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'The W.A.S. Way (Walk Around Stroud) is Gloucestershire’s newest way-marked trail. An ambitious 11-mile route, it follows public footpaths around the entire town boundary.'
'Website featuring walks in the English Lake District, routes to the summits of the 214 fells described in the seven volume Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells by Alfred Wainwright.'
'Wainwright's Way is a journey on foot through Alfred Wainwright's life from Lancashire to the Lakes. This walking guide charts a 126 mile long-distance route linking the place where he was born – a Victorian terraced house in Audley Range, Blackburn – with his final resting place on Haystacks, his heavenly corner of Lakeland.'
Wainwright's Way by Nick Burton (Frances Lincoln, 2013) | Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells (Frances Lincoln, 2011)
Rights of Way Map 'Information displayed when a link is followed is taken from our definitive map which forms the legal record of public rights of way ... The information provided on The Wakefield District Public Rights of Way Map is provided for information purposes only. You should not rely upon it when you make, or refrain from making, any decision or when you take, or refrain from taking, any action.'
Wakefield Council
'Circular walking route around the Wakefield Metropolitan District, visiting Wintersett Reservoir, Newmillerdam, Woolley, Bretton Hall, Bank Wood, Horbury Bridge, River Calder, Gawthorpe, Bottom Boat, Stanley Ferry, Aire & Calder Navigation Canal, Pontefract Park and East Hardwick.' Ramblers Routes has accessible for Members descriptions of 5 mile or so chunks of the Way.
'This walk takes in the Lower Bell Pub and Bluebell Hill picnic area and viewing point.'
'Developed by the Welsh Government in partnership with Natural Resources Wales (incorporating the former Countryside Council for Wales), sixteen local authorities and two National Parks. In addition to funding from the Welsh Government and the coastal local authorities of approximately £2 million per year, the European Regional Development Fund has allocated nearly £4 million over four years in support of the project.'
'#walk1000 miles is the walking challenge for everyone, created by the UK's biggest-selling walkers' magazine Country Walking, encouraging you to walk a total of 1000 miles in 2016 – or 12 months from when you sign up. That's an average of 2.74 miles a day – you can do it in your lunch hour! It's an honesty-based scheme and you're free to walk wherever and however you like. We're here to provide motivation, routes and advice, to celebrate your milestones and bring you free content and goodies from our partners. Sign up .. '
'Walk Hackney specialises in telling you the story of Hackney, through a series of scheduled walks around different parts of Hackney.'
'Donate to the Walk of Britain and support veterans with physical, mental or social injuries to develop new careers outside the military, re-integrate into society and provide long-term security for themselves and their families.'
'Why not park your car and explore the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site by foot or bicycle? This Leaflet describes a variety of walks and cycle rides from each of the main car parks in the Gorge.'
'You could drive or get a bus to Dunham, but take the time to walk or cycle there from Altrincham and you will be rewarded with some fine architecture, fascinating features & blissful views. (There's always the option of getting a bus or taxi back if you start to flag.)' ALERT I could no longer locate the PDF on the Visit Trafford Website. Fortunately, at the time of Review, the Mid Cheshire Railway Line Website still provided access to it.
VisitTrafford
''Book describes 50 different walks in every part of Essex and east London, many easily accessible by train or tube.'
Walk Wild Essex Tony Gunton (Lopinga Books, 2011)
'The Point marks the end of what is sometimes referred to as the Hartland Peninsula, Devon’s own Land’s End. In the centre of this “last” part of Devon sits the village of Hartland, the ideal centre for exploring this remote corner of the County.'
'Together Parys Mountain and the town and Port of Amlwch form the "Copper Kingdom", one of the most important visitor attractions on the Isle of Anglesey and historically one of the most important in Europe. WalkAmlwch are the official guides to the Copper Kingdom, if haven't seen it with us, you haven't seen it!'
'Explore a wealth of history while walking and cycling around Sandwell. Discover its historic canals and see some fascinating reminders of the area's industrial past.'
'Malham is a popular village in the Yorkshire Dales on the Pennine Way. The main attractions are the stunning scenery of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar - probably the two most impressive sights in the whole of the Yorkshire Dales and both within easy walking distance of the village as is Janet's Foss Waterfall. '
Access to details of a wide range of Walks around and about Malham.
'Descriptions of (mostly circular) walks in the countryside, close to Rugby and further afield.'
Country Walks in the Rugby Area Jim Watson (Thisway Books, 2009)
'Ideas, groups and resources for walking on the Malvern Hills and around the local area.'
