Woman standing on a mountain summit overlooking lakes and rolling hills in Central Scotland

Follow National Trails & Routes.

From famous long-distance paths to hidden countryside routes, follow trails shaped for walking holidays, outdoor adventures, and cultural discovery.

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Holy Innocents Church at Lamarsh, a round-tower church overlooking the Stour Valley Path in Suffolk, surrounded by trees and meadows within the Dedham Vale National Landscape.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the Stour Valley Path

Follow the Stour Valley Path through Suffolk and Essex — from Newmarket to Flatford and Manningtree. Discover riverside walking holidays, historic villages, and Constable Country within the Dedham Vale National Landscape.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > west-highland-way
Three hikers walk along the West Highland Way in Scotland on a sunny day, passing a train line and green hills near Tyndrum beneath a bright blue sky.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the West Highland Way

Walk Scotland’s iconic West Highland Way — from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis. A 96-mile journey through moors, glens, and classic Highland landscapes.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > wicklow-way
Aerial view of Glendalough Valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, showing the twin lakes surrounded by forested hills and the early medieval monastic site with its round tower — a highlight along the Wicklow Way walking trail.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the Wicklow Way

Discover the Wicklow Way — Ireland’s oldest long-distance walking trail, stretching from Dublin to Clonegal through mountains, forests, and the monastic valley of Glendalough. Explore peaceful paths, local hospitality, and unforgettable self-guided walking holidays in the heart of Ireland’s Garden County.

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A hiker walking along the grassy slopes of Mount Brandon on the Dingle Peninsula, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and rugged headlands in the distance.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the Dingle Way

Discover the Dingle Way, a 111-mile walking trail around County Kerry’s peninsula. Explore Atlantic cliffs, sandy beaches, Gaelic villages, and Mount Brandon for an unforgettable walking holiday in Ireland.

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Scenic view of the Gap of Dunloe in Killarney, County Kerry, with a stone bridge, winding mountain road, green hillsides, and a small lake under a bright blue sky with clouds.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the Kerry Way

The Kerry Way is Ireland’s longest waymarked trail, circling the Iveragh Peninsula through Killarney National Park, Atlantic headlands, mountain passes, and coastal villages. Explore Ireland’s southwest on one of its most iconic walking holidays.

Long-distance Route
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Cherhill White Horse carved into the chalk downs near Calne, Wiltshire, along the Wessex Ridgeway walking trail.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the Wessex Ridgeway

Walk the Wessex Ridgeway, an 87-mile route from Marlborough to Lyme Regis. Explore chalk downs, white horse hill figures, Iron Age hill forts, and the Jurassic Coast on this classic South West walking holiday.

Pilgrimage Route
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Wide sandy estuary at low tide near Padstow, Cornwall, marking the starting point of the Saints’ Way walking trail.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the Saints’ Way

Walk the Saints’ Way from Padstow to Fowey on a 30-mile coast-to-coast trail in Cornwall. Discover pilgrimage heritage, Helman Tor, Lostwithiel, and the Fowey estuary on this 2–3 day walking holiday.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > two-moors-way
Autumn colours over Countisbury Hill and Watersmeet Valley in Exmoor National Park, at the start of the Two Moors Way in North Devon.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the Two Moors Way

Walk the Two Moors Way from Exmoor to Dartmoor on a 117-mile coast-to-coast walking holiday. Discover moorland ridges, rolling countryside, rivers, and historic Devon towns before finishing in Plymouth.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-west-coast-path-dorset-jurassic-coast-section
Girl in blue hoodie and with the black backpack looks on the Lulworth Cove, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, UK
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the South West Coast Path (Dorset & Jurassic Coast Section)

Walk the Dorset section of the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Poole Harbour. Explore the Jurassic Coast UNESCO World Heritage Site with Durdle Door, Chesil Beach, Lyme Regis, and Old Harry Rocks on a 95-mile coastal walking holiday.

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View over Start Bay and Slapton Sands on the South West Coast Path in South Devon, with rolling farmland, sandy beach, and sea cliffs.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the South West Coast Path (South Devon Section)

Discover the South Devon section of the South West Coast Path from Plymouth to Exmouth. Explore ferry crossings, Salcombe and Dartmouth harbours, Torbay resorts, and the start of the Jurassic Coast on this 120-mile walking holiday.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-west-coast-path-north-devon-section
Steep cliffs with flowers growing amongst the rocks, Lynton, North Devon near the Valley of the Rocks
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the South West Coast Path (North Devon Section)

Discover the North Devon section of the South West Coast Path, with rugged cliffs, sandy surfing beaches, and harbour villages like Clovelly. Perfect for walking holidays, outdoor adventures, and local stays in South West England.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-west-coast-path-somerset-exmoor-section
View from the South West Coast Path in Exmoor, Somerset, looking through green woodland to the shingle beach and turquoise sea below
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor Section)

South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor Section) – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > the-south-west-coast-path
View from the South West Coast Path in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, looking across wooded cliffs and headlands on the North Devon Coast.
Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures on the South West Coast Path

Discover the South West Coast Path, England’s longest National Trail. From Exmoor and Cornwall to Devon and the Jurassic Coast, explore 630 miles of clifftop walking, fishing villages, and hidden coves.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > sussex-border-path
Rolling chalk hills of the South Downs near Lewes in East Sussex, with farmland and dramatic skies along the Sussex Border Path.
Sussex Border Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Sussex Border Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. A 150-mile route around East and West Sussex through varied landscapes.

