1. Tegg’s Nose, Cheshire
Teggs Nose may not sound like a pleasant prospect but this is the second highest point on the Cheshire Plain, and (trust us) the views of Macclesfield Forest, the Telecom Tower and the Tegg's Nose Reservoir won’t disappoint. The easy-peasy climb and the varying points of interest along the way (including an old quarry, Clough House Farm) also make this a popular walking spot for families.Estimated time: 1 hour
Rating: Suitable For All
2. The Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall
If you thought The Lizard was a strange name for a stretch of coast, wait ‘til you pass by The Lion's Den (a precipitous drop), the Devil's Frying Pan (a collapsed cave) and The Manacles Rocks (jagged rocks that stick out of the sea). Don’t let this put you off, though; this walk might be odd, but it’s never – ever – boring.Estimated time: 8 hours
Rating: Might need to stop for a brew or a pint
3. Hadrian’s Wall
There’s little chance of getting lost along this walk – just follow the ruins of the most famous wall in Britain. As well as rolling hills and rugged moorland, you’ll come across the Roman fort at Segedunum and the River Tyne bridges as you trek from one side of England to the other.Estimated time: 7 days
Rating: One for the experienced Walkers
4. The Coleridge Way, Exmoor
The poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge was inspired to write some of his best poetry after walking on Exmoor. And while we’re not expecting you to come up with a sonnet, you could follow in his footsteps on this walk that’s named in his honour. This 36-mile stretch passes through the unspoilt Quantock Hills and the quaint pubs and tearooms of Holford, West Quantoxhead and Horner, before joining the South West Coast Path for spectacular sea views.Estimated time: 2-3 days
Rating: One for the experienced Walkers
5. The Roaches, Peak District
The rocky outcrop known as The Roaches has become a focal point for walking in the Peak District . The various caverns and caves within the ridge might have forbidding names like The Mincer, the Crack of Gloom and Death’s Knoll, but a walk in these parts is very family friendly with clear pathways and gentle inclines.Estimated time: 2 hours
Rating: Suitable For All
6. Ullswater and Place Fell, Lake District
If you want to escape the Lake District’s bustling summer crowds, this walk around the quieter region of Ullswater Lake and Place Fell will hit the spot. Even though the going isn’t particularly tough, why not put your feet up on the way home, with a steamer boat trip across the water. So what if it’s cheating – we won’t tell…Estimated time: 4 hours
Rating: Might need to stop for a brew or a pint
7. Ilkley Moor, West Yorkshire
It’s not often you find a walk that accommodates pushchairs but the smooth paths around the Riverside Circuit at Ilkley Moor make this short route ideal if you’re here with young children. The carved pre-historic rocks up on the moor will capture the kids’ imaginations; while mums can keep an eye out for Heathcliff racing across the hilltops. It’s right in the middle of Bronte country here, so you never know.Estimated time: 1 hour
Rating: Suitable For All
8. Glastonbury Tor, Somerset
Glastonbury isn’t just the home of star-studded festivals and long-haired hippies, it’s also one of the most mystical places in England. Make the short hike up to the Glastonbury Tor with its medieval tower, and you’ll be able to look out over the Somerset landscape, rumoured to have been the domain of King Arthur and his knights. Even if you don’t believe the myths and legends from these parts, there’s no denying its prettiness.Estimated time: 1 hour
Rating: Suitable for all
9. Blakeney Freshes, Norfolk
If you like a dose of bird watching with your walking (no, it doesn’t make you a nerd), then head for Norfolk‘s Blakeney Freshes Nature Reserve . The sand dunes and lack of trees make for a desolate, isolated landscape but you’re by no means alone. Marsh harrier, bittern, red shank, avocet and even munjac deer frequent these parts, and once you’ve had your dose of all that peace and quiet, there’s plenty of man-made bustle to be found around Blakeney Quay.Estimated time: 2 hours
Rating: Suitable for all
10. The Old Man Of Coniston, Lake District
The Old Man Of Coniston is not the highest mountain in the lakes , but it is one of the most formidable. At 2276ft, it’s uphill most of the way but don’t let all that hard work stop you from appreciating the rather splendid sights. Goat’s Water is a good place to stop for a sandwich, while the scree slopes of Dow Crag will give you an excuse to pause for a sip of water. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with 360-degree views across Coniston Water – and a relatively simple route down. Just how we like it.Estimated time: 4 hours
Rating: Experienced
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