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We love walking and celebrate every walker and every walk – no matter how far, fast or technical. We admire those who go further, faster and higher, but we believe that one person’s first step, on their first walk is as awesome as someone else’s final step on a long distance trail or 214th Wainwright.
Everyone should be able to enjoy walking through the great outdoors and to explore the heritage and culture provided by urban walking.
Whatever your involvement with walking Walking Pace is here for you. We promote good ideas, share knowledge and highlight the experiences of the vast walking community. Powered by access and outdoors enthusiasts Walking Pace works with a range of organisations to promote walking, create new walks and improve access to walking for all.
Latest blogs and articles
Introducing One Mile Walks
Walking Pace will launch One Mile Walks later in 2024, here’s a sneak preview. One Mile Walks is a new national programme all about going outdoors, getting moving and enjoying walking.
One Mile Walks – The Walks
One Mile Walks is a new national programme which will be launched later in 2024, all about going outdoors, getting moving and enjoying walking. With collaboration we will promote great
One Mile Walks – The Programme
One Mile Walks is a new national programme which will be launched later in 2024, all about going outdoors, getting moving and enjoying walking. In order to reach its potential
One Mile Walks – Get Involved
One Mile Walks is a new national programme which will be launched later in 2024, all about going outdoors, getting moving and enjoying walking. As a collaborative programme there is
Walking is Magic!
We all know that walking is magic. It provides extraordinary benefits for health, wellbeing, but is there a risk that it will become over-medicalised?
Small changes, big difference
Small changes can make a big difference to so many as shown in this video from Sustrans. I am currently route setting for a new programme – very exciting and
Rother Valley Way
Almost 70 years ago the Petersfield to Midhurst railway line closed. There are now plans to turn this nine-mile stretch of former railway line into The Rother Valley Way.
Don’t Walk!
At Walking Pace we love walking. We create walks and write, read and talk walking – a lot! But, if you don’t want to walk, then that’s fine with us.
Walking in the New Forest
The New Forest is the smallest National Park in England but still covers 220 square miles of woodland, heathland and coastline between Southampton and Bournemouth. Like many National Parks this
World (walking) Book Day
With World Book Day on Thursday I wonder if any children are going to school dressed head to toe in outdoor gear because their favourite book is a walking guidebook
Pennine Odyssey
The Pennine Way should actually be called the ‘Pennine and Cheviot Way’ according to Alfred Wainwright, author of the Pennine Way Companion. The route also excludes some of the Pennines
Charity walking challenges
So far this year we have posted about walking New Year’s resolutions and walking festivals, with a list of almost 100 festivals running in 2024. But, another key feature of
Walking Festivals – community and culture
Walking Festivals are a key feature of the walking calendar. They are a great way to profile stunning walking country and attract new people to walking. Run by local walking
Walking Views and News
There is much going on in the world of walking with lots of great initiatives, articles and stories. There’s a host of organisations promoting their programmes and successes. And some
Every Body Outdoors
When I’m in the outdoors, people judge me based on my appearance. They glance at my size 20 body and assume that I’m inexperienced. They look at my fat belly
One mile in the South Downs
The South Downs is a stunning range of chalk hills stretching from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex. It borders the Surrey Hills National Landscape to the north
The Walking Resolution
Happy New Year. January 2024! For many changing the calendar provides new momentum and an opportunity to look ahead and imagine what will (or could) be over the next 12
I still want to #getoutside!
An image tells a thousand words right? Well this one tells a lot. It says ‘yey’ I am in the New Forest National Park Authority. Green space. Skies. Nature. Restorative. Tick. It says
Sheep spotting in Brighton
There is so much to do and see in Brighton. Especially following the recent opening of the National Open Water Swimming Centre on Madeira Drive, and more coming soon with
Insta-walking
Mobile technology has been brilliant for walking. Apps provide walking inspiration and guidance wherever you are, and built in GPS tracking provides easy navigation. Over 20 years ago I first linked
YHA Festival of Walking
It was great to support the YHA’s Festival of Walking by creating and curating over 180 walks from hostels. We also developed a new approach for grading the walks to help walkers select routes to fit their capabilities.
National Landscapes
As far as challenges go, this is a good one – to visit each of the National landscapes (formerly known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in England and Wales and to identify a great walk in each.