'Open all year round, come and explore the parkland, lakeside woods, beach and cliff-top fields of Penrose along 17 miles of footpaths, cycle trails and bridleways.'
Penrose [National Trust]
'The newly developed Loch Leven Heritage Trail has awakened interest in Kinross-shire as a walking venue. It provides a wonderful flat, fully accessible route around the majority of Loch Leven. However for those who are prepared to do a little bit of climbing there are tremendous rewards to be found elsewhere around Kinross-shire ...'
'Walkers & Climbers - whether experienced or not - are spoiled for choice here. There are two Munros in the area - Ben More Assynt and Conival, located on the eastern edge of Assynt are popular with the keen mountaineer. But there are many more walks & climbs to suit all ages and abilities – low level walks, coastal strolls, and rock climbing on the sea cliffs or the mountains.'
Discover Assynt
Long Distance and Other Named Walks 'Kent is blessed with many long-distance and other named walks. These are listed ... and we hope to provide more information about all of them in due course.'
Other Walks 'We have selected some of our favourite walks and provided detailed route descriptions along with maps and items of interest.'
Walking Guides [Kent Ramblers] | Recreational Walks in Kent [Wikipedia]
'Over 500 walks to choose from. Browse the walks and pictures and download a free sample ... Walks will be delivered as PDF files attached to an e-mail ... Prices: £1.50 each up to 5, then £1 each.'
'Poole has a lot to offer for residents or visitors wishing to walk in the area. The diverse landscape offers beautiful beaches, open countryside, heathland, nature reserves, formal parks and gardens and a vibrant and historic town centre.'
A Guide which 'will take you to 12 wonderful places to explore across Shropshire. Each one provides its own rewards: superb views, wonderful wildlife and fascinating buildings and features from Shropshire's past will be yours to discover. The sites are listed in order of accessibility. The ones at the front of the guide are considered the most accessible. The sites towards the back are more challenging ...'
'This Site contains a selection of walks in Snowdonia along with wet weather ideas, a hill recognition quiz and tips on mountain safety.'
'Bishop's Castle and Clun are excellent centres for exploring the unspoilt hill country of the area – most of it in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Well way marked paths go through many of the hillside and valley villages of the Rivers Clun and Upper Onny, making walking straight from the towns and villages a real pleasure ... Both towns are on Shropshire Way, a short distance from the Offa's Dyke Path, a national trail, and near the pre-bronze age Kerry Ridgeway. The Jack Mytton Bridleway goes through Clun and near to Bishop's Castle.'
Links to PDFs describing about a score of Walks around and about the Ribble Valley and the Forest of Bowland AONB:
'Walking in central London we can find many places associated with key figures and moments in the making of informal education. Explore them through a virtual (or real) walk.'
Mark K Smith and infed at YMCA George Williams College
'Designed to provide pleasurable walks through wonderful scenery with the minimum of road walking. Each day’s walk starts and finishes in a town or village where refreshments and accommodation can be found. The walks may be done individually by using local bus services.'
9 circular walks discovering the countryside around Yeovil.
'Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Jurassic Coast Team have pulled together a series of lovely short walks for you to enjoy.'
'Ancient paths, Roman roads, canals and railways criss-cross the landscape, showing the strong links Crewe and Nantwich have with the development of the transport age.'
'A beginner's guide to safely climbing the highest mountain in England and Wales.'
Divided into a Western Loop (4 miles) and an Eastern Loop (3½ miles).
'The Forest of Bowland together with Pendle was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1964. Bordering on the Fylde Coast to the west, and the Yorkshire Dales to the east, from the tourist's point of view this area of north Lancashire is often forgotten and bypassed. However, the scenery - a mixture of hill and fell, moorland, woods, rivers and pasture land - is one of continuous beauty ...'
Michael Wainwright
Details of fourteen short walks around and about 'The Bell, Walton-on-the-Hill'.
'Thank you to the Saturday Walkers' Club for this information.'
'These are not conventional walks, with a start point and an end point and a length. Instead they cover an area of Cambridge or a theme, telling you about interesting things to see and more, or less, pleasant roads and paths to walk down. Feel free to construct your own walks round them! There is a map for each walk.'
Jo Edkins
Kings Byways 'Ivor King's Country Rambles around Pill': Six walks ranging from 2.5 to 7.5 miles.
'We have put together a guide giving details of local walks and walking groups ... This guide aims to provide information on the local walks which take place in the Uttlesford District. These range from weekly guided walks, to mapped walking routes throughout the district.'
'The Yorkshire Dales National Park have produced a guide to linear walks accessible by public transport in the Yorkshire Dales ... Ideas for walks in Wensleydale have also been provided by Leyburn Walkers are Welcome.
