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Norfolk Coast National Landscape, England

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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.

England

Peddars Way – First Long-Distance Walk Through Norfolk

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Walkers on a raised coastal path beside saltmarsh and tidal water on the Norfolk Coast Path, with soft winter light and misty horizons.

England

Norfolk Coast Path – Walking the Edge of Land and Sea

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Abbey Gate at Bury St Edmunds on St Edmund’s Way in Suffolk.

England

St Edmund’s Way – Walking Suffolk’s Sacred Landscape

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Rural church and countryside landscape along the Stour Valley Path.

England

Stour Valley Path – Walking the River Through Constable Country

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Traditional windpump beside marshland on the Weavers’ Way in the Norfolk Broads.

England

Weavers’ Way – Walking Norfolk’s Hidden Inland Landscapes

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Estuary marshland and coastal path along the Suffolk Coast Path.

England

Suffolk Coast Path – Walking a Shifting Edge of Land and Sea

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Spain

GR® 38 Wine & Fish Route – From Vineyards to the Atlantic Coast

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England

Thames Path (South East) – Following the River Through Countryside and Towns

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Mountain landscape above Haweswater in the Lake District on the Coast to Coast Path.

England

Coast to Coast Path (Lake District) – Crossing England’s Highest Ground

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Walker crossing a stile beside a Pennine Way signpost on open upland moorland.

England

Pennine Way – Walking the Spine of England

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Waterfall and limestone cliffs along the Coast to Coast Path in the Yorkshire Dales.

England

Coast to Coast Path – Crossing England from Sea to Sea

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Coastal walking path through sand dunes with views to Dunstanburgh Castle along the Northumberland Coast Path.

England

Northumberland Coast Path – Walking England’s Northern Coast

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Stone steps and clifftop path on the South West Coast Path above the Atlantic Ocean in Cornwall, with turquoise sea and exposed rocky headland.

England

South West Coast Path (Cornwall) – Walking the Atlantic Edge of England

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England

Cotswold Way – High Paths Through England’s Pastoral Heart

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View across Derwentwater towards Cat Bells, with a lakeside jetty in the foreground, calm water, woodland, and the green fells of the Lake District under a soft, cloudy sky.

England

Cumbria Way – Walking Line Through the Heart of the Lake District

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Northern Ireland

Ulster Way – Walking Across Northern Ireland’s Coasts, Hills, and Lakelands

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Ireland

Western Way – Moorland and Mountain Walking Through Connemara and Mayo

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England

Isle of Wight Coastal Path – Coastal Walking Around the Isle of Wight

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Limestone pavement with Pen-y-ghent rising above the Ribble Valley in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

England

Ribble Way – Riverside and Valley Walking from the Yorkshire Dales to the Irish Sea

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England

Icknield Way – Chalk Ridge and Ancient Track Walking Across Southern England

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Tintern Abbey in the wooded Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, along the Wye Valley Walk.

Wales

Wye Valley Walk – Riverside and Woodland Walking Along the River Wye

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Wales

Anglesey Coast Path – Coastal Walking Around the Isle of Anglesey

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Wales

Wales Coast Path – Coastal Walking Around the Welsh Shoreline

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Wales

Glyndŵr’s Way – Hill and Valley Walking in Mid Wales

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Scotland

John Muir Way – Coast and Canal Walking Across Central Scotland

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Hillside path on the Great Glen Way overlooking Loch Ness and forested slopes in the Scottish Highlands under dramatic cloud.

Scotland

Great Glen Way – Canal and Lochside Walking Across the Scottish Highlands

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Ireland

Copper Coast – Coastal Walking in County Waterford

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Ireland

Burren Way – Limestone Landscapes and Coastal Walking in County Clare

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Walker ascending the Cleveland Way along steep clifftops above the North Sea on the North Yorkshire coast.

England

Cleveland Way – Moorland Ridges and Clifftop Walking Above the North Sea

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Scotland

Hebridean Way – Island Walking Across the Outer Hebrides

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High alpine walking trail with hikers crossing a balcony path above the valley in the French Alps.

France

GR5 (Briançon to Geneva) – Walking the High Alps to the Swiss Border

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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

France

GR5 (Nice to Briançon) – Walking from the Mediterranean to the High Alps

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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.

England

Dales High Way – Walking the High Ground of the Yorkshire Dales

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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.

England

Hadrian’s Wall Path – Walking the Line of Rome’s Northern Frontier

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Walkers in a limestone dale on the Limestone Way in the White Peak, Derbyshire.

