Type of Website: Local Government District

'The small towns and villages stand in an area of natural beauty, with winding country lanes, nestling in shallow valleys of many rivers and streams that criss-cross the District ...'

'A Warm Welcome awaits you in East Staffordshire, the home of St. George's Park, The National Brewery Centre and Capital of The National Forest ... Hand in hand with the industrial heritage of Burton upon Trent, you will discover some of the most beautiful countryside in the Midlands with lush fields and pretty villages, award-winning restaurants and cosy pubs alongside the River Trent and our meandering canal network.'

Country Parks and Open Spaces

'The Borough of Epsom & Ewell is very fortunate in having large areas of countryside set aside as public open space ... The Borough also has many parks, the main ones being shown ...'

Exeter Walking Map [PDF] ... Self-guided Walks.

'There are a number of self-guided walks around the Borough, varying in difficulty and duration.'

Tranquil Rural Beauty 'Surrounding Lytham and St Anne's, this unspoiled scenery should not be missed. You’ll find hamlets, small villages and market towns each one with their own attraction and many tracing back hundreds of years ...'

Visit Lytham St Annes

Includes access to descriptions of some two dozen Parks and Open Spaces throughout the Borough of Gosport.

Parks and Countryside.

'The Harrogate district has an abundance of green space. A wide variety of parks, gardens and open spaces offer landscaped areas, floral beds, nature trails or green open space for relaxation or play ...'

'The Hart district has a wealth of outstanding countryside and open spaces. The council’s Countryside Services manages many of North Hampshire’s important nature reserves and wildlife areas. There are some excellent natural habitats to visit including heathland, woodlands, wet meadows, marshes and Hampshire’s largest fresh water lake at Fleet Pond. Whether you are looking for somewhere to take a stroll or would like to take part in a guided walk, Hart’s open spaces have something for you.'

Parks, Nature Reserves and Green Spaces around and about Huntingdon. There should also be access here to an extensive Huntingdonshire District Council Countryside Guide - but note that this is dated 2008.

'Here in Hyndburn, nestling in the foothills of the western edge of the Pennines, we’re lucky to have right here on our doorstep lots of stunning countryside, moorland hills, woodlands, meadows, parks and open spaces, many among the best in the UK.'

'On foot, hitting the trail, rambling…is there any better way to experience the Malverns than heading out for a walk in some of England’s finest countryside? We don’t think so, which is why we’ve put together a fantastic range of downloadable walks and a walking app highlighting some of the best of the area.'

'Mole Valley lies at the heart of the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is served by an extensive network of footpaths and is well known as a centre for excellent walking ... Mole Valley District Council has been involved in promoting recreational routes throughout the district. Routes lead from the towns into the surrounding countryside to the North Downs and Greensand Hills with ample opportunity to picnic in the beautiful landscape or to use the village pubs.'

'There are many walks and trails to help you explore the countryside, villages and market towns of rural Monmouthshire. Many of the long distance routes can be walked in full, in stages or adapted to be circular walks ... Local routes include the Usk Valley Walk, the Three Castles Trail and the Monnow Valley Walk. A selection of existing circular walking routes across Monmouthshire and the Wye Valley are available ... ' Note At the time of Review details of a Monmouthshire Walking Toolkit were not accessble.

'Wild ponies and cattle, together with the diverse landscape, draw many people to the New Forest for walking. There are a number of walks to take in the New Forest. Many of the routes are clearly marked and there are places of interest to visit along the way. Leaflets on walking are available from the New Forest Visitor Information Centre ...' (or download PDFs of five Walking Routes in the New Forest).

'Our district has a wealth of woodlands, parkland, heath and countryside for you to explore on foot ... As well as lots of routes and paths for you to explore, there are various walking and rambling groups who embark on organised walks and trips around the countryside, which you're welcome to join.'

'Explore North Herts using walks and cycle routes.'

''Discover a variety of countryside scenes, ancient woodlands and delightful villages.'