Dales Rail Trails Tony & Chris Grogan (Skyware Press, 2012)
'The Lakes Line, from Oxenholme to Windermere, runs through a glorious rural area, linking attractive small towns and villages. This is the area covered by these five walks. On either side of the railway lie deciduous woods and rolling pastures, and through these rush or cascade rivers, becks and streams.'
'Martin and Gaynor DeLuchi are proprietors of The Hand at Llanarmon – a country pub with 12 rooms in the village of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog in North Wales ... Martin teamed up with local archaeologist and illustrator John G. Swogger to produce a series of leaflets, committing some ... recommended walks and drives to paper. These leaflets proved so popular that they decided to publish them as a book ... Copies of the book are made available to guests at The Hand, and copies may be bought from reception for £5.'
'Self-guided walks from scenic branch lines in the South West.' ALERT Title of Entry changed from 'Trails from the Tracks'
Details of two 'town' and two 'country' walks around and about Marlow, plus links to other walks.
Town Tour [The Marlow Society]
Some sixty walks around and about Farnsfield: the Author has devised one Walk each month starting in October 2012 - and they are numbered accordingly. Use the 'Categories' list - bottom right column - to choose walks associated with particular places within Central Nottinghamshire.
'A list of interesting self-guided walks in Oxford to download or purchase.'
Oxford Civic Society | Oxford Pedestrians Association | Ramblers Oxford
Walks in Salford New!
'There are great opportunities to walk around the city. Salford is made up of several smaller towns and villages which were once surrounded by countryside and you can travel between these places on foot, using footpaths which were once used by people travelling to and from work. There is still a lot of green space left and these walk leaflets help find out some of these lesser known little gems, their history and how they have helped create the Salford we know today.'
‘There are many awesome walks in Snowdonia National Park. From walks up Snowdon, Glyderau and Carneddau to Rhinogydd and Cader Idris. The peak of Tryfan is as iconic a mountain as you can get, and with summits like Glyder Fawr and the Nantlle Ridge there's something for everyone. Not forgetting Crib Goch and the Snowdon Horseshoe! There’s also walking for all abilities from low level family walks in Snowdonia such as the walk to Cwm Idwal, moderate walks in Snowdonia, to proper hill walking over mountains and scrambles. There are even a few coastal sections near Abergwyngregyn in the north and along the Meirionnydd coast that’s entirely walk-able along the Wales Coast Path.‘
'A series of five leaflets describing walks around the four villages of the parish have been produced to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee and the 40th Anniversary of the Local History Group in 2002. Each one contains information about the local history, wildlife and landscape that you might encounter on the walk which is characteristic to this part of the Chilterns ...'
'The walks on the site vary from leisurely strolls by rivers and lakes to more daunting day treks taking you to the summits of England's highest mountains. Each walk includes detailed instructions of the route, where to park, length of the walk, grade of the walk with numerous photographs along the way.'
'Welcome to a walking site devoted to Yorkshire, an area of breath-taking scenery, historic cities, market towns and charming, sleepy villages. The walks on the site vary from leisurely strolls by rivers to more daunting day treks like the 3 peaks walk. Each walk includes detailed instructions of the route, where to park, length of the walk, grade of the walk with numerous photographs along the way.'
'Novelist E. M. Forster thought the Purbeck Hills were the best vantage point from which to survey England at its most beautiful. Corfe Common gives fine castle views and an insight into history, while nearby Hartland Moor is perfect for escaping the rat race in search of tranquility.'
Ten Walks around and about The Vineyard: 'Nestled by the historic Lamberhurst vineyards in the rolling Kent countryside, The Vineyard pub and restaurant is a 17th century inn given a completely new lease of life. Refurbished to a high standard, The Vineyard has a rustic, laid back look created using an eclectic mix of natural materials with sturdy old wood furniture and unique features such as the large bespoke mural - a real link to The Vineyard's surroundings, telling the story of wine-making. Outside you'll discover a large garden ideal for that refreshing summer pint ...'
'Leaflet prepared by St Andrews & NE Fife Ramblers with details of 10 walks round St Andrews.'
PDF of Poster outlining about ten Walks around and about the Pub.
'Free walking routes with maps in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Exmoor, Bath & NE Somerset. GPS friendly maps with waypoints for our routes.'
'Why not try one of our walking trails or cycle rides? Choose from the following areas of interest for more information: Walks - Wallingford town centre; Walks - surrounding area; Wallingford Guided History walk.'
'This walk will take you on a 4 mile walk around Walney Island with the option to extend to 6.8 miles.'
