Woman standing on a mountain summit overlooking lakes and rolling hills in Central Scotland

National Trails & Walking Routes.

Discover the best paths for walking holidays and outdoor adventures across the UK & Europe.

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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > sussex-border-path
Rolling chalk hills of the South Downs near Lewes in East Sussex, with farmland and dramatic skies along the Sussex Border Path.
Sussex Border Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Sussex Border Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. A 150-mile route around East and West Sussex through varied landscapes.

Pilgrimage Route
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > pilgrims-way
Colourful riverside gardens and historic timber-framed houses along the River Stour in Canterbury, Kent, England.
Pilgrims’ Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Ancient routes, downs, and historic towns.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > downs-link
Rolling chalk hills and farmland near Steyning in the South Downs National Park, West Sussex, England.
Downs Link – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Downs Link from the North Downs to the South Downs for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures along disused railway paths.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > vanguard-way
Wooden footbridge over a stream in Ashdown Forest, surrounded by green woodland.
Vanguard Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Vanguard Way from Croydon to Newhaven for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore woodland, downs, and coastal paths.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > 1066-country-walk
Cobbled Mermaid Street in Rye, East Sussex, lined with historic timbered and brick houses on a sunny day.
1066 Country Walk – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the 1066 Country Walk in East Sussex for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Follow a historic route from Pevensey to Rye.

Long-distance Route
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > saxon-shore-way
Alt text: Ruins of Hastings Castle overlooking the sea and town of Hastings, East Sussex, with the coastline and pier visible along the Saxon Shore Way trail.
Saxon Shore Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Saxon Shore Way in Kent for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. A historic coastal route of castles, marshes, and seaside towns.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > greensand-way
Morning sunlight filtering through tall pine trees on Blackheath Common, Surrey, along the Greensand Way walking trail.
Greensand Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Greensand Way across Surrey and Kent for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Rolling hills, woodlands, and historic villages.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > england-coast-path-south-east-sections
Walking trails along the White Cliffs of Dover, part of the England Coast Path in Kent, with dramatic chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel.
England Coast Path (South East Sections) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the England Coast Path in South East England for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore chalk cliffs, seaside towns, and beaches.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > ridgeway
Walkers following the Ridgeway National Trail across rolling chalk farmland and open downs under a wide summer sky.
Ridgeway – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Ridgeway National Trail from Wiltshire to Buckinghamshire for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures along Britain’s oldest road.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path
The Thames Barrier illuminated at night with reflections on the River Thames, and the Canary Wharf skyline glowing in the background, London.
Thames Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Thames Path National Trail from the Cotswolds to London for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures along the River Thames.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path-cotswolds-section
Halfpenny Bridge across the River Thames, at Lechlade, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Thames Path (Cotswolds Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cotswolds section of the Thames Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore quiet villages, meadows, and river scenery.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path-south-east-section
Panoramic view of Iffley Lock on the River Thames path at sunseth, with beautiful blooming gardens and fresh flowers in the springtime - Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Thames Path (South East Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South East section of the Thames Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Riverside trails from London into Oxfordshire.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > north-downs-way
A well worn path leads along side trees and open countryside, with a cloudy blue sky on a summers day.
North Downs Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the North Downs Way from Farnham to Dover for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Chalk hills, castles, and countryside views.

Long-distance Route
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > coast-to-coast-path-lake-district-section
View across Haweswater Reservoir in the Lake District, with wooded islands, surrounding fells, and bright green slopes under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Coast to Coast Path (Lake District Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Lake District section of the Coast to Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Fells, valleys, and lakeside routes.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > weavers-way
Traditional white windmill in the Norfolk Broads surrounded by reeds and open marshland, under a wide blue sky.
Weavers’ Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Weavers’ Way in Norfolk for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. A 61-mile route through the Broads, coast, and countryside.

Long-distance Route
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www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > suffolk-coast-path
View of a shingle path leading through Dulwich heath on a sunny blue sky day.
Suffolk Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Suffolk Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Discover heaths, estuaries, and seaside villages along the coast.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > thames-path-london-section
Thames path on a sunny day
Thames Path (London Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Thames Path through London for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. From the Thames Barrier to Hampton Court along the river.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > pennine-way
A female hike climes over a stone wall along the Pennine Way.
Pennine Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures across moors, dales, and rugged hill country.

Long-distance Route
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > coast-to-coast-path
Wain Wath Falls / Wain Wath Falls on the river swale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England.
Coast to Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Coast to Coast Path from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures across lakes, dales, and moors.

Long-distance Route
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > northumberland-coast-path
A promenade in Whitley bay with St Mary's lighthouse in the background.
Northumberland Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Northumberland Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Castles, dunes, and seaside villages along 62 miles of coast.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-west-coast-path-cornwall-section
Stone steps winding along a coastal cliff above turquoise sea at Porthcurno, Cornwall.
South West Coast Path (Cornwall Section) – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South West Coast Path in Cornwall for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Discover rugged cliffs, beaches, and fishing villages.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > cotswolds-way
An old sign showing the Cotswolds way stands in front of golden stone buildings.
Cotswold Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Rolling hills, villages, and heritage sites.

Long-distance Route
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > cumbria-way
View of a wooden dock on a lake with people standing and boats moored, surrounded by trees and hills, with a bird flying above and green mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Cumbria Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Cumbria Way through the Lake District for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore valleys, fells, and lakeside paths.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > norfolk-coast-path
View of reed beds surrounding a lake overlooking open countryside.
Norfolk Coast Path – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the Norfolk Coast Path for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore seaside towns, salt marshes, and stunning coastal views.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > south-downs-way
view of the severn sisters white cliffs and sea.
South Downs Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Walk the South Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne. A National Trail of chalk hills, countryside views, and self-guided walking holidays.

National Trail
Self Guided Travel
www.selfguidedtravel.com > trails > peddars-way
Peddars Way – Walking Holidays and Outdoor Adventures

Follow the Peddars Way in Norfolk for self-guided walking holidays and outdoor adventures. Explore historic paths, nearby trails, and local stays.