England

Limestone Way – Walking the White Backbone of the Peak District

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Northern Ireland

Causeway Coast Way – Walking Northern Ireland’s Basalt Coast

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Cherhill White Horse above rolling chalk hills on the Wessex Ridgeway in Wiltshire.

England

Wessex Ridgeway – Walking the High Ground of Ancient Wessex

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Girl in blue hoodie and with the black backpack looks on the Lulworth Cove, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, UK

England

South West Coast Path (Dorset & Jurassic Coast) – Walking Through Deep Time

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Wooded cliffs and rocky shoreline on the South West Coast Path in Exmoor.

England

South West Coast Path (Somerset & Exmoor) – Where Moorland Meets the Sea

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Sussex Border Path – Walking the Edge of the Weald

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England

Vanguard Way – Walking from London to the South Coast

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Ruins of Hastings Castle overlooking the coast on the Saxon Shore Way

England

Saxon Shore Way – Walking England’s Ancient Coastal Frontier

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England

England Coast Path (South East) – Walking the Shores of Southern England

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Chalk downland track across open countryside on The Ridgeway National Trail.

England

The Ridgeway – Walking Britain’s Oldest Road

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Stone bridge over the River Thames along the Thames Path in the Cotswolds.

England

Thames Path (Cotswolds) – Walking the River from Its Source

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Wales

Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Walking Wales’s Wild Western Edge

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Wales

Snowdon Horseshoe – Walking a High Mountain Circuit in Eryri

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Walkers on the West Highland Way with train and Buachaille Etive Mòr in the Scottish Highlands.

Scotland

West Highland Way – Walking from Scotland’s Lowlands to the Highlands

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Glendalough valley and Upper Lake on the Wicklow Way in County Wicklow.

Ireland

Wicklow Way – Walking Ireland’s Garden Mountains

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Walker with backpack on coastal headland along the Dingle Way in County Kerry.

Ireland

Dingle Way – Walking the Atlantic Edge of Ireland

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Walkers crossing stone bridge in the Gap of Dunloe on the Kerry Way in County Kerry.

Ireland

Kerry Way – Walking Ireland’s Mountain and Lake Country

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Walkers crossing tidal sands near Padstow on the Saints’ Way in Cornwall.

England

Saints’ Way – Walking Cornwall’s Inland Spine

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Two Moors Way descending through wooded valley on Exmoor.

England

Two Moors Way – Walking Between Dartmoor and Exmoor

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Rolling farmland and estuary views along the South West Coast Path in South Devon.

England

South West Coast Path (South Devon) – Walking a Sheltered and Varied Coast

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Rugged clifftop walking path above the Atlantic on the North Devon coast, with steep green cliffs, headlands, and calm blue sea below along the South West Coast Path.

England

South West Coast Path (North Devon) – Walking the Wild Atlantic Cliffs

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England

South West Coast Path – Walking the Long Edge of England

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Historic buildings beside the River Stour in Canterbury on the Pilgrims’ Way.

England

Pilgrims’ Way – Walking an Ancient Route Across Southern England

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Rolling chalk downland and farmland along the Downs Link in West Sussex.

England

Downs Link – Walking Between Two Downs

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Cobbled street lined with historic houses in Rye, East Sussex.

England

1066 Country Walk – Walking the Landscape of Conquest

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Woodland trail through pine trees on the Greensand Way in Surrey.

England

Greensand Way – Southern England’s Greensand Ridge Walking Trail

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Two people standing by the River Thames looking toward Tower Bridge with a red London bus crossing.

England

Thames Path – Walking England’s Great River

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.Chalk hillside path overlooking farmland on the North Downs Way.

England

North Downs Way – Following England’s Chalk Ridge

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Riverside walkway with benches and moored boats along the Thames Path in London.

England

Thames Path (London) – Walking the River Through the Capital

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Walker on the South Downs Way overlooking the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters on the Sussex coast.

England

South Downs Way – Ridge Route from Winchester to Eastbourne

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King’s Lynn railway station entrance in Norfolk, a key rail gateway for reaching the Norfolk Coast National Landscape and Norfolk Coast Path by train.

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Getting to the Norfolk Coast National Landscape by Train

The Norfolk Coast National Landscape is one of the most accessible coastal landscapes in eastern England for travellers arriving without a car. Rail connections into King's Lynn provide a straightforward route into the western edge of the landscape, with onward bus services linking the coast, walking routes, and seaside villages.