North Walney National Nature Reserve [Walney Wildlife] | South Walney Nature Reserve [Cumbria Wildlife Trust]
'Spend the day walking and cycling around Walsall and you will be surprised by what you discover. There is something for everyone - from art galleries to parks, gardens and lakes.'
'Walsham-le-Willows is a village in Suffolk, England, located around 4 km south-east of Stanton, and lies in the Mid Suffolk council district. Queen Elizabeth I had granted Walsham-le-Willows to Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, in 1559. Because the village is documented unusually fully in surviving records of the time, the Cambridge historian John Hatcher chose to use it as the setting for his semi-fictionalised account of the effects of the mid-14th-century plague epidemic in England, The Black Death: A Personal History (2008).'
'We're developing a series of walking and cycling trails to get you exploring Waltham Forest, taking in the sites and learning about the range of celebrities and influential people who have helped make the borough what it is today.'
'Europe’s largest urban wetlands spans ten distinct drinking water reservoirs. It's home to an abundance of native British birdlife, from elusive kingfishers and majestic raptors to the great crested grebe and tufted duck. Take a magical walk spanning up to 211 hectares, with views to inspire and refresh ... Walks here are full of life, with invertebrates, mammals and amphibians sharing the wetlands and marshes with the birds they’re famous for. Walthamstow Wetlands is considered a Site of Special Scientific Interest, meaning it’s a valuable area for conservation, sheltering rare plants and animals.'
'Set of four walking trails in and around Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex ... Walton is a traditional seaside town on the east coast, unique in that it is surrounded on three sides by the sea. Its three miles of gently shelving sandy beaches facing south-east stretch from Frinton to the Naze. To the north, the sea sweeps round the Naze into the backwaters, known as Hamford Water, and the Walton Channel stretches right down to Walton Mere, only 300 yards from the main beach. The Naze, as well as being a natural open space, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) famed for its fossils found in the Red Crag cliffs.'
'Circular walk starting and finishing at Bradley Woods to the West of Grimsby. Originally called the Bradley 20, the walk was renamed in 1990 to commemorate the life and work of James Neville Cole, founder of the Wanderlust Rambling Club.'
North East Lincolnshire Council
'The route description guides walkers from south (East Croydon) to north (the River Thames), but is easy to follow in either direction. We have included estimated walking times for each section.'
Wandle Trail [Rambling Man]
'A walk of 4½ - 6½ miles from Clapham Junction Station including some of the Wandle Trail.'
Janet Digby London Footprints
'Using the historic town of Wantage as a base, explore the villages of the Vale of White Horse on foot and enjoy wonderful views of the countryside along the way'.
Route 1 - 9 miles; Route 2 - 5 miles; Route 3 - 7 miles.
Three detailed descriptions with many photographs - albeit from 2007-8 - of walks around and about the Wantsum Walk.
Wantsum Channel [Wikipedia]
'Commemorate the effects of World War 1 on the homefront by partaking in our specially created World War 1 Shropshire Walk routes. Use the Map ... to see a leaflet for that particular route - each walk has been numbered.'
'A pleasant 2½ hour figure of eight walk between Ware & Hertford along the route of the River Lea. The route is flat and mainly along surfaced paths ... The River Lee Navigation runs a distance of 28 miles from Hertford, through Ware and south to the Thames at Limehouse.'
'Stretching from Wareham to Sturminster Marshall, the Wareham Forest Way walking route travels through some of the less well known landscapes of north Purbeck and East Dorset ... From Sturminster Marshall, you can join the Stour Valley Way or North Dorset Trailway to explore the rest of Dorset.'
'There are many footpaths in Warnham – most well used and clearly marked – covering the whole parish. The Warnham Society – with the financial support of the Parish Council – have produced a map of the footpaths in the village. A copy can be downloaded ... '
'Walking Day is held in high esteem by Warrington people ... Initially, it is understood that mainly members of the Church of England took part, but in 1857 the first record of Roman Catholic scholars joining in with the celebrations of Walking Day was reported in the Warrington Guardian. However, until 1908 the different religious denominations followed a separate route from the Church of England procession. Although in 1909 the same route was used by all denominations, the non-conformists and Roman Catholics did not assemble in Bank Park, nor take part in a march past the Town Hall. Eventually, in 1920 all participants in the procession came together to proclaim a joint acknowledgement of Christianity.' Held Early July.
Warrington Borough Council
'Created in celebration of one of the Isle of Wight’s most prominent First World War stories; that of General Jack Seely and his horse Warrior - a real-life War Horse.'
