100 Greatest Walks in Britain

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Good for – canal walks, city centre, green hills, history of the Industrial Revolution. 90 – Regent’s Canal The hardest decision was to exclude Nantlle, but that’s included as the optional 8th day, as we never follow the rules we set out for ourselves. 1 Snowdon Challenge

Good for – fabulous London sights of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye, Tate Modern and Tower Bridge. 62 – Fife Coastal Path Good for – variety of landscapes, historical and cultural interest, unique causeway finish. 50 – Bempton Cliffs If you want to be one of the first people to walk this unique path, and its 1,400 km (870 miles), then this guide will give you a taste of the route and what it has in store for you. Where Does the Wales Coast Path Start?

The Complete Guide to Walking the Wales Coast Path

Route Highlights: Walking across the path from Alnmouth, Warkworth Castles cuts an impressive figure upon its mount overlooking the wide, open beaches of the Northumberland coast. Indeed, Nortumberland county has more castles than other in England, with Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh being particular highlights. See Full Route > Where are Rye and Camber Sands? The mediaeval town of Rye and Camber Sands are located on the East Sussex Coast. Where is Anglesey? – Anglesey is an island off the North West Wales coast – it is connected to Wales by the Pont Menai suspension bridge.

As the countdown began, we eagerly awaited to see what trail would come out on top…but the programme also served as a reminder to the sheer amount of beautiful natural spaces across the British Countryside, all inspiration for the next big adventure! Good for – picture perfect village of pastel painted houses, pretty harbour and unspoilt coastline. 15 – Ben Nevis Where is the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal? – The Gloucester & Sharpness Canal walk runs from the Roman city of Gloucester to the port of Sharpness on the River Severn in South West England. When it was built in the 1800’s it was the broadest and deepest canal in the world. Britain is bursting with beautiful, inspiring places to walk. From stunning coastlines, fascinating cities, and magical woodlands to canals rich in wildlife and the wild open moorland heaths and downs. So, let's get exploring the best walks in Britain, all voted for by the British public. Where is The Coffin Route? – The Coffin Route runs from Ambleside to the consecrated ground at St Oswald’s in Grasmere, in the Lake District.Presented by Julia Bradbury and Ore Oduba, Britain’s Favourite Walks: Top 100 showcases the finest rambles, scrambles and ambles across the countryside and through cities to bring viewers the ultimate guide to the beautiful British outdoors. Good for – wildlife in a varied landscape – 2 breeds of deer live here, woodland, King Henry’s Mound where legend has it that King Henry VIII was standing with third wife Jane Seymour, watching the Tower of London, when second wife Ann Boleyn was executed. 97 – Cave Hill Country Park & Belfast Castle Where is Ingleborough? – Ingleborough is a mountain in Yorkshire, the second highest of the Three Peaks Challenge.

Walking is one of Britain’s best loved pastimes, with around nine million of us enjoying pulling on our hiking boots and heading for the great outdoors every month… This could be your next big adventure – you’re going to be blown away.” – Julia Bradbury An ITV programme, presented by Julia Bradbury and Ore Oduba, brought viewers the ultimate guide to the beautiful British outdoors. Good for – beautiful beach and crystal clear water, film location for Burt Lancaster’s Local Hero. 64 – The Great Glen Way Where are Alnmouth Beach and Warkworth? – Alnmouth Beach and Warkworth are located on the North East coast in the county of Northumberland. Good for – beautiful views of Helvellyn and Rydal Water, two homes of poet William Wordsworth. 26 – Dovedale to Milldale

Where is Mawgan Porth? – Mawgan Porth is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast, 4 miles north of Newquay.

Where are Linn of Dee and Ben Macdui – the Linn of Dee and Ben Macdui, Britain’s second highest mountain, can both be found in the Cairngorms National Park. Where is The Sandstone Trail? – The Sandstone Trail runs from Frodsham in Cheshire to Whitchurch in Shropshire.Anyone seeking quintessential highlands scenery would be hard pressed to do better than the West Highland Way, a route through the dramatic landscape that has proved hugely popular with hikers year upon year. Where is the North Antrim Coast Path? – The North Antrim Coast Path runs for 40 miles from Portstewart Strand to Murlough Bay in Northern Ireland.