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May-04 • Peter Conway on Flickr

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Alton Circular

Long but gentle walk visiting Selborne and Chawton, which inspired Jane Austen (writer) and Gilbert White (naturalist)

Amberley Circular walk
Amberley Circular walk

Mar-14 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Amberley Circular

Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs.

View towards Amberley from Arundel Park Amberley Circular via Arundel Park walk
View towards Amberley from Arundel Park

Amberley Circular via Arundel Park walk

Jun-21 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Amberley Circular via Arundel Park

A walk through Arundel Park to an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral, returning along the Arun Valley.

Amersham Martyrs Memorial Amersham round walk
Amersham Martyrs Memorial

Amersham round walk

Nov-09 • moontiger on Flickr

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Amersham Circular via Chalfont St Giles

An easy walk along gentle hills above the Misbourne valley to the attractive village of Chalfont St Giles.

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New bridge at South Stoke

Jul-10 • Sean O'Neill

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Arundel Circular

A walk in the low hills around the River Arun, returning through an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral.

Ash Circular via the MOD Ranges Walk Explore the remote Ash Ranges - what Surrey should really look like! (Usually open Bank Holidays only - Check!)
Ash Circular via the MOD Ranges Walk

Explore the remote Ash Ranges - what Surrey should really look like! (Usually open Bank Holidays only - Check!)

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Ash Circular via the MOD Ranges

Explore the remote Ash Ranges - what Surrey should really look like! (Usually open Bank Holidays only - Check!)

Basingstoke Canal Ash Vale
Basingstoke Canal Ash Vale

Aug-11 • Sarah Heenan on Flickr

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Ash Vale Circular via North Downs Way

A circular walk starting and ending in the rarely visited Ash Ranges and including a section of the North Downs Way through the attractive village of Puttenham.

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Dual language sign to Pooh Bridge

Jun-10 • Sean O'Neill

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Ashurst Circular

A walk via Pooh Bridge to the attractive Wealden village of Hartfield, with a longer option over the elevated heathland of Ashdown Forest.

Stately Tree , Nymans Balcombe Circular
Stately Tree , Nymans

Balcombe Circular

Oct-12 • moontiger on Flickr

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Balcombe Circular

Nymans Gardens (NT), and the ruins of Slaugham

Ardingly Reservoir Balcombe Circular walk
Ardingly Reservoir

Balcombe Circular walk

Dec-05 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir

Two interlocking circular walks (one for Summer, one for Winter) around Balcombe, taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory.

Big field Baldock Circular
Big field

Baldock Circular

May-15 • moontiger on Flickr

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Baldock Circular

A flat walk across vast Hertfordshire farmland fields in an area filled with clues to Britain’s Iron Age and Roman past. Follows part of the Icknield Way.

Banbury Circular Walk A peaceful circular walk with a variety of lunch stops.
Banbury Circular Walk

A peaceful circular walk with a variety of lunch stops.

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Banbury Circular

A peaceful circular walk with a variety of lunch stops.

Bath Circular via 2 Tunnels and a Canal Walk Walk/Cycle route via a disused railway, Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, Tucking Mill Viaduct, the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, Dundas Aqueduct, and historic Bath
Bath Circular via 2 Tunnels and a Canal Walk

Walk/Cycle route via a disused railway, Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, Tucking Mill Viaduct, the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, Dundas Aqueduct, and historic Bath

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Bath Circular via 2 Tunnels and a Canal

Walk/Cycle route via a disused railway, Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, Tucking Mill Viaduct, the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, Dundas Aqueduct, and historic Bath

Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular As a means to deter walkers, Harold's dalliance with exhibitionism was somewhat flawed. 6 June '07.
Book 3, Walk 30, Battle Circular

As a means to deter walkers, Harold's dalliance with exhibitionism was somewhat flawed. 6 June '07.

Jun-07 • mew2005b on Flickr

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Battle Circular

The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey

Baugh Fell in evening sun SWC436 - Baugh Fell (Garsdale Circular)
Baugh Fell in evening sun

SWC436 - Baugh Fell (Garsdale Circular)

Jun-24 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Baugh Fell

Remote hill in wild countryside with fine views. Some rough and pathless ground. Return via Ure Force (waterfall).