Isle of Wight Official Tourism Guide
'A list of those promoted routes which meet certain criteria and are therefore supported by WCC [Warwickshire County Council]. This may mean that route-specific waymarking is permitted, or that we work in partnership with the promotes of the route. There will also normally be a link from the WCC website ... A Promoted Route is one which has a leaflet, guide book or website describing the route in sufficient detail that a member of the public could follow it with reasonable ease. ' List published March 2011.
'Members of the Forum are appointed by the three authorities to serve a term of either two or three years. The Forum’s membership is made up of people with an interest in the countryside and access, though not necessarily representatives of organisations. Interests that it is hoped to have represented by the Forum include: [1] walking, cycling, horseriding and recreational motor vehicle use - - - : [2] landownership and land management - - - : [3] accessibility - - - : [4] tourism - - - : [5] access provision - - - : [6] relevant professions'
'Runs through pastoral countryside close to the Welsh border between Llanymynech in Powys and Holywell in Flintshire.'
Wat's Dyke Way Association
'Explore Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset, the Water of Leith. Flowing for 24 miles from its source in the Pentland Hills, the river winds its way through the heart of our capital to its outflow into the Firth of Forth at Leith.'
'Follows the River Witham from Lincoln to Boston. The mostly traffic free off road route is ideal for cycling and walking. Starting from Lincoln, you are in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral and finish at the market town of Boston with the famous St Botolph’s Church, known as "The Stump".'
'Looking for waterfall walks in Wales? There are 141 route guides to choose from ... and there are also galleries covering each of the waterfalls I have visited ...'
'High in the Pennines above Wardle village, the area around Watergrove Reservoir includes walking trails with spectacular views, bird watching, fishing and a link to the Pennine Bridleway ...'
Watergrove Reservoir [United Utilities]
'Walking and cycling route from Sydenham to the Thames. It follows the rivers Pool and Ravensbourne through many parks and green spaces ... It also links the borough’s three main town centres – Catford, Lewisham and Deptford.'
'This is thought to be one of the most hard going paths up Snowdon, as it starts only a little above sea level. The path starts off wide and quite even, but becomes rocky towards the second half, and then crosses loose scree.'
'Walk into the past and the heart of Watling Chase Community Forest on this lovely timberland trail. This leaflet features a route through the varied and beautiful landscape between Borehamwood to the south and St. Albans and Hatfield to the north. The Trail is mainly based around public footpaths and is therefore suitable for walkers only.'
'With miles of tracks through scenic nature reserves, picturesque market towns, and stunning waterways, walking in the Waveney Valley is a joy. Tackle one of long distance routes, or pack a picnic and take a stroll along the serene river, you are sure to discover beautiful countryside and a few hidden gems ... Includes walks of varying lengths from just 1 mile to 7 miles that follow the 77 mile long distance footpath the Angles Way.'
'Spans the width of the County for 65 kilometres from Newport in the west to Burton upon Trent in the east. Unlike the Staffordshire Way, the Way for the Millennium, which follows a disused railway line and canal towpaths for much of its length, has no steep gradients and is suitable for people of any age.'
'Walking on footpaths and tracks is the best way to enjoy Hampshire's lovely and diverse countryside. The Victorian nature writer Richard Jefferies pointed out, long before our dependence on the motor car, that "They only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths. By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land". The Wayfarers Walk will take you into the heart of Hampshire - It traverses the eastern and northern parts of the County only, but still provides a fine selection of the coastline, woodlands, gentle rolling hills and rich green valleys for which Hampshire is renowned.'
'The route visits 5 mileposts, 2 boundary stones and 3 ancient gritstone guide posts (known locally as 'stoops', derived from an old Scandinavian word) used by packhorse trains before the turnpike era. Each stoop is accompanied by a "companion stone", part of an art project instituted in 2010. The walk also takes in a prominent wooden pole also once used as a guide to travellers and parish boundary marker.'
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- Norwich's Nooks & CranniesCategory: NorwichType of Walk: City HeritageCreated:
- Preston Tours and TrailsCategory: PrestonType of Walk: City HeritageCreated:
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- *Walking in Mid SussexCategory: Mid SussexType of Walk: Wellbeing WalksCreated:
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- Walks in SalfordCategory: SalfordType of Walk: Townscape HeritageCreated:
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- *Harrow CouncilCategory: HarrowType of Website: Unitary AuthorityCreated:
- *Hillsborough ForestCategory: Lisburn & CastlereaghSize (acreage): 200Type of Website: ForestCreated:
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- *Surrey Heath Borough CouncilCategory: Surrey HeathType of Website: Local Government DistrictCreated:
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