National Trails and Paths
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- Standard - Phillips GB Overview, OS 1:25,000, OS Road Map,
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Pennine Way National
Trail:
| Counties: Cumbria, Derbys, Durham, Gtr Man, N
Yorks, Northumberland, Borders, W Yorks |
404 km / 251
miles |
This first National Trail was formally opened after a 30-year
campaign led by Tom Stephenson of the Ramblers. It follows the
central upland spine of England from Derbyshire to the Scottish
Borders, crossing a wide variety of terrain.
The Way crosses the expanse of the gritstone moorlands of the
Kinder Plateau, the Bronte country and the predominantly limestone
areas of the Yorkshire Dales National Park which is traversed via
Malham, Pen-y-ghent, Great Shunner Fell and Keld. The Way descends
from the high fells to reach the River Tees which is followed past
High Force and Cauldron Snout waterfalls then crossing the fells to
High Cup, Great Dunfell and Cross Fell then descending to Alston to
reach the Northumberland National Park and Hadrian's Wall. The Wall
is followed to Housesteads Fort before turning north across the
Kielder Forest to Redesdale and the uplands of the Cheviot Hills.
Here the English-Scottish border fence is then followed before
gradually descending to Kirk Yetholm, where it links with the St
Cuthbert's Way.
Products available:
Pennine Way (Northern Section) National Trail -
Standard
Pennine Way (Southern Section) National Trail -
Standard
Pennine Way (Northern Section) National Trail - Deluxe
Pennine Way (Southern Section) National Trail - Deluxe
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LDWA link
Coast to Coast
(Wainwright)
| Counties: Cumbria, N Yorks |
294 km / 183
miles |
Coast to Coast (Wainwright)
The classic route by Alfred Wainwright was intended in part to
encourage others to devise their own routes, walking coast to coast
connecting the Irish and North Seas. This particular route also
links three National Parks taking a high level traverse wherever
possible. From the west, the coastal plain is crossed to, and
through, the Lake District to Shap, followed by the crossing of the
Westmorland limestone plateau to Kirkby Stephen, a climb across the
Pennine watershed to reach Keld and over Gunnerside Moor and
Melbeck Moors to Reeth and Richmond to the low level Vale of
Mowbray, before again achieving height across the North York Moors.
Between Keld and Reeth you have a choice to take the high level
route or a low level route through beautiful Swaledale.
Alfred Wainwright's pioneering route is modestly named 'A Coast
to Coast Walk'.
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Coast (Wainwright) - Standard
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to Coast (Wainwright) - Deluxe
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LDWA link
Hadrian's Wall Path National
Trail
| Counties: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne
and Wear |
137 km / 85
miles |
The Trail follows the line of the Wall built
in the second century AD by order of Roman Emperor Hadrian as a
defensive barrier that continued in use for most of the next 300
years until the Romans finally left our shores in the fifth
century. The Wall included milecastles at each Roman mile, some 80
in all, as fortified gateways to control traffic of people and
trade. Hadrian's Wall is recognised as a World Heritage Site,
Frontiers of the Roman Empire.
The Trail provides a fine coast-to-coast walk and if completed
east to west first takes the walker from urban and riverside
walking on the north bank of the Tyne to farmland above Tynedale.
The upland sections along the wild and dramatic escarpments of Whin
Sill give way to gentler pastures of Cumbria and finally the Solway
estuary and its salt marshes bring the walker to Bowness.An
alternative west to east traverse has the benefits of a following
wind and access to a city, Carlisle, at an early stage and certain
of the guidebooks describe it.
In places the Trail runs close to roads, or on minor roads. To
create the Trail footpaths were created where none currently exist
in order to provide a line as close to the Wall's remains as is
possible, but avoiding interference with it. There are real future
concerns for this World Heritage Site and in consequence a 'User
Code of Respect' was developed to include recommendations for
keeping to signed paths, avoiding interference with the remains and
using promoted circular walks especially in wet winter conditions.
In response to the intensive use of the main trail in its most
vulnerable sections, where in part it coincides for a time with the
Pennine Way/E2 E-Route around Housesteads Fort, initiatives such as
the Roman Ring and Moss Troopers' Trail and the provision of
circular walks based on the Trail seek to spread walkers into the
surrounding countryside corridor that has much to offer in scenery
and interest.