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Book 1, Walk 10, Beaconsfield Round 1

4 February '07

Feb-07 • MEW2005 on Flickr

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Beaconsfield Circular

Gentle hills, Chalfont St Giles, and Jordans, a hamlet with Quaker links

Cathedral Oak, Savernake Forest SWC 399 - Bedwyn Circular (via Savernake Forest and Marlborough) [Young Paunchy and Cathedral Oak Loop]
Cathedral Oak, Savernake Forest

SWC 399 - Bedwyn Circular (via Savernake Forest and Marlborough) [Young Paunchy and Cathedral Oak Loop]

Aug-22 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Bedwyn Circular via Savernake Forest and Marlborough

More veteran trees than anywhere else in Europe, undulating pastures, historic Marlborough and the landscaped Tottenham Park

Concord Beach Paddling Pool on hot summer's day SWC Walk 258 Benfleet Circular (via Canvey Island)
Concord Beach Paddling Pool on hot summer's day

SWC Walk 258 Benfleet Circular (via Canvey Island)

Aug-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Benfleet Circular via Canvey Island

Varied walk around a unique island in the Thames Estuary: mudflats, creeks, river traffic, sandy beaches, seawall murals, grassy marshland, oil terminals & refineries

Hadleigh Castle Benfleet Circular
Hadleigh Castle

Benfleet Circular

Sep-20 • moontiger on Flickr

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Benfleet Circular via Leigh on Sea

Hadleigh Castle, Leigh on Sea, and Benfleet Creek

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Berkhamsted Circular 5 Nov 22 SWC1

Nov-22 • Steven F Coles on Flickr

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Berkhamsted Circular

A short easy walk to the South-East of Berkhamsted, along the Grand Union Canal and across fields to Ashley Green for lunch, returning via Hockeridge Wood.

Berwick via Arlington Circular Walk Tranquil, quiet and gently undulating countryside with fine views of the downs and weald
Berwick via Arlington Circular Walk

Tranquil, quiet and gently undulating countryside with fine views of the downs and weald

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Berwick via Arlington Circular

Tranquil, quiet and gently undulating countryside with fine views of the downs and weald

Valley mid morning Bishopstone Circular walk
Valley mid morning

Bishopstone Circular walk

Sep-21 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Bishopstone Circular

A demanding walk with spectacular views and 6 distinct climbs, from the sea over the Comp and the South Downs to Berwick, returning via an equally undulating route

View from the most southerly part of the route, across Mole Valley to the North Downs and Brockham and Betchworth Quarries SWC Walk 396 Box Hill Circular (via Betchworth)
View from the most southerly part of the route, across Mole Valley to the North Downs and Brockham and Betchworth Quarries

SWC Walk 396 Box Hill Circular (via Betchworth)

Jan-23 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Box Hill Circular via Betchworth

The classic climb up the Burford Spur to the summit of Box Hill, then out past old chalk quarries on the North Downs escarpment and back along the Mole Valley.

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Belted Galloway on Headley Heath

Oct-09 • Sean O'Neill

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Box Hill Circular via Mickleham

A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs.

Trig Point on Pen-y-crug SWC Walk 306 - Brecon Circular (via Y Gaer, Battle and Pen-y-crug)
Trig Point on Pen-y-crug

SWC Walk 306 - Brecon Circular (via Y Gaer, Battle and Pen-y-crug)

May-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Brecon Circular via Y Gaer Battle and Pen Y Crug

Lowland walk along rivers, via a Roman Fort and a low ridge to an ancient hill fort

Trees and stream Brockenhurst Circular
Trees and stream

Brockenhurst Circular

Sep-12 • moontiger on Flickr

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Brockenhurst Circular

The New Forest - A mix of dense and more open woods.

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More Boardwalks in Broxbourne Wood

SWC Walk 168 Broxbourne Circular

Feb-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Broxbourne Circular

Along the New River and up through the Spital Brook valley into Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve and an assortment of ancient, diverse and wild woods.

