UK Walking

From the furthest corners of the mainland to the most challenging and remote of footpaths, Mark Rowe investigates Britain’s incredible extremities and the best ways to explore them on foot…

Away from the hordes of monster-spotting tourists, Paul Miles enjoys unhindered views of Loch Ness’ famous Highland scenery from a new trail that explores its less-visited southern shores…

The Ayrshire & Arran coastal paths showcase some of West Scotland’s most beautiful, wild and accessible coastline…

John Manning scours Britain for the best neighbouring peaks: one a testing day out, the other more accessible to all…

Britain has more than 350 National Nature Reserves, protecting some of our most beautiful, wild and diverse habitats. But which ones offer the best walks? Stephen Morris went to find out…

Chris Hatherill explores the Ridgeway’s ‘missing link’ between two of Britain’s most spectacular Neolithic monuments, which will soon be opened up as the newly created Great Stones Way…

With the 40th anniversary of the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail approaching, David Atkinson uncovers the rich history of the Saxon earthwork it follows and the bid to get it listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site…

Is it possible to explore the best of Britain’s cities on foot while avoiding all the traffic? Mark Rowe thinks so with this list of serene urban rambles…

Once world-renowned for its lead mining, the North Pennines is now known for its fascinating industrial heritage and beautiful open countryside. Mark Rowe sets out to explore the Weardale Way…

What would a winter walk be without the warm hearth and fortifying pint of a great pub at the end of it? Neil Coates – pub walks author and real ale lover – shares his favourite walker-friendly watering holes and the stunning trails that take you there…