Pilgrimage Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > pilgrims-way
Colourful riverside gardens and historic timber-framed houses along the River Stour in Canterbury, Kent, England.
Pilgrims’ Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Ancient routes, downs, and historic towns.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > downs-link
Rolling chalk hills and farmland near Steyning in the South Downs National Park, West Sussex, England.
Downs Link – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Downs Link from the North Downs to the South Downs for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures along disused railway paths.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > vanguard-way
Wooden footbridge over a stream in Ashdown Forest, surrounded by green woodland.
Vanguard Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Vanguard Way from Croydon to Newhaven for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore woodland, downs, and coastal paths.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > 1066-country-walk
Cobbled Mermaid Street in Rye, East Sussex, lined with historic timbered and brick houses on a sunny day.
1066 Country Walk – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the 1066 Country Walk in East Sussex for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Follow a historic route from Pevensey to Rye.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > saxon-shore-way
Ruins of Hastings Castle overlooking the sea and town of Hastings, East Sussex, with the coastline and pier visible along the Saxon Shore Way trail.
Saxon Shore Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Saxon Shore Way in Kent for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. A historic coastal route of castles, marshes, and seaside towns.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > greensand-way
Morning sunlight filtering through tall pine trees on Blackheath Common, Surrey, along the Greensand Way walking trail.
Greensand Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Greensand Way across Surrey and Kent for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Rolling hills, woodlands, and historic villages.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > england-coast-path-south-east-sections
Walking trails along the White Cliffs of Dover, part of the England Coast Path in Kent, with dramatic chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel.
England Coast Path (South East Sections) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the England Coast Path in South East England for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore chalk cliffs, seaside towns, and beaches.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > ridgeway
Walkers following the Ridgeway National Trail across rolling chalk farmland and open downs under a wide summer sky.
Ridgeway – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Ridgeway National Trail from Wiltshire to Buckinghamshire for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures along Britain’s oldest road.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path
The Thames Barrier illuminated at night with reflections on the River Thames, and the Canary Wharf skyline glowing in the background, London.
Thames Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Thames Path National Trail from the Cotswolds to London for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures along the River Thames.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path-cotswolds-section
Halfpenny Bridge across the River Thames, at Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Thames Path (Cotswolds Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cotswolds section of the Thames Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore quiet villages, meadows, and river scenery.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path-south-east-section
Panoramic view of Iffley Lock on the River Thames path at sunseth, with beautiful blooming gardens and fresh flowers in the springtime - Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Thames Path (South East Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South East section of the Thames Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Riverside trails from London into Oxfordshire.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > north-downs-way
A well worn path leads along side trees and open countryside, with a cloudy blue sky on a summers day.
North Downs Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Chalk hills, castles, and countryside views.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > coast-to-coast-path-lake-district-section
View across Haweswater Reservoir in the Lake District, with wooded islands, surrounding fells, and bright green slopes under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Coast to Coast Path (Lake District Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Lake District section of the Coast to Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Fells, valleys, and lakeside routes.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > weavers-way
Traditional white windmill in the Norfolk Broads surrounded by reeds and open marshland, under a wide blue sky.
Weavers’ Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Weavers’ Way in Norfolk for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. A 61-mile route through the Broads, coast, and countryside.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > suffolk-coast-path
View of a shingle path leading through Dulwich heath on a sunny blue sky day.
Suffolk Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Suffolk Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Discover heaths, estuaries, and seaside villages along the coast.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path-london-section
Thames path on a sunny day
Thames Path (London Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Thames Path through London for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. From the Thames Barrier to Hampton Court along the river.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > pennine-way
A female hike climes over a stone wall along the Pennine Way.
Pennine Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures across moors, dales, and rugged hill country.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > coast-to-coast-path
Wain Wath Falls / Wain Wath Falls on the river swale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England.
Coast to Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Coast to Coast Path from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures across lakes, dales, and moors.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > northumberland-coast-path
A promenade in Whitley bay with St Mary's lighthouse in the background.
Northumberland Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Northumberland Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Castles, dunes, and seaside villages along 62 miles of coast.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-west-coast-path-cornwall-section
Stone steps winding along a coastal cliff above turquoise sea at Porthcurno, Cornwall.
South West Coast Path (Cornwall Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South West Coast Path in Cornwall for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Discover rugged cliffs, beaches, and fishing villages.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > cotswolds-way
An old sign showing the Cotswolds way stands in front of golden stone buildings.
Cotswold Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Rolling hills, villages, and heritage sites.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > cumbria-way
View of a wooden dock on a lake with people standing and boats moored, surrounded by trees and hills, with a bird flying above and green mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Cumbria Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cumbria Way through the Lake District for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore valleys, fells, and lakeside paths.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > norfolk-coast-path
View of reed beds surrounding a lake overlooking open countryside.
Norfolk Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Norfolk Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore seaside towns, salt marshes, and stunning coastal views.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-downs-way
view of the severn sisters white cliffs and sea.
South Downs Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne. A National Trail of chalk hills, countryside views, and self-guided walking holidays.

National Trail
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > peddars-way
view over open farmland with golden fields and blue sky.
Peddars Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Peddars Way in Norfolk for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore historic paths, nearby trails, and local stays.