Countryside - Walking Pace

Midhurst – South Pond

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 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,…

Tissington Trail, Hartington to Heathcote

Distance: 2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Ascent: 27 metres
Grade: 20 (Easy)
Allow: 45m to 1h 15m
Start: Hartington Old Station Car Park
Region: East Midlands

A lovely route from Hartington’s old railway station. Payment required for the car park, there are toilets and a lovely takeaway in the old signal box selling drinks, ice-creams and a selection of food. The route begins on the Tissington…

Chartwell, National Trust

Distance: 2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Ascent: 127 metres
Grade: 21 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h to 1h 45m
Start: Chartwell, Westerham
Region: South West of England

Set in the Kent Downs AONB this is a lovely walk around the grounds of the home of Winston Churchill

Grantchester

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

An interesting route along the river, through meadows and back along the guided busway.

Shropshire Union Canal and Chester City Walls

Distance: 17 miles (27.4 km)
Ascent: 179 metres
Grade: 54 (Challenging)
Allow: 6h 30m to 11h 15m
Start: YHA Chester Trafford Hall
Region: North West of England

Following country lanes and canal to Chester’s historic city walls.

Stoak and Thornton-le-Moors

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

A walk through villages and nature parks.

Moira Furnace and Measham

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

A lovely walk through woodlands and countryside with industrial remnants.

Much Wenlock

Distance: 16 miles (25.7 km)
Ascent: 513 metres
Grade: 58 (Challenging)
Allow: 7h 15m to 12h
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands

Along the picturesque River Severn to Much Wenlock, returning through Shropshire countryside.

Coalport and Ironbridge

Distance: 4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Ascent: 76 metres
Grade: 19 (Easy)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h
Start: YHA Coalport
Region: West Midlands

This walk passes through lovely countryside and highlights the industrial history of the area.

Broseley

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

A lovely walk crossing the River Severn to Broseley and returning through a nature reserve.

Sunnyhill and Clunton

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

A hilly route through rural Shropshire’s fields and woodland.

Shakespere’s Town

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

A walk into Stratford-upon-Avon to enjoy the River Avon, Shakespeare attractions and the historic town.

Welcombe Hills

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

A walk to the Welcombe Hills Obelisk, providing views across Warwickshire.

Axbridge

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

A lovely route along an old railway line to a picturesque town and back along quiet country lanes.

Weston

Distance: 12.1 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent: 751 metres
Grade: 55 (Challenging)
Allow: 6h 15m to 9h 45m
Start: YHA Beer
Region: South West of England

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.

Moira and Donisthorpe

Distance: 3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Ascent: 50 metres
Grade: 18 (Easy)
Allow: 1h 45m to 2h 15m
Start: YHA National Forest
Region: East Midlands

A gentle walk through the National Forest and along the Ashby canal.

Picton

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

A gentle walk across fields and along country lanes.

Alcombe

Distance: 2.2 miles (3.5 km)
Ascent: 125 metres
Grade: 22 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h to 1h 45m
Start: YHA Minehead
Region: South West of England

A pleasant route across Alcombe Common and to the village.

Scalby

Distance: 5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Ascent: 98 metres
Grade: 30 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h 30m to 4h 15m
Start: YHA Scarborough
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A lovely wander around the outskirts of Scalby village and to the coast.

Stanage Edge and High Neb

Distance: 7 miles (11.3 km)
Ascent: 366 metres
Grade: 51 (Challenging)
Allow: 3h 15m to 5h 30m
Start: YHA Hathersage
Region: East Midlands

A walk leading through meadows and natural woodland to the cliffs of Stanage Edge and High Neb.

Hope and Castleton

Distance: 4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Ascent: 74 metres
Grade: 24 (Moderate)
Allow: 1h 45m to 3h 15m
Start: YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Region: East Midlands

A lovely walk across the fields to Hope and back along the river to explore picturesque Castleton.

Mam Tor, Hollins Cross and Lose Hill

Distance: 6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Ascent: 475 metres
Grade: 47 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 45m to 5h 45m
Start: YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Region: East Midlands

A stunning route through picturesque Castleton and along the impressive ridge.

Woodlands Valley and Vale of Edale

Distance: 13.6 miles (21.9 km)
Ascent: 876 metres
Grade: 65 (Challenging)
Allow: 7h 15m to 11h 30m
Start: YHA Castleton Losehill Hall
Region: East Midlands

A demanding walk with breath-taking views.

Janet’s Foss, Malham Tarn and Malham Cove

Distance: 7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Ascent: 283 metres
Grade: 49 (Moderate)
Allow: 4h to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Malham
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

A great route taking in many stunning features.

Gordale Scar and Malham Cove

Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Ascent: 161 metres
Grade: 26 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h to 3h 15m
Start: YHA Malham
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

Two out and back routes to the stunning Gordale Scar and Malham Cove, walk them together or in two parts.

Tarn Hows

Distance: 7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Ascent: 303 metres
Grade: 38 (Moderate)
Allow: 3h 30m to 5h 30m
Start: YHA Hawkshead
Region: North West of England

This walk heads to the stunning Tarn Hows before passing through picturesque Hawkshead.

Twyn Dylluan-ddu and National Park Visitor Centre

Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent: 407 metres
Grade: 45 (Moderate)
Allow: 4h to 6h 30m
Start: YHA Brecon Beacons
Region: Wales

A gorgeous lowland route to the National Park Visitor Centre and back along the Taff Trail.

Eyam and Stoney Middleton

Distance: 5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Ascent: 393 metres
Grade: 35 (Moderate)
Allow: 2h 45m to 4h
Start: YHA Eyam
Region: East Midlands

An interesting and undulating walk with two loops from the historic village of Eyam

Pilsbury Castle, Dove Valley, Manifold Valley

Distance: 10.4 miles (16.7 km)
Ascent: 365 metres
Grade: 52 (Challenging)
Allow: 4h 45m to 7h 45m
Start: YHA Hartington Hall
Region: East Midlands

A lovely walk through fields and valleys.

Dovedale

Distance: 2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Ascent: 78 metres
Grade: 19 (Easy)
Allow: 1h 15m to 2h
Start: YHA Ilam Hall
Region: East Midlands

A wander through the White Peak countryside to a stunning riverside stroll.