The part of the Trail within the Tyneside area is known locally
as Hadrian's Way. The Keelman's Way between Wylam and Bill Quay (14
miles) is a cyclist/pedestrian route to the south of the River Tyne
with links to the National Trail which is north of the river.
Products available:
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Wall Path National Trail - Standard
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LDWA link
South West
Coast Path National Trail
| Counties: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,
Plymouth, Somers, Torbay |
1014 km / 630
miles |
Our longest National Trail gives the
opportunity to enjoy some of Britain's finest coastal landscapes.
These are extremely varied, from rugged and remote clifftops to
sheltered estuaries, busy harbours and resorts. Moorland stretches
contrast with plateaux incised by steep coastal valleys and
intimate coves with long pebbly or sandy beaches.
South Cornwall and Devon offer spectacular 'drowned' estuaries
while in East Devon and Dorset there are extensive 'undercliffs'
resulting from landslips. Ferries operate across most of the larger
estuaries but some offer a reduced service or cease altogether out
of the holiday season. Details are available in the South West
Coast Path Association's Annual Guide.
Two World Heritage Sites cover sections of the coastline. Mining
was a major industry during the 18th and 19th centuries and
transformed the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape. This Site
comprises ten separate areas both along the coast and inland. The
Jurassic Coast is England's only natural World Heritage Site and
includes 95 miles of unspoilt cliffs and beaches from Exmouth in
East Devon to Old Harry Rocks near Studland Bay in Dorset.
In 2002, Plymouth City Council created a continuous walking
route along its coastline and appointed a team of artists to mark
the route and interpret the many stories along it. Promoted as
Plymouth's Waterfront Walkway (10 miles) this is now part of the
South West Coast Path National Trail and is not separately named on
OS mapping.
Products available:
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 1 -
Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 2 -
Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 3 -
Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 4 -
Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 5 -
Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 6 - Standard
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 1 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 2 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 3 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 4 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 5 - Deluxe
South West Coast Path National Trail - Stage 6 - Deluxe
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Anquet Route File - Stage 1
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Anquet Route File - Stage 2
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Anquet Route File - Stage 3
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Anquet Route File - Stage 4
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Anquet Route File - Stage 5
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Anquet Route File - Stage 6
LDWA link
West
Highland Way
| Counties: Argyll and Bute, E Dunbarton,
Highlands, Stirling |
153 km / 95
miles |
Scotland's first official Long Distance
Route crosses a variety of terrain which becomes more rugged as it
moves northwards and between the major mountain groups. The Way
follows the eastern side of Loch Lomond, crossing the slopes of Ben
Lomond to Crianlarich and Bridge of Orchy, the western edge of
Rannoch Moor and the entrances to Glen Etive and Glen Coe, and up
and over the Devil's Staircase and the highest point of the route
at 550m, to reach Kinlochleven. The final section follows General
Caulfield's military road over the slopes of the Mamores, crossing
wild country with extensive views of the Ben Nevis range to reach
Fort William.
This map product includes the waymarked Kelvin Walkway (9 miles)
connects Milngavie with the Glasgow Heliport on the north bank of
the River Clyde, providing a link into central Glasgow.
Products available:
West Highland Way + Kelvin Walkway link - Standard
West Highland Way + Kelvin Walkway link - Deluxe
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Anquet Route File
LDWA link
Offa's Dyke Path National
Trail
| Counties: Denbighs, Flints, Glos, Mons,
Powys, Shrops, Worcs, Wrexham |
284 km / 176
miles |
For over 60 miles the route of this National Trail
runs along or close to the 8th century dyke passing many other
historical sites. The Trail meanders along the east side of the Wye
Valley to Monmouth, crosses lowland farmland to Pandy and
Hatterrall Ridge which is then followed to Hay-on-Wye. The
Radnorshire Hills are crossed to Knighton as is the hill country of
Clun. The next part of the route is across the plain of Montgomery,
along the Severn Valley and across the Vale of Llangollen to the
Clwydian Hills.
The waymarked Three Castles Walk (Mons) (19 miles and on OS
mapping) is a circular walk from Offa's Dyke visiting Skenfrith,
White and Grosmont castles. The St Winefride's Way is a 14-mile
pilgrim's trail that links St Asaph's Cathedral, Denbighshire, with
St Winefride's Well in Holywell, Flintshire.