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Peddars Way

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Knettishall Heath Walking Routes and the Start of the Peddars Way

Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve sits on the Suffolk–Norfolk border, where open heathland and woodland meet. It is also the starting point of the Peddars Way, making it both a destination in its own right and the beginning of a long-distance route.

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Peddars Way

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Peddars Way Footfall: A Quieter National Trail in England

The Peddars Way is one of the quieter long-distance routes in England, with an estimated 20,000–25,000 people using the trail each year. This includes walkers, cyclists, and horse riders using permitted sections of the route.

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Are there shops and places to eat along the Peddars Way

Food and shops along the Peddars Way are limited and spread out, particularly in the southern sections of the route. Most options are found in villages along or near the path, with long stretches in between where there are no facilities.

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What wildlife will I see walking the Peddars Way

Wildlife along the Peddars Way reflects the mix of Breckland heath, farmland, and open countryside across Norfolk. Much of the walking is quiet and rural, with regular sightings of birds, deer, and small mammals, particularly between Knettishall Heath and Holme-next-the-Sea.

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What’s the weather like walking the Peddars Way

The weather along the Peddars Way is generally dry compared to much of the UK, particularly through the Breckland and inland sections of Norfolk. Conditions are often settled, with open skies and low rainfall, especially from mid spring through summer.

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What’s the ground like walking the Peddars Way

The ground along the Peddars Way is generally firm and easy to walk, with long, straight sections following the line of a Roman road. Underfoot conditions are consistent for much of the route, with a mix of sandy soil, compacted tracks, and some paved sections through villages.

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Peddars Way

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Peddars Way Route Map – From Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea

The Peddars Way route runs from Knettishall Heath to Holme-next-the-Sea, crossing quiet countryside, historic villages, and open landscapes through the heart of Norfolk. As a self-guided travel route, it links places such as Great Cressingham, Castle Acre, Great Massingham, and Ringstead before reaching the coast, where it connects with the Norfolk Coast Path.

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Leaving the Norfolk Coast Path by Train

Leaving the Norfolk Coast Path is straightforward by rail, with connections linking the coast to Norwich, London, and the wider network.

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Finishing the Norfolk Coast Path at Hopton-on-Sea

The Norfolk Coast Path finishes at Hopton-on-Sea on the eastern edge of Norfolk, near the Suffolk border. After following the coast from Hunstanton through beaches, saltmarsh, villages, and seaside towns, the route reaches a quieter stretch of shoreline with low cliffs and open sea views.

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Getting to the Norfolk Coast Path by Train

Access to the Norfolk Coast Path is straightforward by rail, with connections linking the coastline to London and the wider network. The route works well with public transport, allowing you to arrive at one end and leave from another.

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Where to Stay on the Norfolk Coast Path

Accommodation on the Norfolk Coast Path is found in villages and towns along the coast. Most walkers plan the route in sections, staying in places such as Hunstanton, Wells-next-the-Sea, Blakeney, Cromer, and Great Yarmouth.

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National Landscapes & National Parks

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Walkers beside the River Stour in Dedham Vale National Landscape, passing grazing cattle and riverside meadows in soft autumn light.

East of England

Dedham Vale National Landscape – River Valley Meadows and Painted Countryside

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Estuary marshland and tidal creeks with big skies along the Suffolk Coast and Heaths National Landscape.

East of England

Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape – Shingle Shores, Heathland, and Big Skies

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Traditional sailing boat passing a riverside windmill on a tree-lined waterway in The Broads National Park, Norfolk.

East of England

The Broads National Park – Wetlands, Rivers, and Open Skies

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South East England

Kent Downs National Landscape – Chalk Escarpments, Valleys, and Orchard Country

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View of Ashopton Viaduct crossing Ladybower Reservoir, surrounded by woodland and moorland hills in the Peak District National Park, England.

The Midlands

Peak District National Park – Limestone Dales, Gritstone Moors, and Upland Valleys

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Northern Spain & Atlantic Coast

Valderejo Natural Park – Limestone Canyons, Oak Woodland, and Quiet Upland Valleys

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Northern Spain & Atlantic Coast

Gorbeia Natural Park – Forested Highlands, Pasture, and Basque Mountain Landscapes

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Layered mountain ridges and forested hills in Urkiola Natural Park, Basque Country, with mist drifting through valleys and rolling upland terrain.

