coastal walks
Best summer walks in Britain
Make the most of the longer days and warmer weather with our pick of the best summer walks in the UK.
Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey: What to see and do
Discover this lovely Welsh coastal village and search for natural riches in the rockpools where looters once plundered wrecked ships
Abereiddy Bay, Pembrokeshire: What to see and do
Coasteering, kayaking, fossil hunting and wildlife spotting all await on this beautiful stretch of Welsh coastline
Best walks in Dorset
One of England's most-loved counties, Dorset's coastal cliffs, bird-rich moorland and marsh and vast pebble beaches are a hiker's dream. Here's our guide to the best walks in Dorset
Durdle Door, Dorset: how to see the famous coastal arch, whatever the season
Durdle Door, a spectacular limestone arch, is beautiful no matter what the season. Here is all you need to know about paying it a visit
Portscatho walk, Cornwall
A gentle coastal walk along the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall from Portscatho to beautiful Town Beach.
Great Orme walk, Conwy
Stroll across North Wales' Great Orme, a spectacular limestone headland scattered with prehistoric sites and Kashmir goats
Blue Lagoon walk, Pembrokeshire
Discover the magical waters of Pembrokeshire's Blue Lagoon on this circular coastal walk from Porthgain to Abereiddy Bay
Five fabulous walks on the beautiful Gower Peninsula
Wander miles of empty beaches, spot lolloping seals and rare birds, explore ancient remains and walk in a poet’s footsteps –
this spectacular corner of Wales whispers with wild exhilaration, no matter what time of year you visit
Ogmore-by-Sea to Dunraven Bay walk, Vale of Glamorgan
Teeter along cliff-tops, search for a lost village and dangle your net in countless rockpools on this walk along South Wales' unspoilt coastline from Ogmore to Dunraven Bay
Rhossili Bay walk, Gower
A 7.8-mile return walk from the sweeping sands of Rhossili Bay to the dramatic cavern of Paviland Cave on the Gower Peninsula.
7 fantastic National Trust walks in Cornwall
Heading to Cornwall? We reveal seven fabulous short National Trust walks to add to your holiday wish list.
Duncansby Head, Highland walk
Starting at John o’Groats on the northern tip of mainland Scotland, this 6-mile walk skirts the coast to reach spectacular Duncansby Head and Duncansby Stacks
Hilbre Island walk, Wirral
Wrap up warm and head out across the sands of the Dee Estuary to visit a charming island on the England-Wales border
Danes Dyke walk, East Riding of Yorkshire
This varied walk on the Yorkshire coast includes Iron Age earthworks, enchanting woodland and a glorious chalk-white beach, perfect for a summer swim
Moelfre walk, Anglesey
Discover a stunning section of the north-east coast of Anglesey between Moelfre and Traeth Lligwy before returning inland via the remains of Roman round houses and an impressive Neolithic burial chamber
Beadnell Bay walk, Northumberland
Spot seabirds and shipwrecks on this six-mile coastal walk from Beadnell to Low Newton-by-the-Sea in Northumberland
Waxham to Sea Palling, Norfolk walk
Enjoy a short circular walk from Waxham to Sea Palling on the Norfolk coast
Ilfracombe to Combe Martin walk, Devon
This six-mile walk from Ilfracombe to Combe Martin stops off at some of Devon's most beautiful beaches, including Hele Bay, Broad Sands and Wild Pear Beach.
Dunnottar Castle walk, Aberdeenshire
From Cromwell’s mighty armies to the North Sea’s pounding waves, this castle has been under siege since its foundations were laid
Best walks in Cornwall
From wooded valleys and rolling farmland to rugged coastal cliffs and pretty fishing villages, Cornwall's countryside offers a wealth of opportunity to get outdoors. Explore this magical county on foot with our favourite Cornish walks.
Walk: Mull of Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway
Enjoy an easy 3-mile walk around the tip of the Mull of Galloway in Scotland, seeking out a historic lighthouse, soaring cliffs and spectacular seabirds
Walk: Budleigh Salterton, Devon
Explore the Otter Estuary and a stunning section of the Jurassic Coast on this 5.8-mile circular route starting and ending at Budleigh Salterton in South Devon.
Walk: Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
Skirt along saltmarsh, roam past an old Roman Fort and ascend a glacial ridge for a stunning coastal vista on this 4.4-mile walk from Brancaster Staithe to Barrow Common in Norfolk