'Parks and Open Spaces'

Document downloads for 'Walking'.

'There are many opportunities to enjoy green open space in the District. Rother District Council manages a variety of open spaces as do the District's Town and Parish Councils ... Most of Rother is designated for its quality countryside with a good network of quiet roads and public footpaths to explore ... Rother is home to some of the most stunning coastline on the South Coast and generations of families have enjoyed days out and holidays here for many years.'

Parks and Open Spaces 'Rugby Borough Council manages more than 300 hectares of leisure open space throughout the borough.'

Explore our Borough  'Runnymede Rivers ... Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces (SANGs) ... Visit Our Parks ... Walking Routes'

'Rushcliffe is largely rural, with a diverse landscape. Fragments of wildlife-rich habitats are found within the farmed landscape, woodland areas, ponds, the Grantham Canal and small pockets of species-rich grassland.'

'Ryedale’s natural landscape is stunning, varied and perfect for walkers of all abilities ... We commissioned a series of trail maps, with driving directions and detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. These are all available to download from our partner AllTrails.com – enjoy!'

'Walking Routes and Ideas'

'South Holland is a wonderful District to explore on foot.  There is a good network of footpaths and quiet country lanes that enables both the casual explorer and the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the open farmland and waterside areas of the District ... From short circular village routes to long river bank trails there is something for all ages and abilities.  Together they offer an insight into the beautiful landscape that the District has to offer.'

'There are a range of walks and rambles of varying lengths which have been prepared in locations within South Ribble.'

'We provide and maintain around 60 Green Spaces and play areas across the City and District of St Albans. Our green assets, including parks, play areas and nature conservation sites are a great place to relax and unwind.'

'Walking is free and you can choose to do it at your own pace, with someone else or in a group. You may be trying to gain or build confidence to go for a walk, or want to explore Stafford Borough and find varied, beautiful routes on your doorstep. This webpage is intended to direct you to information and support; to help engage and connect you with your local community at a pace that you feel comfortable with.'

'The Horticulture Service manages 17 walks covering 108 miles of the Staffordshire Moorlands with dedicated walk leaflets. These can be downloaded...'

Review of Walks and Walking Services within the District - including accessibility information for some of the Walks.

'Tendring has beautiful countryside, rural areas and villages to explore.'

'If you are keen to explore the beautiful Test Valley, there is no better way than to go by foot or cycle ... '

Access to details of the Parks and Countryside in Thurrock, as well as Walking related activities.

'Tonbridge and Malling has everything you need for a great day out: Visit our country parks; Visit woods and walks; Areas of Outstanding Beauty; Visit Tonbridge Castle ...'

'Health walks ... Self-guided walks ... Parks and nature walks ... Trail walks ... Public rights of way.'

'West Devon is home to many popular walking routes suitable for all. From flat, short strolls to longer walks, whichever route you choose, they all pass through stunning scenery and can easily be linked to visitor attractions and accommodation.'

'The Parks and Countryside Service plan and organise a number of guided walks throughout the year. These take place at locations throughout West Lancashire and vary in length from short 1hr long health walks between 1-3 miles in length to all day country hikes that can be anything up to 12 miles long. We have created maps and route information for some of these walks and you can find them here.'

'There is so much to see in West Lindsey and a great way of experiencing this is by walking and cycling around the various routes in the area ... The walks are in and around the various towns in West Lindsey and include the history and beauty of the area.'

Countryside, Parks and Conservation.

'Wyre Council has put together a programme of activities designed to encourage people to improve their health and wellbeing and explore the natural and cultural heritage of Wyre. There's something for everyone including guided walks, health walks, wildlife walks, green activities, fun activities for families, heritage walks, park activities and open days.'

'We are fortunate to have some beautifully picturesque areas in Wyre Forest in which to walk. Whether you walk to get somewhere or just to enjoy your surroundings, prefer to walk with a guide or do your own thing we have brought together a selection of links and information for you to explore.'