Dovecote on Pillow Mound, Bruton SWC Walk 284 Bruton Circular (via Hauser & Wirth Somerset) or from Castle Cary
Dovecote on Pillow Mound, Bruton

SWC Walk 284 Bruton Circular (via Hauser & Wirth Somerset) or from Castle Cary

Sep-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Bruton Circular or from Castle Cary

Narrow steep-sided valleys with fast flowing streams and rivers, rolling hilltops, Alfred’s Tower, Hauser & Wirth Somerset art gallery

Palladian Bridge and Pantheon across Garden Lake, Stourton (Stourhead Estate) SWC Walk 342 - Bruton Circular (via Stourhead)
Palladian Bridge and Pantheon across Garden Lake, Stourton (Stourhead Estate)

SWC Walk 342 - Bruton Circular (via Stourhead)

Jun-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Bruton Circular via Stourhead

Through quiet South Somerset pastures and across a wooded ridge past Alfred's Tower folly and through the beautifully landscaped Stourhead Estate

Panorama just after lunch Buxted Circular walk
Panorama just after lunch

Buxted Circular walk

May-16 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Buxted Circular

A gentle walk through the Weald to Poundgate, with some nice views of the Weald and the distant South Downs.

First set of Stepping Stones. Chee Dale SWC 385 - Buxton Circular or to Monsal Dale (via the Wye Valley)
First set of Stepping Stones. Chee Dale

SWC 385 - Buxton Circular or to Monsal Dale (via the Wye Valley)

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Buxton Circular or to Monsal Dale

A very scenic White Peak dale: tight gorges, limestone crags, steeping stones, cascades, mills. Elevated pastures back to Buxton. Or on to Monsal Head with its famous vistas

Shutlingsloe in continuation of road by New Lodge Farm, Flash Bar/Hilltop SWC 387 - Buxton Circular (via Axe Edge Moor and Three Shires Head)
Shutlingsloe in continuation of road by New Lodge Farm, Flash Bar/Hilltop

SWC 387 - Buxton Circular (via Axe Edge Moor and Three Shires Head)

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Buxton Circular via Axe Edge Moor and Three Shires Head

The vast Axe Edge Moor, the heads of 5 famous Peak District rivers, the popular and scenic Three Shires Head pools and waterfalls, disused quarries and some fine far views

Castle Naze from road up to walk route from The Beehive Inn SWC 384 - Buxton Circular via Combs Moss [Descent to the Beehive Inn]
Castle Naze from road up to walk route from The Beehive Inn

SWC 384 - Buxton Circular via Combs Moss [Descent to the Beehive Inn]

Oct-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Buxton Circular via Combs Moss

Exciting but short and easy circuit of a quiet moorland plateau above Buxton. Green valleys, reservoirs, Castle Naze hillfort, far views and dramatic gritstone edges.

Chrome Hill lower ridge, Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, Upper Dove Valley SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back
Chrome Hill lower ridge, Parkhouse Hill, Hitter Hill, High Wheeldon, Upper Dove Valley

SWC 386 - Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Aug-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back

Remote and quiet Upper Dove Valley, combining extreme natural beauty with the more esoteric beauty of industrial sites. Go over or past the very unique Dragon's Back

Mynydd Llangorse towards Mynydd Troed SWC Walk 308 - Bwlch Circular (via Mynydd Troed and Llangorse Lake)
Mynydd Llangorse towards Mynydd Troed

SWC Walk 308 - Bwlch Circular (via Mynydd Troed and Llangorse Lake)

Jan-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Bwlch Circular via Mynydd Troed and Llangors Lake

Via an easily accessible glacial ridge to the largest natural lake in South Wales and an ancient hillfort

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Jan-13 • rozowamyszka on Flickr

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Cambridge via Grantchester Circular

Cambridge and its Colleges, Grantchester, Trumpington and the University Botanic Gardens

Bluebells near Fordwich
Bluebells near Fordwich

May-13 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Canterbury Circular via Bekesbourne and Sturry

Ancient villages, churches and pubs in a classic Kent landscape

Cadbury Castle/Camelot, from The Beacon SWC 392 - Castle Cary Circular via Camelot
Cadbury Castle/Camelot, from The Beacon

SWC 392 - Castle Cary Circular via Camelot

Sep-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Castle Cary Circular via Camelot

Along the fringes of the Somerset Levels over some fine viewpoints to three magnificent hills, one maybe the mythical Camelot of King Arthur fame

Horton Country Park
Horton Country Park

Jan-21 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Chessington Circular

Horton Park, Epsom and Ashtead Commons, Winey Hill, all inside the M25

On the escarpment after lunch Chilham Circular walk
On the escarpment after lunch

Chilham Circular walk

Nov-17 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Chilham Circular

A climb into the Kentish Downs and a descent to two historic houses.

London Skyline from Yates' Meadow SWC Short Walk 58 - Chingford Circular
London Skyline from Yates' Meadow

SWC Short Walk 58 - Chingford Circular

Jan-24 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Chingford Circular

Varied undulating route through commons, ancient woods and wildflower meadows, with fantastic views of London Skyline and Lea Valley.