Northern Spain & Atlantic Coast

Urkiola Natural Park – Limestone Peaks, Forested Valleys, and Mountain Pastures

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Mourne Mountains

Mourne Mountains National Landscape – Granite Peaks, High Ridges, and Coastal Edges

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North West England

South Pennines National Landscape – Gritstone Moors, Reservoir Valleys and Pennine Walking

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Mourne Mountains

Ring of Gullion National Landscape – Volcanic Hills, Forest Trails and Walking Around Slieve Gullion

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Causeway Coast

Binevenagh National Landscape – Basalt Cliffs, Lough Shores and Coastal Walking Above Lough Foyle

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Yorkshire and the Humber

Nidderdale National Landscape – Reservoir Valleys, Moorland Edges and Yorkshire Dales Walking

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Strangford & Lecale Peninsula

Strangford and Lecale National Landscape – Coastal Paths, Lough Shores and Rolling Drumlin Hills in County Down

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Causeway Coast

Antrim Coast and Glens National Landscape – Basalt Cliffs, Glens and Coastal Routes Along Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast

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North Wales

Anglesey National Landscape – Coastal Paths, Cliffs and Island Walking Around Ynys Môn

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South Wales

Gower National Landscape – Coastal Cliffs, Beaches and Moorland on the Gower Peninsula

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Central Scotland

Pentland Hills Regional Park – Moorland Ridges, Reservoir Valleys and Hill Walking Near Edinburgh

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South West Scotland

Galloway Forest Park – Forest Trails, Granite Hills, and Quiet Upland Routes

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Causeway Coast

Causeway Coast National Landscape – Basalt Cliffs, Atlantic Headlands, and Open Shores

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Green hills and winding valleys in the Sperrin Mountains National Landscape, Northern Ireland’s largest upland area known for walking trails and outdoor adventures.

Fermanagh Lakelands

Sperrin Mountains National Landscape – Open Uplands, Peatlands, and Northern Ireland’s Quiet Interior

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Atlantic puffins on the cliffs of Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales, overlooking the misty sea.

West Wales

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – Cliffs, Headlands, and Wales’s Maritime Edge

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Mid Wales

Cambrian Mountains National Landscape – Open Moorland, Empty Uplands, and Wales’s Quiet Heart

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Autumn view across the Surrey Hills National Landscape, with rolling green fields, scattered trees, and wooded ridges leading to a distant village under soft light.

South East England

Surrey Hills National Landscape – Chalk Ridges, Wooded Greensand, and Valleys

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A golden sunset, low illuminated cloud on the horizon over a deep green grass valley, North Wessex Downs AONB.

South East England

North Wessex Downs National Landscape – Chalk Downland, Valleys, and Ancient Routes

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Walking trail through the New Forest National Park with towering ancient trees, dappled sunlight, and a peaceful woodland setting

South East England

New Forest National Park – Ancient Woodland, Open Heath, and Grazed Commons

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Autumn landscape of the South Downs National Park with colourful woodland on a hillside, sweeping green fields, and wide views across the valley under a cloudy sky.

South East England

South Downs National Park – Chalk Ridges, River Valleys, and Open Downland

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Rolling hills and patchwork farmland at sunset in the Cotswolds National Landscape.

South West England

Cotswolds National Landscape – Limestone Hills, Valleys, and Pastoral Plateaus

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Chalk hills and beechwood valleys in the Chilterns National Landscape.

South East England

Chilterns National Landscape – Chalk Hills, Wooded Valleys, and Open Commons

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Derwentwater with wooded shoreline and surrounding fells in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.

North West England

Lake District National Park – Mountains, Valleys, and Cultural Landscapes

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View across Morecambe Bay with limestone hills and pastoral countryside in Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape.

North West England

Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape – Limestone Coast, Woodlands, and Tidal Estuaries

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North Wales

Dee Valley National Landscape – River Gorges, Hillsides, and Borderland Walking Routes

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Yorkshire and the Humber

Howardian Hills National Landscape – Rolling Hills, Wooded Estates, and Quiet Country Routes

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The Midlands

Cannock Chase National Landscape – Forest Trails, Heathland, and Open Woodland Routes

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The Midlands

Shropshire Hills National Landscape – Hills, Heathland, and Historic Border Country Routes

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North West England

Forest of Bowland National Landscape – Moorland Hills, Forest Valleys, and Quiet Countryside Routes

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Walkers crossing the limestone pavement at Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire and the Humber

Yorkshire Dales National Park – Limestone Valleys, Open Moors, and Pastoral Uplands

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Canoeists paddling along a winding stretch of the River Wye, surrounded by green meadows and dense woodland in the Wye Valley National Landscape.

