ridges, and dramatic coast shape East Sussex, where walking routes follow the South Downs National Park, the High Weald National Landscape, and the South Downs Way between Eastbourne, Lewes, Rye, and Hastings.

Cornwall

South West England

England

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Cornwall – Clifftop Coast Paths, Moorland, and Atlantic Walking

Atlantic cliffs, sandy bays, and open moorland shape Cornwall, where walking routes follow the Cornwall National Landscape, the Tamar Valley National Landscape, the South West Coast Path, and Bodmin Moor between St Ives, Penzance, Newquay, Falmouth, and Bude.

Cheshire

North West England

England

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Cheshire – Sandstone Ridge, Canal Towpaths, and Rural Plain Walking

Rolling farmland, wooded ridges, and canal corridors shape Cheshire, where walking routes follow the Peak District National Park edge, the Sandstone Trail, Gritstone Trail, and Cheshire Ring canals between Chester, Macclesfield, Nantwich, and Northwich.

Merseyside

North West England

England

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Merseyside – Coast Paths, Estuaries, and Waterfront Walking

Sand dunes, tidal estuaries, and urban waterfronts shape Merseyside, where walking routes follow the England Coast Path, the Mersey waterfront, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Liverpool, Southport, Formby, and the Wirral.

Greater Manchester

North West England

England

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Greater Manchester – Canals, River Valleys, and Pennine Edge Walking

Canal towpaths, river valleys, and Pennine foothills shape Greater Manchester, where walking routes follow the Pennine Bridleway, Rochdale Canal, and Bridgewater Canal between Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Oldham, and Stockport.

Lancashire

North West England

England

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Lancashire – Coast, Moorland, and Rolling Countryside

Sand dunes, open moorland, and low hills shape Lancashire, where walking routes follow the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, the Ribble Way, and the Lancashire Coastal Way between Lancaster, Clitheroe, Lytham, and Morecambe.

Cumbria

North West England

England

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Cumbria – Mountains, Lakes, and Open Fell Country

Mountain ranges, glacial lakes, and open fells shape Cumbria, where walking routes follow the Lake District National Park, the Cumbria Way, Coast to Coast Path, and Pennine Way between Keswick, Ambleside, Windermere, and Carlisle.

Bedfordshire

East of England

England

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Bedfordshire – Chalk Downs, Greensand Ridge, and Woodland Walks

Chalk hills, the Greensand Ridge, and mixed woodland shape Bedfordshire, where walking routes follow the Chilterns National Landscape, the Greensand Ridge Walk, and the Icknield Way between market towns and quiet countryside.

Hertfordshire

East of England

England

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Hertfordshire – Chalk Hills, Woodland, and River Valleys

Rolling chalk hills, woodland, and river valleys shape Hertfordshire, where walking routes follow the Chilterns, Lea Valley, and quiet countryside between historic towns, commons, and long-distance paths.

Essex

East of England

England

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Essex – Estuaries, Marsh Coast, and Open Farmland

Tidal estuaries, saltmarsh, and open farmland shape Essex, where walking routes follow seawalls, river paths, and quiet countryside between coastal towns, nature reserves, and long-distance trails.

Cambridgeshire

East of England

England

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Cambridgeshire – Fens, Rivers, and Wide Open Skies

Flat fenland, rivers, and open farmland shape Cambridgeshire, where quiet walking routes follow the Ouse, Cam, and Nene between historic towns, nature reserves, and long-distance paths.

Suffolk

East of England

England

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Suffolk – Heathland Coast, Estuaries, and Quiet Horizons

Heathland, estuaries, and shingle shoreline shape Suffolk’s coast, where the Suffolk Coast Path links quiet villages, nature reserves, and gentle walking routes between river and sea.

Norfolk

East of England

England

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Norfolk – Saltmarsh Coast, Heathland, and Wide Skies

A low-lying county of big skies, tidal marsh, heath, and open shoreline, where the Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way link coastal villages, quiet countryside, and long, uninterrupted walking routes.

Isle of Anglesey

North Wales

Wales

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Isle of Anglesey – Clifftop Coast, Sandy Bays, and Open Island Landscapes

A complete coastal circuit, low farmland, and tidal estuaries shape the Isle of Anglesey, where the Anglesey Coast Path links headlands, beaches, and small harbours around one of Wales’s most accessible island landscapes.

County Galway

West of Ireland

Ireland

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County Galway – Mountains, Bogs, and Atlantic Coastline

Mountain ranges, blanket bog, and Atlantic shoreline shape County Galway, where walking routes cross Connemara National Park and follow the Western Way and coastal paths between Galway City, Clifden, Leenane, Oughterard, and Roundstone.

North Yorkshire

Yorkshire and the Humber

England

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North Yorkshire – Moors, Dales, and Coast Walking

Heather moorland, limestone dales, and dramatic coastline shape North Yorkshire, where walking routes cross the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks and follow the Cleveland Way, Coast to Coast Path, and Pennine Way between Whitby, Scarborough, Richmond, and Harrogate.