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'Circular walks that have been designed to help you explore the Vale on foot. The walks are of varying distance and take in some of the Vale’s most spectacular views, interesting buildings and beautiful flora and fauna.'

'The walks are taken from Circular Walks in Worcestershire’s Heritage Garden published by Wychavon District Council.'

Wychavon District Council

'Connecting the three market towns of Abingdon, Wantage and Faringdon ... Two other important Trails or recreational paths in Oxfordshire will be connected by the Vale Way, namely, the Thames Path at Abingdon, and the d'Arcy Dalton Way at Longcot.'

Vale of White Horse Ramblers

Archival Website of a 'three year, £650,000 project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to record, present and celebrate the quarrying and stone working heritage of Rossendale. From the late 18th century to the time of the First World War, quarrying was a major industry in Rossendale, employing thousands of men. Rossendale stone was exported in huge quantities throughout the UK and beyond'.

Valley of Stone Project

Rossendale Town Trail

Hemyock to Staple Hill 'This Walk skirts the valleysides of the three rivers which define the Blackdown Hills – the Culm, the Otter and the Yarty.'

Blackdown Hills AONB

'The Vanguard Way ... starts on the southern outskirts of Greater London and passes through the counties of Surrey, Kent and East Sussex.'

Vanguards Rambling Club

'Explore the beautiful rolling countryside of the Ver Valley through a new series of eight circular walks and the linear trail ... a 17 mile (27km) linear walking route starting from the source of the River Ver at Kensworth Lynch, Bedfordshire and ending at the confluence with the River Colne in Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire.'

Ver Valley Society

Ver Valley Walks [Hertfordshire Countryside Management Service]

'The source of the River Ver is found at Kensworth Lynch. This circular walk explores the beautiful rolling countryside of this river valley. There is a choice of a long (6.7 miles) or short walk (4 miles).'

'A walk with a nice mix of conifer plantation and open heathland. The start and finish of the route takes you close to Stephens Castle. The view from the lookout spans across East Dorset to the coast.'

'Will take you on a historical tour around Victoria Park, where you can listen to memories from local park users and learn about the park's past and how it's changed over nearly 170 years – from the beautiful Burdett-Coutts drinking fountain donated by one of the richest women in the country, to the ever watchful Dogs of Alcibiades statues, mysteriously said to rescue canal users in trouble!'

Tower Hamlets Council

'One of the most attractive circular leisure cycle routes in Kent, covering 32 miles (51.4km), taking in the coast of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate before heading inland through the surrounding villages.'

Visit Thanet

'A long distance footpath which starts on the banks of the Humber and finishes on the shores of Rutland Water.'

'A unique trail of a little less than 18 miles around and between 6 of Bury's most historic villages. The trail consist of 7 quite distinct separate sections each varying in length and scenery between 2 to 5 miles long and ideal for everyone from the seasoned walker to the weekend strollers ... With 14 walks to choose from you'll be spoilt for choice.'

Bury Rural Inequalities Forum

'Here are two walks centred on Virginia Water in Surrey and the dream-like Valley Gardens. One walk (5.25 miles) follows the classic circuit of the lake visiting the Ruins and the Cascade. The other walk (9 miles) takes you into the great open areas of Windsor Great Park, with great views, passing the Bronze Horseman, the Savill Garden and the Obelisk.'

Runnymede & Windsor Great Park [Out of the LOOP] | The Royal Landscape [The Crown Estate]

'A round-trip from Virginia Water station passes lakes, totem poles, Roman ruins and mansions.' Unfortunately, at the time of Review, the original Link used here could not be found.  So I have replaced it with a more generic Link.

South West Trains

'Experience dramatic and expansive 360 ˚views of Somerset and beyond from six hill-tops around the Somerset Levels.'

Visit Somerset