Useful Links
There are a growing number of recreational walking websites offering places for
us to upload our favourite walks or download other peoples. Below is a summary of
the main ones. If you have a favourite you would like us to add please let us know.
National Trails
Natural England’s gateway to the 12 designated National Trails in England
Defra
Defra maintains a database of 1,800 Conservation walks and rides throughout England.
Go 4 a Walk
Go 4 a walk lists over 13,500 walks and is full of walk ideas
The Ramblers' Association
The Ramblers’ Association encourages and provides recreational walking in
both urban and rural locations
Walking Britain
Walking Britain contains 8,500 pages of walking information, mostly related to Britain’s
National Parks.
Walking World
Walking World lists over 4,000 routes and provides detailed information and maps.
Access by subscription.
Just Walk
Just Walk - an annual sponsored UK charity walk for anyone wanting to fundraise
for the charity of their choice.
Do It For Charity
Do It For Charity – comprehensive details of walking events taking place
all over the UK and abroad.
Nordic Walking UK
Although fairly new to the UK, Nordic Walking originated from summer training for
cross-country skiers. The walking poles work by strengthening your upper and lower
body, while improving the health of your heart and lungs.
Nordic Walking increases the number of calories you burn by 20% compared with
normal walking at the same speed. You can find your local Nordic Walking instructors
on their website.
National Sports Foundation
The National Sports Foundation is a Government-led initiative designed to facilitate
and encourage partnerships between private investors and community sports projects
in England.
Sport England
A public body committed to creating a community sports development system - welcomes
innovative projects that increase the number of people participating in sport.
Visit Britain
Although Visit Britain does not actively promote walking as an independent campaign
anymore they do have useful statistics and research showing the markets for domestic
and inbound tourism who are interested in walking when they are here.
Country Walking
Country Walking magazine’s website includes information about longer treks,
walking holidays and hiking gear.
The Great Outdoors
Hill walking magazine
TRAIL
This site gives you access to Trail Magazine’s archive of over 500 trails
covering the whole of the UK.
The Long Distance Walkers Association
The aim of the Lond Distance Walkers Association is to further the interests of those who enjoy long distance walking. LDWA is an association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas.
By joining the LDWA, you will meet other like-minded long distance walkers and gain access to information on walking events and long distance walking routes all over the UK. They frequently organise challenge events and publish a list of long distance routes.