South West England

Wye Valley National Landscape – Wooded Gorges, Limestone Cliffs, and River Valleys

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Peaceful hillside scene in the North York Moors with sheep, dry stone walls, and rolling green valleys.

Yorkshire and the Humber

North York Moors National Park – Heather Moorland, Deep Valleys, and Coastal Cliffs

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A panoramic view of the rolling green farmland and hedgerows of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, seen from a hillside overlooking fields and scattered trees under a cloudy summer sky.

The Midlands

Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape – Chalk Hills, Dry Valleys, and Open Farmland

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Red sandstone cliffs and coastal path overlooking a sheltered bay in the East Devon National Landscape, England

South West England

East Devon National Landscape – Red Cliffs, Pebble Ridges, and Rural Valleys

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Sheltered coastal bay and headland walking route in the South Devon National Landscape, England.

South West England

South Devon National Landscape – Sheltered Estuaries, Rolling Cliffs, and Coastal Farmland

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A wide landscape view of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with rolling hills, autumn colours, and a shimmering lake surrounded by forests and open upland scenery.

South Wales

Brecon Beacons National Park – Mountain Ridges, River Valleys, and Open Uplands

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Walkers on a coastal path approaching Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island, with blue skies, grassy dunes, and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape.

North East England

Northumberland Coast National Landscape – Dunes, Wide Beaches, and Castle Headlands

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Plas Weunydd Hotel, Blaenau Ffestiniog – Stay in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

North Wales

Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park – Mountains, Slate Landscapes, and Wales’s High Ground

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Two hikers walk along a mountain trail above a sea of clouds in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Scotland, with golden morning light over the surrounding hills.

The Highlands

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park – Loch Shores, Wooded Glens, and Accessible Highland Landscapes

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A hiker walks along a mountain trail in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, surrounded by heather-covered hills and sweeping glen views under a cloudy sky.

The Highlands

Cairngorms National Park – High Plateaux, Ancient Forests, and Vast Mountain Landscapes

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Snow-capped Nephin Beg mountain rising above open blanket bog in Wild Nephin (Ballycroy) National Park, County Mayo, Ireland, under moody skies.

West of Ireland

Wild Nephin (Ballycroy) National Park – Atlantic Uplands, Blanket Bog, and Open Wilderness

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Rolling hills and wooded valleys in Exmoor National Park near Countisbury.

South West England

Exmoor National Park – Moorland Plateaus, Deep Valleys, and Wild Coast

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High Alpine landscape in Queyras Regional Natural Park with snow patches, rocky ridges, and a glacial lake below.

The French Alps

Queyras Regional Natural Park – High Alpine Valleys, Larch Forests, and Border Mountains

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Alpine walking landscape above Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée in Mercantour National Park, with open meadows and larch forest.

The French Alps

Mercantour National Park – High Peaks, Deep Valleys, and Mediterranean–Alpine Edges

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Hadrian’s Wall winding along rocky crags and open upland scenery in Northumberland National Park, England.

North East England

Northumberland National Park – Uplands, Dark Skies, and Border Country

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Upland path beside Lough Veagh in Glenveagh National Park, with granite hills, blanket bog, and open Donegal mountain landscape.

West of Ireland

Glenveagh National Park – Mountains, Blanket Bog, and Atlantic Wilderness

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Mountain ridge and walking path overlooking lakes and Atlantic coastline in Connemara National Park.

West of Ireland

Connemara National Park – Mountains, Blanket Bog, and Atlantic Moorland

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Limestone hills and seasonal wetland reflected in still water in The Burren National Park.

West of Ireland

The Burren National Park – Limestone Pavements, Karst Hills, and Atlantic Edges

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Lakes and wooded islands in Killarney National Park with mountains and a historic castle on the shoreline.

West of Ireland

Killarney National Park – Mountains, Lakes, and Atlantic Woodland

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River and glacial valley landscape at Glendalough in Wicklow Mountains National Park with monastic tower in the distance.

Ireland’s South and East Coast

Wicklow Mountains National Park – Granite Massifs, Glacial Valleys, and Upland Bogs

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Island harbour and granite headlands in the Isles of Scilly National Landscape with boats anchored in sheltered waters.