Products available:
Offa's Dyke Path National Trail - Standard
Offa's Dyke Path National Trail - Deluxe
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LDWA link
South Downs
Way National Trail
| Counties: E Sussex, Hants, W
Sussex |
161 km / 100
miles |
This National Trail follows the northern
escarpment of the chalk Downs from where there are extensive views
across the Weald to the north and over the rounded hills and dry
valleys to the sea in the south. There are several steep ascents
when crossing the valleys of the Rivers Cuckmere at Alfriston, Ouse
at Southease, Adur south of Bramber and Arun at Amberley. It visits
Jevington and passes Iron Age hillforts and barrows.
Between Eastbourne and Alfristion there is a coastal alternative
to the inland route, running along the scenic cliff tops to Beachy
Head and the Seven Sisters (pictured) and turning inland at
Cuckmere Haven along the Cuckmere Valley to rejoin the inland Way
route at Alfriston. Here there is a connection to the 1066 Country
Walk that leads in turn to the Saxon Shore Way - see E-Routes
(E9).
The Jubilee Way (East Sussex) (12 miles circular route) used
some of the South Downs Way at Eastbourne and that part of it not
on the South Downs Way is waymarked with a crown symbol.
Products available:
South Downs Way National Trail - Standard
South Downs Way National Trail - Deluxe
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LDWA link
Cumbria Way
| County: Cumbria |
112 km / 70
miles |
The Way provides a relatively low-level
crossing of the Lake District National Park, following tracks and
paths along valleys and over passes in the midst of splendid and
varied scenery. It passes Coniston Water, Tarn Hows and Dungeon
Ghyll and crosses the Stake Pass to Borrowdale, Derwent Water and
Keswick. The Way continues to Caldbeck either via Dash Falls or
over High Pike, and then follows the Caldew valley to Carlisle. The
Ramblers have been involved in waymarking and route upgrades. There
is 10,000ft of ascent
Products available:
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Way - Standard
Cumbria
Way - Deluxe
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Anquet Route File
LDWA link
Dales Way
| Counties: Cumbria, N Yorks, W
Yorks |
126 km / 78
miles |
The Way mainly follows attractive dales
through the Yorkshire and Howgill Fells and the south-eastern part
of the Lake District. From Ilkley it heads along Wharfedale passing
Bolton Abbey, the Strid, Grassington and Buckden before crossing
Cam Fell and the Pennine Way National Trail to descend to Dentdale.
From here, the River Dee is followed to Sedbergh, then the Lune to
the Crook of Lune. The Way crosses farmland to reach Burneside and
the River Kent, which is traced for several miles before the path
branches off to the finish.
There are three Dales Way Link routes from cities nearby: from
Leeds (Leeds - Dales Way, 19 miles, on OS maps) and
Bradford/Shipley (Shipley - Dales Way, 8 miles, on OS maps) each
described in the Gemmell-Speakman publication, also now with a
Bradford - Shipley link, 3 miles, with an online description, and
from Harrogate (Harrogate - Dales Way, 20 miles) for which a
publication is listed. The Saltaire Village World Heritage Site is
at Shipley, a complete and well-preserved industrial village of the
second half of the 19th century
Products available:
Dales Way -
Standard
Dales Way -
Deluxe
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LDWA link
Southern Upland Way
| Counties: Dumfries & Galloway,
Borders, S Lanark |
338 km / 210
miles |
This official Long Distance Route provides a
coast-to-coast traverse of southern Scotland by a varied path
through sparsely populated terrain, generally avoiding the high
tops but with the higupgraded to National Trail status, with
some hest point at The Merrick (843m). Across the
Rhinns of Galloway and Glen Trool Forest Park to Sanquhar, the
open, heather-clad Lowther Hills, it reaches St Mary's Loch near
Broad Law. From here the Way passes through Melrose (where it can
be linked with the St Cuthbert's Way), Lauder and over the foot
hills of the Lammermuir Hills to reach the east coast.
West from Melrose, where the St Cuthbert's Way joins, the route
is part of the E2 E-Route. See also E-Routes (E2).
This item is available as 2 products. The Western section starts
from Portpatrick and ends in Moffat and the Eastern section starts
in Moffat and ends in Cockburnspath.
