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GR5 Nice to Briançon
Long-distance Route
The French Alps
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High alpine pass on the GR5 near Beuil in Mercantour National Park, French Alps, with rocky ridgelines and distant mountain peaks
GR5 Nice to Briançon – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

GR5 Nice to Briançon is a challenging long-distance Alpine route linking the Mediterranean to the High Alps, with high passes, mountain refuges, and serious self-guided walking adventures.

Dales High Way
Long-distance Route
Yorkshire and the Humber
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A hiker climbing a stone stile over a dry-stone wall on high moorland along the Dales High Way in the Yorkshire Dales.
Dales High Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Dales High Way from Saltaire to Appleby-in-Westmorland — high moorland ridges, limestone dales & stone-built towns make it ideal for self-guided walking holidays, village stays & big-sky outdoor adventures in the Yorkshire Dales.

Hadrian’s Wall Path
National Trail
North East England
Self Guided Travel
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Hadrian’s Wall running along the Whin Sill above Crag Lough in Northumberland, with walkers on the ridgeline of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hadrian’s Wall Path – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail along the Roman frontier — dramatic Whin Sill ridges, milecastles, forts & border country villages create classic self-guided walking holidays, local stays & history-rich outdoor adventures across England’s northern frontier.

Limestone Way
Long-distance Route
The Midlands
Self Guided Travel
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A limestone dale in the White Peak with steep grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and walkers on the trail — typical scenery along the Limestone Way in Derbyshire.
Limestone Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Trace the Limestone Way from Castleton to Rocester through dales, dry valleys & White Peak villages — perfect for relaxed self-guided walking holidays, country pub stays & gentle outdoor adventures in the Peak District.

St Edmund’s Way
Pilgrimage Route
East of England
Self Guided Travel
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The Abbey Gate at Bury St Edmunds, a historic landmark on the St Edmund’s Way pilgrimage route, with stone arches and a Union Jack flag flying above.
St Edmund’s Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow St Edmund’s Way from Manningtree to Brandon via Sudbury, Lavenham & Bury St Edmunds — a pilgrimage of wool towns, abbey ruins & Suffolk countryside well-suited to self-guided walking holidays, heritage stays & tranquil outdoor adventures.

Causeway Coast Way
Regional Trail
Causeway Coast
Self Guided Travel
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Hiker photographing the clifftop path along the Causeway Coast Way in Northern Ireland, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on a sunny day.
Causeway Coast Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Causeway Coast Way between clifftops, beaches & basalt headlands — ideal for self-guided walking holidays, coastal stays & sea-edge outdoor adventures linking Giant’s Causeway with Northern Ireland’s iconic shoreline villages.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path
National Trail
West Wales
Self Guided Travel
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A walker stands on a grassy cliff overlooking a sweeping sandy bay along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales, with calm blue sea and rugged headlands under a clear sky.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Pembrokeshire Coast Path around Wales’ western edge — soaring cliffs, hidden coves & fishing harbours make it perfect for self-guided coastal walking holidays, sea-view stays & wildlife-rich outdoor adventures.

Snowdon Horseshoe
Mountain Circuit
North Wales
Self Guided Travel
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Snow-covered peaks of the Snowdon Horseshoe in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, North Wales.
Snowdon Horseshoe – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Tackle the Snowdon Horseshoe over Crib Goch & Yr Wyddfa — a classic Eryri ridge circuit ideal for experienced self-guided walking holidays, mountain lodge stays & high-level outdoor adventures in North Wales.

Stour Valley Path
Long-distance Route
East of England
Self Guided Travel
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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.
Stour Valley Path – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Stour Valley Path through Suffolk & Essex — riverside meadows, Dedham Vale landscapes & historic villages create gentle self-guided walking holidays, countryside stays & Constable Country outdoor adventures.

West Highland Way
National Trail
The Highlands
Self Guided Travel
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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.
West Highland Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William — lochside paths, Rannoch Moor & Ben Nevis views shape iconic self-guided walking holidays, Highland stays & big-mountain outdoor adventures in Scotland.