Chippenham Circular Walk A gentle west country circular walk
Chippenham Circular Walk

A gentle west country circular walk

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Chippenham Circular

A gentle west country circular walk

The Lonely Shepherd and Sugar Loaf and The Skirrid SWC Walk 370 Crickhowell Circular via Mynydd Llangatwg and Craig y Cilau
The Lonely Shepherd and Sugar Loaf and The Skirrid

SWC Walk 370 Crickhowell Circular via Mynydd Llangatwg and Craig y Cilau

Aug-20 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Crickhowell Circular via Mynydd Llangatwg and Craig y Cilau

Llangattock Escarpment with surreal slag heaps, quarries and cliffs, optional caving and a raised bog. Then lush pastures along the Usk Valley with Black Mountains views.

Table Mountain/Crug Hywel from road before final descent SWC Walk 333 - Crickhowell Circular (via Table Mountain and the Three Pens) [Road Ending]
Table Mountain/Crug Hywel from road before final descent

SWC Walk 333 - Crickhowell Circular (via Table Mountain and the Three Pens) [Road Ending]

Apr-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Crickhowell Circular via Table Mountain and the three Pens

Table Mountain and an airy ridge walk in the Black Mountains across three tops with a scenic descent.

Deepdene Trail : Dorking via Brockham Circular Walk Lost Surrey estate, with restored landscaped garden and forests, ruined castles
Deepdene Trail : Dorking via Brockham Circular Walk

Lost Surrey estate, with restored landscaped garden and forests, ruined castles

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Dorking via Brockham Circular

Lost Surrey estate, with restored landscaped garden and forests, ruined castles

Wittenham Clumps from just outside Didcot SWC Walk 44 - Didcot Circular
Wittenham Clumps from just outside Didcot

SWC Walk 44 - Didcot Circular

Apr-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Didcot Circular

A walk in Oxfordshire, taking in Dorchester-on-Thames and the Clumps. Can start from Appleford.

Hardy Monument and Memorial Bench SWC Walk 275 Dorchester South Circular or to Portesham
Hardy Monument and Memorial Bench

SWC Walk 275 Dorchester South Circular or to Portesham

Aug-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Dorchester Circular or to Portesham

Pre-historic landscape of the Dorset Downs with splendid views out to the Jurassic Coast from the South Dorset Ridgeway. Longer extension to the Valley of (Sarsen) Stones

Path through trees Dorking Circular
Path through trees

Dorking Circular

Sep-16 • moontiger on Flickr

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Dorking Circular

Out along the North Downs escarpment and back through the Greensand Hills.

Thorpe Cloud and Bend in River by the Stepping Stones SWC Walk 326 - Dovedale (Ashbourne Circular)
Thorpe Cloud and Bend in River by the Stepping Stones

SWC Walk 326 - Dovedale (Ashbourne Circular)

Apr-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Dovedale

Through a pastoral landscape to the Peak District's most famous and scenic dale with its ravines, crags, pinnacles, arches and caves

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Tyred tiles

Well, semi-engineering bricks really

Feb-18 • quitenearmike on Flickr

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Ealing Broadway Circular

The green spaces of West London, including The Grand Union Canal, Boston Manor, Syon House, The Thames towpath, Kew Gardens, and Gunnersbury Park.

December 2, 2008: East Grinstead circular
December 2, 2008: East Grinstead circular

Dec-08 • nick.hider on Flickr

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East Grinstead Circular

Two walks in classic Weald territory, with an optional visit to the National Trust property of Standen

Upper Tor, Nether Tor, Golden Clough SWC Walk 303 - Edale Circular (via Kinder Scout and Mam Tor)
Upper Tor, Nether Tor, Golden Clough

SWC Walk 303 - Edale Circular (via Kinder Scout and Mam Tor)

Aug-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Edale Circular via Kinder Scout and Mam Tor

Rugged moorlands and dramatically sculpted gritstone outcrops, the lush Vale of Edale and grand views into the Hope Valley from Mam Tor

Ely Cathedral from River Great Ouse, near Cuckoo Bridge SWC Walk 118 Ely Circular (off-route off the Ely Extension)
Ely Cathedral from River Great Ouse, near Cuckoo Bridge

SWC Walk 118 Ely Circular (off-route off the Ely Extension)

Sep-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Ely Circular

An easy walk through open Fenland, The River Great Ouse, 'big' skies, tree-lined farm tracks, historic Ely Cathedral and a quayside stroll at the end

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Groombridge Place

Oct-14 • Sean O'Neill

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Eridge Circular

A heritage railway, a nature reserve and massive sandstone outcrops in the High Weald.

