The Jurassic Coast – As the name implies, this area was reputed to have been the habitat of dinosaurs and the fossils found here provide proof to the theory! With a length of just over 150km, this trail takes around 7 days to complete.

A World Heritage designated area, the Jurassic Coast stretches from Exmouth in Devon to Studland in the Dorest region. Travelling along the east will take you to pleasant seaside villages and you will see the wonderful red cliffs of Ladram Bay. Take in the breathtaking views of the Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast of England.

The Cotswold Way runs from the historic city of Bath, to the town of Chipping Campden, stretching almost 164km. You can take in the majestic views over the Severn Vale, the Malverns and the Forest of Dean. It will probably take you around 7 days to complete the trail.

Pennine Way National Trail – This walking trail was first officially opened in 1965 as the first National Trail in the UK and today it’s one of the favourites. The trail covers a distance of almost 430km and extends through the Pennine Hills to Derbyshire, over Hadrian’s Wall, past three National Parks and crosses right through to the border with Scotland. You will see some wonderful landmarks on this trail, from limestone cliffs, to cascading waterfalls.

The North Downs Way National Trail – This trail covers an area of just over 250km, and will probably take 14 days on average to complete! It works its way from Surrey to Dover and the famous white cliffs. It goes through two areas of “Outstanding National Beauty”, which are the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs.

The Ridgeway National Trail covers an area of 137km, and will take almost a week to enjoy! The trail works its way over a path of high ground and it’s estimated to have been in use for almost 6,000 years. There are many Iron Age fortifications waiting to be explored, and you can visit Barbury and Uffington Castles.

Dorset Inland Heritage Trail takes in 75km of wonderful scenery and will probably take on average 4 days to complete. You can enjoy the beauty of the rural areas of Dorset, taking in forests, woodlands, and you can discover the remains of Celtic and Roman hill fortifications. Charming English villages with thatched cottages dot the area and you’ll see plenty of wildlife from deer, to pheasants, and wonderful foliage. Larmer Tree Gardens is well worth exploring. The historic village of Cerne Abbas (with its famous chalk giant) is a must! The final stop is the town of Dorchester, which is a charming place with plenty to explore.

Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail – This trail traverses the Cumbria, Tyneside and Northumbria regions, and covers a length of 130km, which should take 7 days to complete. The trail begins in Wallsend, and the route follows the line of the historic Hadrian’s Wall, which was a fortification created by the Romans to protect England from Scottish invasion. Parts of the wall are still visible to this day, and the forts, and ditches remind you of the time of the Roman Empire, which ruled England. The trail itself is not too challenging, with the highest point not reaching more than 400 metres.

River Parrett Trail Somerset – Covering a length of 76km, this trail could take up to 4 days to complete. The trail more or less follows the course of the River Parrett from its beginning in the Hills of Dorset, through the wonderful Somerset countryside, and right through to the Bristol Channel. The walk is quite flat so pretty easy to manoeuvre. The views are spectacular – and make sure to check out the wonderful attractions such as Ham Hill, which is the largest Iron Age fortification in the UK and Westonzoyland – the location where the last battle on British soil took place.

The South Downs Way National Trail – This trail is over 170km long and probably would take on average 1 week to complete. The trail runs from the ancient royal capital of Winchester to the cliffs of chalk at Beachy Head at Eastbourne.

Yorkshire Wolds Way is about 127km long. Starting in the Humber estuary, you will pass through wooded areas and mountain valleys, which afford you fantastic views. Filey Brigg headland is just spectacular.

If you’re heading to England this year for a walking holiday, a car is the best way to get around.

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