Wicklow Way
National Trail
Ireland’s South and East Coast
Self Guided Travel
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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.
Wicklow Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Wicklow Way from Dublin to Clonegal via Glendalough — forest tracks, mountain passes & monastic valleys make it perfect for self-guided walking holidays, cosy rural stays & upland outdoor adventures in Ireland’s Garden County.

Dingle Way
National Trail
West of Ireland
Self Guided Travel
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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.
Dingle Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Circle the Dingle Peninsula on the Dingle Way — Atlantic cliffs, sandy strands, Gaelic villages & Mount Brandon views create unforgettable self-guided walking holidays, coastal stays & Wild Atlantic Way outdoor adventures in County Kerry.

Kerry Way
National Trail
West of Ireland
Self Guided Travel
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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.
Kerry Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Kerry Way around the Iveragh Peninsula — Killarney lakes, mountain passes & ocean-facing valleys shape classic self-guided walking holidays, village stays & big-scenery outdoor adventures in southwest Ireland.

Wessex Ridgeway
Long-distance Route
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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Cherhill White Horse carved into the chalk downs near Calne, Wiltshire, along the Wessex Ridgeway walking trail.
Wessex Ridgeway – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Wessex Ridgeway from Marlborough to Lyme Regis — chalk downs, white horses & Iron Age hill forts make it ideal for self-guided walking holidays, country inn stays & coast-to-downland outdoor adventures.

Saints’ Way
Pilgrimage Route
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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Wide sandy estuary at low tide near Padstow, Cornwall, marking the starting point of the Saints’ Way walking trail.
Saints’ Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Saints’ Way from Padstow to Fowey — moorland tors, church towers & estuary views shape a 2–3 day self-guided walking holiday with cosy Cornish stays & heritage-rich outdoor adventures.

Two Moors Way
Long-distance Route
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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Autumn colours over Countisbury Hill and Watersmeet Valley in Exmoor National Park, at the start of the Two Moors Way in North Devon.
Two Moors Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Link Exmoor & Dartmoor on the Two Moors Way — coast, rivers & high moorland combine for self-guided walking holidays, village & farm stays & adventurous routes across Devon’s wild heart.

South West Coast Path (Dorset & Jurassic Coast Section)
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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Girl in blue hoodie and with the black backpack looks on the Lulworth Cove, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, UK
South West Coast Path (Dorset & Jurassic Coast Section) – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Dorset & Jurassic Coast section of the South West Coast Path from Exmouth to Poole — fossil cliffs, coves & classic sea views make it perfect for self-guided walking holidays, coastal stays & cliff-top outdoor adventures.

South West Coast Path (South Devon Section)
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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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.
South West Coast Path (South Devon Section) – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South Devon section of the South West Coast Path between Plymouth & Exmouth — estuaries, harbour towns & headlands shape varied self-guided walking holidays, seaside stays & coastal outdoor adventures.

South West Coast Path (North Devon Section)
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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Steep cliffs with flowers growing amongst the rocks, Lynton, North Devon near the Valley of the Rocks
South West Coast Path (North Devon Section) – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Trace the North Devon stretch of the South West Coast Path — rugged cliffs, surf beaches & harbour villages create dramatic self-guided walking holidays, coastal stays & wild Atlantic outdoor adventures.

South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor Section)
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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View from the South West Coast Path in Exmoor, Somerset, looking through green woodland to the shingle beach and turquoise sea below
South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor Section) – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Somerset & Exmoor section of the South West Coast Path — wooded combes, high cliffs & moorland headlands make it ideal for self-guided walking holidays, country stays & big-view outdoor adventures on England’s north-west coast.

The South West Coast Path
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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View from the South West Coast Path in Exmoor National Park, Somerset, looking across wooded cliffs and headlands on the North Devon Coast.
South West Coast Path – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk all 630 miles of the South West Coast Path from Somerset & North Devon to Cornwall, South Devon & the Jurassic Coast — a classic self-guided coastal journey with sea-view stays & cliff-top outdoor adventures throughout southwest England.