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Eynsford Circular 28.1.24 SWC1

Jan-24 • Steven F Coles on Flickr

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Eynsford Circular via Farningham

Ancient woodlands, low hills and riverside paths in the Darent valley.

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Bee Orchid, Lower Wood

Jul-13 • Sean O'Neill

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Eynsford Circular via Otford

A contrast between hidden valleys in the North Downs and the Darent Valley Path through three interesting villages.

Trig Point on Westend Moor, with Bleaklow beyond SWC Walk 350 - Fairholmes Circular (via Bleaklow and Derwent Head)
Trig Point on Westend Moor, with Bleaklow beyond

SWC Walk 350 - Fairholmes Circular (via Bleaklow and Derwent Head)

Sep-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Fairholmes Circular

From a remote bus stop onto one of England’s few great, untamed wildernesses: Bleaklow. Descend either across moors and Derwent River's Head, or Westend Valley.

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Faversham Circ 21.4.24 IMG_0457 LR

Apr-24 • Steven F Coles on Flickr

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Faversham Circular

Around the windswept marshes and waterways of north Kent, with traces of the time when the area was the centre of Britain's explosives industry.

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Fleet circular near Beacon Hill

Feb-20 • sylvcummins on Flickr

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Fleet Circular

Varied heathland and woodland containing some unusual features, returning alongside the Basingstoke Canal.

Iron-Rich Stream, Flitwick Moor SWC Walk 231 Flitwick Circular
Iron-Rich Stream, Flitwick Moor

SWC Walk 231 Flitwick Circular

Mar-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Flitwick Circular

Tranquil Flit River, wooded fringes of Flitwick Moor, quiet villages, the De Grey Mausoleum, Wrest House and Gardens, the Greensand Ridge (views), and the heart of Flitwick Moor.

Foreland Point, Lynmouth and Watersmeet Circular Walk 2 short circular walks 1) East along the South West Coast Path past Foreland Point 2) Along the narrow, steep sided River Lyn gorge to picturesque Watersmeet (NT)
Foreland Point, Lynmouth and Watersmeet Circular Walk

2 short circular walks 1) East along the South West Coast Path past Foreland Point 2) Along the narrow, steep sided River Lyn gorge to picturesque Watersmeet (NT)

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Foreland Point, Lynmouth and Watersmeet Circular

2 short circular walks 1) East along the South West Coast Path past Foreland Point 2) Along the narrow, steep sided River Lyn gorge to picturesque Watersmeet (NT)

Tree and sign Forest Row Circular
Tree and sign

Forest Row Circular

Sep-11 • moontiger on Flickr

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Forest Row Circular

The heathlands of Ashdown Forest. Travel by Bus.

Far Views from Streatley Warren upper rim SWC Walk 17 Goring Circular [Streatley Warren Extension]
Far Views from Streatley Warren upper rim

SWC Walk 17 Goring Circular [Streatley Warren Extension]

Jan-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Goring Circular

An undulating route through Berkshire with lunch at The Bell, a refreshingly traditional pub.

Follow the white arrows Going Circular via Hill Bottom
Follow the white arrows

Going Circular via Hill Bottom

May-15 • moontiger on Flickr

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Goring Circular via Hill Bottom

Rolling Chilterns countryside, forest trails, quiet country lanes and 3 pubs

Chatsworth House SWC Walk 322 - Grindleford Circular (via Chatsworth House)
Chatsworth House

SWC Walk 322 - Grindleford Circular (via Chatsworth House)

Oct-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Grindleford Circular via Chatsworth House

Through ancient woods and along some famous Dark Peak Edges to the UK's most-loved Country House, back through the verdant Derwent Valley

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Silent Pool

Jul-13 • Sean O'Neill

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Guildford Circular via Albury Park

The North Downs ridge, a haunted pool, unusual churches and traces of an industrial era in the Tillingbourne valley.

The Way near Shalford
The Way near Shalford

Oct-04 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular

Chantries Hill and the North Downs Way to St Martha's Church (viewpoint). Albery for lunch, returning via mixed woods and the tranquil Wey navigation to Guildford.

