A costal town with cobbled street leading to the sea.

Local Stays Along National Trails and National Landscapes

Independent places to stay connected to long-distance routes, protected landscapes, and the towns and countryside shaped by them.

Trail Stay

North West England | Cumbria | St Bees

Coast to Coast Path | National Trail

Stone House Farm

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Stone House Farm, St Bees – Guesthouse Near the Coast to Coast Path

Guesthouse in St Bees, Cumbria, close to the start of the Coast to Coast Path, with easy access to the Irish Sea cliffs, village centre, and early fell routes as walkers begin their crossing of northern England.

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Trail Stay

EAST OF ENGLAND | NORFOLK | RINGSTEAD

NORFOLK COAST NATIONAL LANDSCAPE | PEDDARS WAY / NORFOLK COAST PATH

The Gin Trap Inn

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The Gin Trap Inn, Ringstead – Inn Near the Peddars Way

Village pub and inn in Ringstead, West Norfolk, close to the Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path, offering rooms and food for walkers on this final inland section of the route.

Listed under our Fair Travel policy (commission-free)

National Park Stay

North Wales | Gwynedd | Blaenau Ffestiniog

ERYRI (SNOWDONIA) NATIONAL PARK

Plas Weunydd Hotel

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Plas Weunydd Hotel, Blaenau Ffestiniog – Stay in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

Historic hotel in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, set within the slate landscapes of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, offering a comfortable base for walkers exploring North Wales’s mountain and industrial heritage routes.

Listed under our Fair Travel policy (commission-free)

Trail Stay

East of England | Norfolk | Great Cressingham

Peddars Way | NATIONAL TRAIL

The Olde Windmill Inn

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The Olde Windmill Inn, Great Cressingham – Inn Near the Peddars Way

Village pub and inn in Great Cressingham, Norfolk, close to the Peddars Way, offering rooms and food for walkers exploring this inland section of the route.

Listed under our Fair Travel policy (commission-free)

Trail Stay

East of England | Norfolk | Great Massingham

Peddars Way | National Trail

The Dabbling Duck

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The Dabbling Duck, Great Massingham – Inn Near the Peddars Way

Close to the Peddars Way, this village pub and inn in Great Massingham, West Norfolk offers rooms and food for walkers exploring inland Norfolk.

Listed under our Fair Travel policy (commission-free)

NATIONAL PARK & TRAIL STAY

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND | SOMERSET | MINEHEAD

SOUTH WEST COAST PATH | EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK

The Old Ship Aground, Minehead

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The Old Ship Aground, Minehead – South West Coast Path Stay | Self Guided Travel

Stay at The Old Ship Aground in Minehead, the official start of the South West Coast Path. A harbour-side inn for coastal and Exmoor walking holidays.

Listed under our Fair Travel policy (commission-free)

NATIONAL LANDSCAPE & TRAIL STAY

EAST OF ENGLAND | ESSEX | DEDHAM

DEDHAM VALE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE | STOUR VALLEY PATH / ST EDMUND’S WAY

The Sun Inn, Dedham

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The Sun Inn, Dedham – Stour Valley Path Stay | Self Guided Travel

A traditional village inn in the heart of Dedham Vale, The Sun Inn offers comfortable rooms, classic pub hospitality, and a welcoming base for walking holidays along the Stour Valley Path and through Constable Country.

Listed under our Fair Travel policy (commission-free)

NATIONAL PARK & LONG-DISTANCE TRAIL STAY

FRENCH ALPS | HAUTE TINÉE | ROURE

GR5 | MERCANTOUR NATIONAL PARK

Refuge de Longon

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Refuge de Longon – GR5, Mercantour National Park | Self Guided Travel

A remote mountain refuge on the GR5 in Mercantour National Park, offering simple accommodation for walkers tackling long-distance Alpine routes.

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NATIONAL LANDSCAPE & TRAIL STAY

EAST OF ENGLAND | SUFFOLK | DUNWICH

SUFFOLK COAST PATH | SUFFOLK COAST & HEATHS NATIONAL LANDSCAPE

The Ship at Dunwich

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The Ship at Dunwich – Suffolk Coast Path Stay | Self Guided Travel

Coastal paths, shingle shores & open heathland frame Dunwich — The Ship offers a classic seaside inn stay with sea views, pub dining & direct access to the Suffolk Coast Path.

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NATIONAL LANDSCAPE STAY

NORTHERN IRELAND | COUNTY ANTRIM | BUSHMILLS

CAUSEWAY COAST NATIONAL LANDSCAPE (AONB)

Causeway Lodge

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Causeway Lodge – Causeway Coast Stay | Self Guided Travel

Basalt cliffs, coastal paths & open headlands define the Causeway Coast — Causeway Lodge is a high-quality, family-run stay for walking holidays near the Giant’s Causeway and Causeway Coast Way.

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NATIONAL LANDSCAPE STAY

NORTHERN IRELAND | COUNTY DOWN | KILKEEL

MOURNE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL LANDSCAPE (AONB)

Mourne Country House

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Mourne Country House – Mourne Mountains Stay | Self Guided Travel

Granite peaks, mountain paths & sweeping views shape the Mourne Mountains — Mourne Country House offers a welcoming, family-run base for self-guided walking holidays in Northern Ireland’s upland heart.

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National Landscape & Trail Stay

East of England | Suffolk | Stoke-by-Nayland

Dedham Vale National Landscape | Stour Valley Path / St Edmund’s Way

The Crown Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland

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The Crown Inn – Dedham Vale National Landscape Stay | Self Guided Travel

Rolling farmland, riverside meadows & Constable Country walks define Dedham Vale — The Crown Inn offers a boutique country stay with stylish rooms, acclaimed dining & gentle walking routes on the doorstep.

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NATIONAL PARK & LONG-DISTANCE TRAIL STAY

FRENCH ALPS | HAUTE UBAYE | MALJASSET

GR5 | VIA ALPINA | MERCANTOUR NATIONAL PARK (EDGE)

Chalet de Maljasset du Club Alpin Français

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Chalet de Maljasset – GR5, Haute Ubaye | Self Guided Travel

A high-altitude Alpine chalet at the head of the Ubaye Valley, offering simple accommodation for walkers and hikers travelling the GR5, Via Alpina, and Tour de l’Ubaye.

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