Sussex Border Path
Long-distance Route
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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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 & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Sussex Border Path around East & West Sussex — downs, woodland ridges & river valleys create long-distance self-guided walking holidays, village stays & varied outdoor adventures on London’s southern fringe.

Pilgrims’ Way
Pilgrimage Route
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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 & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Pilgrims’ Way between Winchester & Canterbury — ancient tracks, chalk downs & cathedral cities make it perfect for self-guided walking holidays, historic stays & pilgrimage-inspired outdoor adventures across southern England.

Downs Link
Long-distance Route
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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Rolling chalk hills and farmland near Steyning in the South Downs National Park, West Sussex, England.
Downs Link – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Downs Link along former railway lines from the North Downs to the South Downs — gentle gradients, rivers & farmland are ideal for relaxed self-guided walking holidays, country stays & multi-activity outdoor adventures.

Vanguard Way
Long-distance Route
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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Wooden footbridge over a stream in Ashdown Forest, surrounded by green woodland.
Vanguard Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Vanguard Way from Croydon to Newhaven — woodland, commons, downs & sea views combine for self-guided walking holidays, rural & coastal stays & varied outdoor adventures from city edge to Channel shore.

1066 Country Walk
Long-distance Route
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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Cobbled Mermaid Street in Rye, East Sussex, lined with historic timbered and brick houses on a sunny day.
1066 Country Walk – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Trace the 1066 Country Walk across East Sussex — battlefields, Wealden countryside & historic towns like Battle & Rye make it ideal for self-guided walking holidays, characterful stays & heritage-rich outdoor adventures.

Saxon Shore Way
Long-distance Route
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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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 & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Saxon Shore Way along the Kent & East Sussex coast — castles, marshes & estuaries shape self-guided walking holidays, seaside & village stays & history-laced outdoor adventures.

Greensand Way
Long-distance Route
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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Morning sunlight filtering through tall pine trees on Blackheath Common, Surrey, along the Greensand Way walking trail.
Greensand Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Greensand Way across Surrey & Kent — wooded commons, viewpoints & sandstone ridges create gentle self-guided walking holidays, country stays & far-reaching outdoor adventures south of the North Downs.

England Coast Path (South East Sections)
National Trail
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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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 & Outdoor Adventures

Chalk cliffs, ports & seaside towns shape the South East sections of the England Coast Path — ideal for self-guided coastal walking holidays, beach & harbour stays & sea-view outdoor adventures from Kent to Sussex.

Ridgeway
National Trail
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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Walkers following the Ridgeway National Trail across rolling chalk farmland and open downs under a wide summer sky.
Ridgeway – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Ridgeway National Trail from Wiltshire to Buckinghamshire — chalk downs, hill forts & big skies make it perfect for self-guided walking holidays, village & inn stays & historic ridge-top outdoor adventures.

Thames Path
National Trail
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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Two people standing by the River Thames looking toward Tower Bridge with a red London bus crossing.
Thames Path – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to central London — meadows, locks & riverside towns shape gentle self-guided walking holidays, waterside stays & easy-access outdoor adventures along England’s best-known river.

Thames Path (Cotswolds Section)
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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Halfpenny Bridge across the River Thames, at Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Thames Path (Cotswolds Section) – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Cotswolds section of the Thames Path through source country villages & riverside meadows — ideal for relaxed self-guided walking holidays, small-village stays & tranquil outdoor adventures in rural Gloucestershire.

Thames Path (South East Section)
National Trail
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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 & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South East section of the Thames Path between Oxfordshire & London — lockside paths, villages & university towns create easy self-guided walking holidays, riverside stays & car-free outdoor adventures.

North Downs Way
National Trail
South East England
Self Guided Travel
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 & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover — chalk escarpments, woodland & castle-topped towns make it perfect for self-guided walking holidays, countryside stays & ridge-top outdoor adventures across southern England.