View from Chilton House SWC Walk 191a Haddenham Circular (w/o Brill)
View from Chilton House

SWC Walk 191a Haddenham Circular (w/o Brill)

Jan-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Haddenham Circular via Brill

Strenuous walk linking several hill top villages in the rolling landscape of the north westerly Aylesbury Vale, with splendid views throughout.

CIMG6590 Winter sunset on the Diana Fountain
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Winter sunset on the Diana Fountain

Jan-15 • Sean O'Neill

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Hampton Court Circular

Two royal parks and Britain's finest surviving Tudor building.

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Eastwick

No sign of Cher, Susan Sarandon or Michelle Pfeiffer

Nov-17 • quitenearmike on Flickr

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Harlow Circular

An easy walk through south east Hertfordshire.

Into the white wood Haslemere Circular (silent walk)
Into the white wood

Haslemere Circular (silent walk)

Apr-08 • moontiger on Flickr

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Haslemere Circular

Gentle woods in the morning and a climb to Black Down in the afternoon

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sea view from the coast path

Jun-12 • Andrew Murphy

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Hastings Circular via Fairlight Glen Beach

Hilly cliff top path via remote Fairlight Glen naturist beach to Fireheights. Return by the same path, a gentler inland route, or along the seashore

Eyam Moor, from Highlow Hall SWC Walk 315 - Hathersage Circular (via Bretton Clough and Eyam)
Eyam Moor, from Highlow Hall

SWC Walk 315 - Hathersage Circular (via Bretton Clough and Eyam)

Aug-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Hathersage Circular via Bretton Clough and Eyam

Rolling hills, drystone walls, deep wooded valleys,the Hope Valley, Eyam and Hucklow ridges, mining industrial heritage, Eyam, peat bogs (on a good path)

Backview to Eyam Moor from near North Lees Hall SWC Walk 319 - Hathersage Circular (via Stanage Edge, Higger Tor & Padley Gorge)
Backview to Eyam Moor from near North Lees Hall

SWC Walk 319 - Hathersage Circular (via Stanage Edge, Higger Tor & Padley Gorge)

Aug-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Hathersage Circular via Stanage Edge Higger Tor and Padley Gorge

Dark Peak Highlights - up a green valley to Stanage Edge, over Higger Tor and Carl Wark hill forts and down the narrow wooded Padley Gorge, then along the Derwent River

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Hayes Common

Nov-16 • dirkpetera on Flickr

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Hayes Circular

A short walk across three commons in South East London

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A Bluebell Railway train chugs by

Apr-13 • Sean O'Neill

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Haywards Heath Circular via Lindfield

A gently undulating walk in the low hills around the Ouse Valley.

Heddon's Mouth Circular Walk Short walk to Heddon's Beach, and along the South West Coast Path from a remote country pub. Travel by car only.
Heddon's Mouth Circular Walk

Short walk to Heddon's Beach, and along the South West Coast Path from a remote country pub. Travel by car only.

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Heddon's Mouth Circular

Short walk to Heddon's Beach, and along the South West Coast Path from a remote country pub. Travel by car only.

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Hambleden

Sep-09 • JonCombe on Flickr

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Henley Circular via Great Wood

The Thames Path in the morning, historic Hambledon for lunch, and back via the hills above Henley in the afternoon. Short but pretty.

Henley Circular via Rotherfield Greys Walk Henley, a valley to Rotherfield Greys, undulating woodland, the Thames and a weir crossing at Marsh Lock
Henley Circular via Rotherfield Greys Walk

Henley, a valley to Rotherfield Greys, undulating woodland, the Thames and a weir crossing at Marsh Lock

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Henley Circular via Rotherfield Greys

Henley, a valley to Rotherfield Greys, undulating woodland, the Thames and a weir crossing at Marsh Lock

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Henley bridge

Henley via Hambleden walk

Oct-10 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Henley via Hambleden Circular

The Thames path in the morning. Gentle woodland after lunch in an NT Village, Historic riverside Henley for tea.

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Woods near Bix winter

Henley via Stonor walk

Jan-06 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Henley via Stonor Circular

Long walk through the Chilterns over gentle rolling grassy hills. Historic riverside Henley for tea.