Products available:
Southern Upland Way (Western Section) - Standard
Southern Upland Way (Eastern Section) - Standard
Southern Upland Way (Western Section) - Deluxe
Southern Upland Way (Eastern Section) - Deluxe
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LDWA link
Cotswold Way National
Trail
| Counties: Bath NES, Glos, S Glos,
Worcs |
164 km / 102
miles |
This route is now upgraded to National Trail
status, with some improvements to the previous line. The Trail
meanders along the western edge of the Cotswold Hills, mainly
following the often-wooded top of this limestone escarpment, from
where there are extensive views over the Severn Vale to the
Malverns and the the open, heather-clad Lowther Hills, it reaches
St Mary's Loch near Broad Law. From here the Way passes through
Melrose (where it can be linked with the St Cuthbert's Way), Lauder
and over the foot hills of the Lammermuir Hills to reach the east
coast.
Products available:
Cotswold Way National Trail - Standard
Cotswold
Way National Trail - Deluxe
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North Downs Way National
Trail
| Counties: Kent, Surrey |
250 km / 155
miles |
The North Downs Way National Trail broadly follows the historic
Pilgrims Way along the Downs to Canterbury. The first 14 miles are
over sandy countryside to the south of the Downs. The Downs are
first reached at Newlands Corner, east of Guildford and from there
on the Trail mainly follows the crest of the southern escarpment of
the North Downs or footpaths and tracks along their lower slopes.
There are views over the Weald to the South Downs and several
steepish ascents where the ridge is cut by valleys, notably those
of the Mole at Box Hill, the Darent at Otford, the Medway at
Rochester, and the Stour near Wye.
Generally the route provides comparatively easy walking through
woods, over chalk grassland and, especially in Kent, through
orchards and farmland.
At Boughton Lees there is a choice of routes. The direct one
goes through Wye, over the Downs to Folkestone and along the cliffs
to Dover. The alternative follows hills to the west of the river
Stour and passes through orchards and the picturesque village of
Chilham to Canterbury. From the cathedral city it heads south-east
via Barham Downs, Shepherdswell and Waldershare Park to Dover.
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
form a World Heritage Site.
Products available:
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Peddars
Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail
| Counties: Norfolk, Suffolk |
150 km / 93
miles |
This easy-access National Trail provides both inland and coastal
walking. The Peddars Way is one of the links in a prehistoric
route, often called the Greater Ridgeway, from The Wash to the
South Devon Coast, and it reaches the coast at Holme-next-the-Sea,
from where the Trail follows the Norfolk Coast Path east.
The first part of this National Trail follows tracks, footpaths
and minor roads along, or as near as possible to, the Peddars Way
(a Romanised section of the prehistoric Icknield Way, the extant
sections of which are a scheduled ancient monument). From the
wooded, sandy Breckland heaths, it passes Castle Acre (linking with
the Nar Valley Way) and the ruins of the priory and castle to reach
the North Norfolk coast at Holme-next-the-Sea. Here a short section
of the original Norfolk Coast Path leads west to Hunstanton, while
the main Trail heads east along or near to the shoreline over low
cliffs, sand dunes, coastal defences enclosing marshes and mud
flats, passing woodland, bird sanctuaries and harbours.
Products available:
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Standard
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Deluxe
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Mendip Ways &
Strawberry Line
| Counties: N Somers, Somers |
79 km / 49
miles |
Comprising the West Mendip (30 miles) and the East Mendip (19
miles) Ways, there was involvement in their creation by Rotary Club
members. The Mendip Way is almost 50 miles long with over 6000ft of
ascent and runs from Weston super Mare to Frome. The western
section runs from the Bristol Channel at Uphill and in places
affords fine views over the Somerset Levels. It crosses the central
Mendip plateau leading down to the spectacular Cheddar Gorge before
eventually taking in the beautiful city of Wells. Between Wells and
Frome the landscape changes with open hilltops replaced by deep
secluded valleys.
The Strawberry Line (10 miles and on OS mapping) follows the
Cheddar Valley Railway from Yatton to Cheddar built in 1869 to
carry strawberries from Cheddar.
Products available:
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Ways & Strawberry Line - Standard
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Ways & Strawberry Line - Deluxe
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Furness Way
| Counties: Cumbria |
121 km / 75
miles |
A route across southern Lakeland from coast to coast, beginning
at Arnside on the eastern side of Morecambe Bay and finishing at
Ravenglass on the Irish Sea. The aim of the route is to cross the
southern Lake District, a relatively quieter region, by traversing
a good deal of the old county of Lancashire, north of the Sands.
The main portion of this once detached part of Lancashire has been
known for centuries as Furness, giving its name to the route.
Products available:
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Way - Standard
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Way - Deluxe
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