Coast to Coast Path – Lake District Section
Long-distance Route
North West England
Self Guided Travel
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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 & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Lake District section of the Coast to Coast Path — fells, passes & lakeside valleys shape classic self-guided walking holidays, village stays & big-scenery outdoor adventures in Cumbria’s heart.

Weavers’ Way
Long-distance Route
East of England
Self Guided Travel
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Traditional white windmill in the Norfolk Broads surrounded by reeds and open marshland, under a wide blue sky.
Weavers’ Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Weavers’ Way across Norfolk — Broads waterways, quiet countryside & coastal ends create gentle self-guided walking holidays, local stays & wildlife-rich outdoor adventures between Aylsham & Great Yarmouth.

Suffolk Coast Path
Long-distance Route
East of England
Self Guided Travel
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 & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Suffolk Coast Path between heaths, estuaries & shingle shores — ideal for self-guided coastal walking holidays, seaside & village stays & nature-rich outdoor adventures along England’s quiet east coast.

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

Follow the Thames Path through London from the Thames Barrier to Hampton Court — bridges, landmarks & riverside neighbourhoods shape car-free self-guided walking holidays, city stays & urban outdoor adventures.

Pennine Way
National Trail
The Midlands
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > pennine-way
A female hiker climbs over a stone wall along the Pennine Way.
Pennine Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm — high moors, gritstone edges & deep dales create classic self-guided walking holidays, remote stays & big-sky outdoor adventures along Britain’s original National Trail.

Coast to Coast Path
Long-distance Route
North West England
Self Guided Travel
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 & Outdoor Adventures

Cross England on the Coast to Coast Path from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay — lakes, dales & moors combine for iconic self-guided walking holidays, village stays & long-distance outdoor adventures.

Northumberland Coast Path
Long-distance Route
North East England
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > northumberland-coast-path
Coastal walking path through sand dunes with views to Dunstanburgh Castle along the Northumberland Coast Path.
Northumberland Coast Path – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Northumberland Coast Path past castles, dunes & tidal islands — perfect for self-guided coastal walking holidays, seaside stays & wildlife-rich outdoor adventures along England’s far north-east shore.

South West Coast Path (Cornwall Section)
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
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 & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cornwall section of the South West Coast Path — rugged headlands, surf beaches & fishing coves make it ideal for self-guided walking holidays, coastal stays & sea-cliff outdoor adventures.

Cotswolds Way
National Trail
South West England
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > cotswolds-way
An old sign showing the Cotswolds way stands in front of golden stone buildings.
Cotswold Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath — escarpment views, market towns & honey-stone villages shape gentle self-guided walking holidays, country stays & heritage-rich outdoor adventures.

Cumbria Way
Long-distance Route
North West England
Self Guided Travel
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 & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cumbria Way through the Lake District from Ulverston to Carlisle — valleys, fells & lakeside paths are perfect for self-guided walking holidays, Lakeland stays & scenic outdoor adventures.

Norfolk Coast Path
National Trail
East of England
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > norfolk-coast-path
Walkers on a raised coastal path beside saltmarsh and tidal water on the Norfolk Coast Path, with soft winter light and misty horizons.
Norfolk Coast Path – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Norfolk Coast Path between saltmarsh, dunes & big skies — ideal for self-guided coastal walking holidays, seaside & village stays & wildlife-rich outdoor adventures along England’s eastern shoreline.

South Downs Way
National Trail
South East England
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-downs-way
view of the Severn Sisters white cliffs and sea.
South Downs Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne — chalk ridges, downland villages & Channel views create classic self-guided walking holidays, countryside stays & ridge-top outdoor adventures.

Peddars Way
National Trail
East of England
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > peddars-way
Castle Acre Priory ruins with surrounding fields, stone buildings, and the village church tower in the distance — a key landmark along the Peddars Way in Norfolk.
Peddars Way – Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea — Roman trackways, Breckland forest & big-sky Norfolk landscapes make it perfect for self-guided walking holidays, local stays & linked coastal outdoor adventures.