Walking is one of Britain’s favourite pastimes, and with the incredible breadth and variety that the British countryside has to offer, it’s easy to see why.
It’s a great way to exercise, to take in stunning views, get some fresh air in your lungs, and for getting to the next pub.
15 National Parks, over 11,000 miles of coastline, a cherished network of 2000 miles of canals and rivers, and over 52,000 pubs! The choice on offer is staggering, from gentle strolls to challenging hikes, there is a route to please everyone.
Below are a handful of great trails and walks to get your juices flowing, including the one voted Britain’s favourite.
The Calf & Cautley Spout, Howgill Fells, Cumbria
Distance: 11.5 miles
Nearest campsite:
Cross Hall Farm Caravan Park
Interesting Fact:
Tis home to the UK’s highest waterfall.
Moel Siabod, Snowdonia, Wales
Distance: 6 miles
Nearest campsite:
Llyn Gwynant Campsite
Interesting Fact:
On a clear day it is possible to see 13 of the 14 highest peaks in Wales without turning your head
Lyndhurst to Beaulieu River, New Forest
Distance: 8 miles
Nearest campsite:
Denny Wood Campsite
Interesting Fact:
Beaulieu River is one of the few privately owned rivers in the world, and has been conserved by the Montagu family for over 400 years
Hadrian’s Wall Path, National Trail
Distance: 84 miles
Nearest campsite:
Hadrians Wall Caravan And Camping Site
Interesting Fact:
It took around 15,000 men about 6 years to build
Lizard Peninsula Coast
Distance: 7 miles
Nearest campsite:
Henrys Campsite
Interesting Fact:
Lizard Point is the most southerly point of the British mainland
Pembrokeshire Coast Path, National Trail
Distance: 186 miles
Nearest campsite:
Llanungar Caravan Park and Campsite
Interesting Fact:
Nowhere in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is more than 10 miles from the sea
Cleeve Hill, Cotswolds
Distance: 6 miles
Nearest campsite:
Cheltenham Racecourse Caravan And Motorhome Club Site
Interesting Fact:
At 330m (1,083 ft) Cleeve Hill is the highest point both of the Cotswolds hill range and in the county of Gloucestershire
Compton Bay, Isle of Wight
Distance: 8 miles
Nearest campsite:
Grange Farm Brighstone Bay
Interesting Fact:
When the tide is low it is possible to see actual dinosaur footprints
The Wey & Arun Canal, West Sussex
Distance: 3 & 6 miles
Nearest campsite:
Springbok Estate Farm
Interesting Fact:
In it’s day the canal provided an efficient route from London to Portsmouth, but after its closure in 1871 became known as London’s Lost Route to the Sea
Corfe Castle to Ballard Down
Distance: 5 miles
Nearest campsite:
Downshay Farm Campsite
Interesting Fact:
Corfe Castle was built by William the Conqueror, and was one of the first stone castles in England
Kerry Ridgeway, Welsh Borders
Distance: 15 miles
Nearest campsite:
Foxholes Castle Camping
Interesting Fact:
The route follows a ridgetop overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other
Helvellyn, Cumbria
Distance: 10 miles
Nearest campsite:
Side Farm Campsite
Interesting Fact:
Helvellyn is the 3rd highest mountain in England, and was voted no.1 in ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Walks 2018
Hiring a motorhome is the perfect way to navigate your walking holiday. You’ll have access to the best routes and trails all over the country, not to mention your own comfortable basecamp for when you’re ready to shed your hiking boots and put your feet up!