South West England

Isles of Scilly National Landscape – Atlantic Islands, Granite Headlands, and Open Seas

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Open chalk downland and rolling ridges in the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape.

South West England

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape – Chalk Downland, Wooded Valleys, and Ancient Chase

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Rolling farmland and wooded valleys in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape on the Devon–Somerset border.

South West England

Blackdown Hills National Landscape – Wooded Ridges, Spring-Fed Valleys, and Quiet Plateaus

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Walking trail through grassy slopes and woodland in the Mendip Hills National Landscape, Somerset, with views across the countryside.

South West England

Mendip Hills National Landscape – Limestone Ridges, Gorges, and Open Plateaus

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View across the Quantock Hills National Landscape in Somerset with summer wildflowers, rolling farmland, and distant sea views.

South West England

Quantock Hills National Landscape – Heathy Ridges, Wooded Combes, and Open Moor

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South West England

Dorset National Landscape – Chalk Ridges, Limestone Coast, and Rolling Downland

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Rugged cliffs and rocky headland at Valley of the Rocks on the North Devon Coast, overlooking the sea at sunset.

South West England

North Devon Coast National Landscape – High Cliffs, Open Moorland, and Atlantic Shores

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River Tamar at Calstock with the Calstock Viaduct crossing the wooded valley, boats moored along the river in the Tamar Valley National Landscape.

South West England

Tamar Valley National Landscape – Wooded Valleys, Tidal Rivers, and Mining Heritage

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Turquoise sea and rugged cliffs at Kynance Cove on the Lizard Peninsula, part of Cornwall National Landscape, with wildflowers in the foreground.

South West England

Cornwall National Landscape – Clifftop Coast, Moorland Ridges, and Atlantic Headlands

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River with large stepping stones flowing through Dartmoor National Park, surrounded by green meadows, yellow gorse, and tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.

South West England

Dartmoor National Park – Granite Tors, Open Moor, and Enclosed Valleys

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Saltmarsh and tidal creeks at sunset in the Chichester Harbour National Landscape.

South East England

Chichester Harbour National Landscape – Tidal Creeks, Low Shores, and Working Harbours

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The Needles Lighthouse off the Isle of Wight as seen from an inflatable speed boat.

South East England

Isle of Wight National Landscape – Chalk Downs, Coastal Cliffs, and Maritime Valleys

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A view across the rolling green hills and dense woodland of the High Weald National Landscape, with scattered farmhouses and the South Downs ridge visible in the distance.

South East England

High Weald National Landscape – Rolling Hills, Ancient Woodland, and Sunken Lanes

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News

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Grey seal resting on the shingle at Cley Beach on the Norfolk coast, with waves breaking behind.

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News Roundup – 28 November 2025

Nature Reserves Added, Wild Places Mapped, and a New Layer of Discovery Along the Norfolk Coast

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News Roundup – 21 November 2025

New Walking Routes, Stronger Local Mapping, and a Clear Focus on Dedham Vale’s Landscapes and Communities

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Connecting landscapes, communities, and visitors through slower travel.

Two walkers follow a riverside path lined with kayaks, heading toward a wooden footbridge surrounded by early spring vegetation.

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News Roundup – 14 November 2025

East of England Unites Around Nature, Trails, and Local Tourism

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National & Regional Cycle Routes

A bicycle resting on a seaside promenade beside colourful beach huts on the Suffolk coast.

Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route

Suffolk Coastal Cycle Route – Cycling the Suffolk Coast & Heaths

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Cyclist riding through a quiet Suffolk village with traditional cottages, trees, and parked cars on a calm autumn day.

South Suffolk Cycle Route

South Suffolk Cycle Route – Cycling Quiet Lanes and Wool Town Landscapes

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Seasonal highlights

Boats moored on the calm waters of the River Ore at Orford, Suffolk, with seaweed-covered wooden posts in the foreground and blue skies above.

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Autumn in Orford

Autumn comes quietly to Orford, a small village on the Suffolk Coast Path where history and landscape blend into something atmospheric and enduring. The first chill morning...

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Seasonal highlights

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Autumn on the Suffolk Coast Path

Autumn transforms the Suffolk coast into a quieter, more atmospheric place. The summer crowds are gone, the light softens, and the air feels fresher, making the Suffolk Coa...

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Autumn on Dunwich Heath & Minsmere

Autumn has a way of transforming the Suffolk coast. The air sharpens, the light softens, and familiar landscapes settle into quieter tones. Nowhere shows this shift more....

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