Have a look at our walking routes
Wilverley Inclosure
Set in the heart of the New Forest between Burley and Brockenhurst this walk provides a straightforward route, on good…
Midhurst – South Pond
Midhurst is a charming West Sussex town in the Heart of the South Downs National Park. With castle ruins, historic…
Chee Dale Stepping Stones
This route includes part of the Monsal Trail, former railway line, and starts and finishes at the Millers Dale car…
Tissington Trail, Hartington to Heathcote
A lovely route from Hartington’s old railway station. Payment required for the car park, there are toilets and a lovely…
Rhossili Down
Set in the Gower AONB this is a lovely walk with stunning views from the Wales Coast Path and Rhossili…
Chartwell, National Trust
Set in the Kent Downs AONB this is a lovely walk around the grounds of the home of Winston Churchill…
Lyme Regis, Cobb, Langmoor Gardens and The Lynch
Set in the Dorset AONB this walk starts with stunning coastal views, drops into charming Lyme Regis and heads along…
Pooh Bridge, Newbridge, Gils Lap and Five Hundred Acre Wood
Set in the High Weald AONB this walk begins by heading to Pooh Bridge, made famous by A.A. Milne….
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, Burgess Hill
A great walk through a local Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Burgess Hill….
Grantchester
An interesting route along the river, through meadows and back along the guided busway….
Dunster and Minehead
A great walk to picturesque Dunster and along the seafront to Minehead….
Hurlstone Point
A rewarding walk through woodland, picturesque villages, open moorland with coastal views, and the town of Minehead….
Shropshire Union Canal and Chester City Walls
Following country lanes and canal to Chester’s historic city walls….
Stoak and Thornton-le-Moors
A walk through villages and nature parks….
Moira Furnace and Measham
A lovely walk through woodlands and countryside with industrial remnants….
Moira and Boothorpe
A lovely walk through the National Forest with lakes, woods and industrial history…
Much Wenlock
Along the picturesque River Severn to Much Wenlock, returning through Shropshire countryside….
Coalport and Ironbridge
This walk passes through lovely countryside and highlights the industrial history of the area….
Sunnyhill and Clunton
A hilly route through rural Shropshire’s fields and woodland….
Gardens and Parks
A short walk for many, but with botanic gardens, a children’s play park and pool, punting and excellent pubs on…
City and Colleges
A great walk with historic buildings, academic institutions, museums, waterways and shopping….
Welcombe Hills
A walk to the Welcombe Hills Obelisk, providing views across Warwickshire….
Shakespere’s Town
A walk into Stratford-upon-Avon to enjoy the River Avon, Shakespeare attractions and the historic town….
Around Jordans
A wander through the lanes and paths around Jordans….
Chalfont St Giles
A lovely walk through pretty Buckinghamshire villages….
Greensand Way and Leith Hill Tower
A great woodland route following a section of the Greensand Way to an awesome viewpoint….
Cheddar Gorge and Black Down
A great route taking in Cheddar Gorge, the Mendips and a lovely town and villages….
Cheddar Gorge
A stunning route around Cheddar Gorge and back through the village….
Trevose Head
A walk along picturesque coastline….
Mawgan Porth
Along the South West Coast Path around numerous dramatic and rocky coves with clear blue and turquoise seas to Mawgan…
Moira and Donisthorpe
A gentle walk through the National Forest and along the Ashby canal….
Clifton Suspension Bridge
A pleasant route through docks, river gorge, woodland, city streets and parks….
Bishopthorpe
A great walk with river, retail, railway, racecourse, Rowntree and ramparts!…
Cliton Ings
A pleasant walk along the River Ouse….
Long Nab and Promenade
Lovely views from the cliff top and a stroll along the promenade….
Burnmouth (Scotland)
A walk along stunning coastline to Scotland….
Berwick walls and castles
The route passes many of Berwick-upon-Tweed’s historical attractions and gives an excellent overview of the town’s complex past….
Berwick, Tweedmouth and Spittal
An interesting and varied walk showing the coastline and trade history of the area…
Stanage Edge and High Neb
A walk leading through meadows and natural woodland to the cliffs of Stanage Edge and High Neb….
Derwent Valley
A lovely walk along the River Derwent…
Hope and Castleton
A lovely walk across the fields to Hope and back along the river to explore picturesque Castleton….
Mam Tor, Hollins Cross and Lose Hill
A stunning route through picturesque Castleton and along the impressive ridge….
Woodlands Valley and Vale of Edale
A demanding walk with breath-taking views….
White Edge and Froggatt Edge
A great walk featuring popular gritstone edges of the Peak District and retuning through lowland meadows along the River Derwent….
Kinder Scout Plateau
A classic circumnavigation of this high Peak District plateau….
Kinder Southern Edges
A walk along the southern edges of Kinder Scout with expansive views of the Peak District, returning to the hostel…
Edale and Barber Booth
An enjoyable low-level walk through the upper Edale Valley….
