Distance: 1 miles (1.6 km)
Ascent: 13 metres
Grade: 9 (
Easy)
Allow: 30m to 45m
Start: Midhurst North Street Car Park
Region: South East of England
![Midhurst - South Pond 1 Cowdray ruins](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cowdray-ruins.jpg)
Midhurst is a charming West Sussex town in the Heart of the South Downs National Park. With castle ruins, historic buildings and waterways, a local museum, the South Downs visitor centre and lovely shops and places to eat and drink,…
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Distance: 3.9 miles (6.3 km)
Ascent: 219 metres
Grade: 31 (
Moderate)
Allow: 2h to 3h
Start: Worms Head Car Park, Rhossili
Region: Wales
![Rhossili Down 2 Rhossili Down](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Rhossili-Down.jpg)
Set in the Gower AONB this is a lovely walk with stunning views from the Wales Coast Path and Rhossili Down.
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Distance: 5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent: 12 metres
Grade: 24 (
Moderate)
Allow: 2h to 3h 45m
Start: Aldeburgh Fort Green Car Park
Region: East of England
![Aldeburgh 3 Walking Pace Aldeburgh](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Walking-Pace-Aldeburgh.jpg)
Set in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB this is a delightful walk from Aldeburgh following the River Alde, then along the High Street and seafront.
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Distance: 2.5 miles (4 km)
Ascent: 96 metres
Grade: 15 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h to 1h 45m
Start: Charmouth Road Car Park Lyme Regis
Region: South West of England
![Lyme Regis, Cobb, Langmoor Gardens and The Lynch 4 Walking Pace Lyme Regis](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Walking-Pace-Lyme-Regis.jpg)
Set in the Dorset AONB this walk starts with stunning coastal views, drops into charming Lyme Regis and heads along the vibrant seafront to Cobb.
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Distance: 6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Ascent: 21 metres
Grade: 26 (
Moderate)
Allow: 2h 30m to 4h 15m
Start: YHA Cambridge
Region: East of England
![Grantchester 5 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
An interesting route along the river, through meadows and back along the guided busway.
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![Hurlstone Point 6 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A rewarding walk through woodland, picturesque villages, open moorland with coastal views, and the town of Minehead.
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![Dunster and Minehead 7 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A great walk to picturesque Dunster and along the seafront to Minehead.
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Distance: 6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Ascent: 47 metres
Grade: 32 (
Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h 45m
Start: YHA Chester Trafford Hall
Region: North West of England
![Stoak and Thornton-le-Moors 8 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A walk through villages and nature parks.
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![Shropshire Union Canal and Chester City Walls 9 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
Following country lanes and canal to Chester’s historic city walls.
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Distance: 9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent: 180 metres
Grade: 39 (
Moderate)
Allow: 3h 45m to 6h 30m
Start: YHA National Forest
Region: East Midlands
![Moira Furnace and Measham 10 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A lovely walk through woodlands and countryside with industrial remnants.
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Distance: 16 miles (25.7 km)
Ascent: 513 metres
Grade: 58 (
Challenging)
Allow: 7h 15m to 12h
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands
![Much Wenlock 11 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
Along the picturesque River Severn to Much Wenlock, returning through Shropshire countryside.
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Distance: 4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Ascent: 76 metres
Grade: 19 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands
![Coalport and Ironbridge 12 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
This walk passes through lovely countryside and highlights the industrial history of the area.
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Distance: 5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent: 191 metres
Grade: 36 (
Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h 30m
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands
![Broseley 13 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A lovely walk crossing the River Severn to Broseley and returning through a nature reserve.
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Distance: 10.3 miles (16.6 km)
Ascent: 640 metres
Grade: 49 (
Moderate)
Allow: 5h 15m to 8h 15m
Start: YHA Clun Mill
Region: West Midlands
![Sunnyhill and Clunton 14 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A hilly route through rural Shropshire’s fields and woodland.
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Distance: 4.2 miles (6.8 km)
Ascent: 12 metres
Grade: 14 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h 30m to 1h 30m
Start: YHA Cambridge
Region: East of England
![City and Colleges 15 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A great walk with historic buildings, academic institutions, museums, waterways and shopping.
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Distance: 3.1 miles (5 km)
Ascent: 19 metres
Grade: 11 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h to 1h 45m
Start: YHA Cambridge
Region: East of England
![Gardens and Parks 16 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A short walk for many, but with botanic gardens, a children’s play park and pool, punting and excellent pubs on offer, it could be a whole a day out.
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Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Ascent: 17 metres
Grade: 37 (
Moderate)
Allow: 3h 45m to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands
![Shakespere's Town 17 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A walk into Stratford-upon-Avon to enjoy the River Avon, Shakespeare attractions and the historic town.
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Distance: 8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Ascent: 98 metres
Grade: 36 (
Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Start: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands
![Welcombe Hills 18 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A walk to the Welcombe Hills Obelisk, providing views across Warwickshire.
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![Chalfont St Giles 19 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A lovely walk through pretty Buckinghamshire villages.
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Distance: 4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Ascent: 27 metres
Grade: 18 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h
Start: YHA Cheddar
Region: South West of England
![Axbridge 20 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A lovely route along an old railway line to a picturesque town and back along quiet country lanes.
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![Greensand Way and Leith Hill Tower 21 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A great woodland route following a section of the Greensand Way to an awesome viewpoint.
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![Weston 22 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A challenging walk with fabulous views, diverse terrain and empty beaches which follows the South West Coast Path before passing through Devon villages on the way back to Beer.
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![Cheddar Gorge 23 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A stunning route around Cheddar Gorge and back through the village.
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![Cheddar Gorge and Black Down 24 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A great route taking in Cheddar Gorge, the Mendips and a lovely town and villages.
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![Padstow 25 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
This is a beautiful walk from Treyarnon Bay along the South West Coast Path to Padstow.
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![Mawgan Porth 26 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
Along the South West Coast Path around numerous dramatic and rocky coves with clear blue and turquoise seas to Mawgan Porth.
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Distance: 2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Ascent: 8 metres
Grade: 13 (
Easy)
Allow: 45m to 1h 30m
Start: YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
Region: West Midlands
![Alveston 27 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A lovely short walk to the River Avon and around the village of Alveston.
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Distance: 4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Ascent: 28 metres
Grade: 20 (
Easy)
Allow: 1h 45m to 1h 45m
Start: YHA Chester Trafford Hall
Region: North West of England
![Picton 28 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A gentle walk across fields and along country lanes.
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![Alcombe 29 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A pleasant route across Alcombe Common and to the village.
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![Clifton Suspension Bridge 30 YHA Festival of Walking](https://www.walkingpace.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/YHA-Festival-of-Walking.png)
A pleasant route through docks, river gorge, woodland, city streets and parks.
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