Janet’s Foss, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove
A great route taking in many stunning features….
Gordale Scar and Malham Cove
Two out and back routes to the stunning Gordale Scar and Malham Cove, walk them together or in two parts….
Malham Tarn and Attermire Scar
A great walk through stunning moorland scenery….
Ennerdale Water
A stunning walk around the lake, a perfect low level route or a great alternative if the weather is poor….
Friars Crag
A pleasant route through the town, parks and along the shores of Derwent Water….
Pillar, Scoat Fell and Haycock
A challenging high level ridge route with great views across the Lake District….
Red Pike, High Stile and High Crag
A great high level traverse with stunning views….
Walla Crag and Cat Bells
A stunning walk with an elevated circuit of Derwent Water….
Lanty’s Tarn
A lovely route around Glenridding to a picturesque tarn….
Grizedale Forest and Carron Crag
A walk through the stunning Grizedale Forest with fantastic viewpoints….
Glenridding and Grisedale
A low level walk taking in the beautiful valleys of Glenridding and Grisedale….
Hawkshead village
Explore the historic village of Hawkshead….
Fairfield Horseshoe
A long and strenuous, but fairly straightforward walk around scenic Lake District peaks….
Galava Fort and Ambleside
An excellent walk highlighting much of what Ambleside town has to offer….
Loughrigg Fell
A lovely walk including a low level peak providing stunning views across the Lake District, a cave, a country estate…
Swanborough Hill and Lewes
A varied route with stunning views from the South Downs Way before passing through historic Lewes and then back alongside…
Firle Beacon, Cuckmere Haven
A stunning long route with amazing views, beautiful rivers, coast path and interesting towns….
Goodrich Castle
A lovely walk to take in the view from Coppet Hill, then on to Goodrich Castle and returning along the…
Biblins Bridge and Symonds Yat Rock
A long riverside walk, crossing the rope bridge at Biblins and back through the forest….
Symonds Yat Rock
The route passes through the Wye Valley alongside the River Wye and provides a great view of Symonds Yat Rock….
Twyn Dylluan-ddu and National Park Visitor Centre
A gorgeous lowland route to the National Park Visitor Centre and back along the Taff Trail….
Craig Cerrig-gleisiad and Fan Frynych
A great little mountain route with a bit of scrambling and stunning views….
Tor y Foel
A great single peak walk with stunning views over the National Park….
Talybont-on-Usk
A lovely route to the pretty canal and village of Talybont-on-Usk….
Twyn Du, Graig Fan Las and Pant y Creigiau
An epic high edge route on the hills around Talybont Reservoir….
Snowdon, The Horns
A great short route with stunning views and away from the crowds in this popular location….
Snowdon and Clogwyn Du
A scenic and challenging route over popular Snowdon….
Snowdon, Pyg and Miners’
A classic Snowdon route heading up on the Pyg Track and returning on the Miners’ Track….
Foel Goch and Moel Eilio
A fantastic alternative route to Snowdon, away from the crowds, with stunning views….
Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach
This is a challenging route for experienced walkers through stunning mountain scenery….
Eyam and Stoney Middleton
An interesting and undulating walk with two loops from the historic village of Eyam…
Eyam village
A walk through the historic village of Eyam, discover the sacrifice locals made to contain the spread of the plague…
Eyam Moor, Abney Moor and Foolow
A walk through moors and villages of the Peak District….
Bradford Dale
A walk through the timeless Peak District village of Youlgreave and along picturesque Bradford Dale….
Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale
A lovely walk following the river along Lathkill Dale….
Lathkill Dale, Gratton Dale, Long Dale, Bradford Dale
A scenic tour of Peak District Dales connected by rolling pastures….
Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale and Biggin Dale
A great walk through stunning valleys….
Hartington Village
A short walk into Hartington Village….
Pilsbury Castle, Dove Valley, Manifold Valley
A lovely walk through fields and valleys….
The Boot Guide
The Boot Guide is an idea for displaying walking route accessibility.
Building on the great work of pioneers in access, and knowing the usefulness of frameworks and checklists from working with Cultural Inclusion & Every Child Should, the Boot Guide suggests an accessibility rating to quickly identify suitable walks. Currently a concept, please add your views.
Route grading
It was brilliant to work with the YHA to develop a new grading system for walking routes and apply it to over 200 diverse routes including short low-level strolls to massive mountain hikes.
Ravenber Way
It is an absolute pleasure to work with the formidable Ron Scholes. Ron is an accomplished long distance walker and route author including an outstanding alternative Coast to Coast, the 210 mile Ravenber Way from Ravenglass to Berwick-upon-Tweed.