Stonor House SWC Walk 223 Henley-on-Thames Circular (via Turville) - Stonor Park Extension
Stonor House

SWC Walk 223 Henley-on-Thames Circular (via Turville) - Stonor Park Extension

Jun-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Henley via Turville Circular

The Midsomer Murders Walk

High Cup, from High Cup Nick SWC Walk 415 - High Cup Nick (Appleby-in-Westmoreland Circular)
High Cup, from High Cup Nick

SWC Walk 415 - High Cup Nick (Appleby-in-Westmoreland Circular)

Jul-22 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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High Cup Nick

One of the finest natural features in northern England, the spectacular High Cup Nick, on good paths and with easy route finding

Pegsdon Hills SWC Walk 234 Hitchin Circular
Pegsdon Hills

SWC Walk 234 Hitchin Circular

Jun-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Hitchin Circular

Across the most north easterly Chilterns ridge to Pegsdon Hills and Knocking Hoe NNR. A motte-and-double bailey and an abandoned medieval village and the Oughton chalk river

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Leeds Castle

Jul-14 • Sean O'Neill

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Hollingbourne Circular

A choice of ridge walks on the North Downs followed by a circuit around the grounds of Leeds Castle

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Through Stumblewood Common

Sep-11 • Sean O'Neill

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Horsted Keynes Circular

A varied walk from the deep wooded valleys of the High Weald to the elevated heathland of Ashdown Forest, with a section alongside the Bluebell Railway. Travel by bus.

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Houghton Mill

Apr-09 • Sean O'Neill

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Huntingdon Circular

Easy walk beside the Great Ouse river to the attractive village of Houghton and its restored water mill, returning through water meadows and a nature reserve.

Lone Erratic on Limestone Pavement, and Ingleborough SWC Walk 439 - Ingleborough via Ingleton (Ribblehead Circular)
Lone Erratic on Limestone Pavement, and Ingleborough

SWC Walk 439 - Ingleborough via Ingleton (Ribblehead Circular)

Apr-24 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Ingleborough via Ingleton

Demanding walk across the fearsome Ingleborough and down to the tourist hotspot Ingleton. Return via fascinating limestone plateau. Waterfalls Route Option

Starlings and Lapwings Murmuration, Otmoor RSPB Reserve
Starlings and Lapwings Murmuration, Otmoor RSPB Reserve

Jan-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Islip Circular

Pleasant rolling countryside north of Oxford, and the RSPB Otmoor wetland reserve

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Oct-16 • hikinginlondon on Flickr

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Central London Circular

Urban walk through Central London - passes many famous tourist sites

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Grange Barn, Coggeshall

SWC Walk 216 Kelvedon Circular

Apr-14 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Kelvedon Circular

Gentle Essex walk through the quiet Blackwater Valley to historic Coggeshall, with 300 listed buildings, for lunch.

Thames/Isis River: Lyd Well SWC Walk 256 - Kemble Circular (via Thames Head and Cirencester)
Thames/Isis River: Lyd Well

SWC Walk 256 - Kemble Circular (via Thames Head and Cirencester)

Feb-23 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Kemble Circular via Thames Head and Cirencester

Past the Thames Head and along a disused canal, then up through woods to the Severn/Thames watershed and back through the magnificent Cirencester Park and Town

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Fox Lane, Souldern

Apr-13 • jimb50 on Flickr

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Kings Sutton Circular

A leisurely stroll through Northamptonshire with ample refreshment.

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Snowdrops

Walden Bury, Knebworth Circular walk

Feb-23 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Knebworth Circular

Knebworth Hall, pretty Hertfordshire Villages, undulating woodland and fields

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Book 3, Walk 7, Knockholt Circular 1

Oct-05 • MEW2005 on Flickr

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Knockholt Circular

An enjoyable day out in the country within zone 6, thanks to those who campaigned for and legislated the Green Belt policy.

The Tower, Alport Castles SWC Walk 349 - Ladybower Inn Circular (via Alport Castles and Derwent Reservoirs)
The Tower, Alport Castles

SWC Walk 349 - Ladybower Inn Circular (via Alport Castles and Derwent Reservoirs)

Sep-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Ladybower Inn Circular via Alport Castles and Derwent Reservoirs

A grassy ridge to Britain’s longest inland landslip. Descend to skirt the famous Derwent Reservoirs. Hilly return options across moors or along edges.

Evening View (with sheep) up Ladybower Reservoir, from Six-Way Junction SWC Walk 348 - Ladybower Inn Circular (via Derwent Edges and Strines)
Evening View (with sheep) up Ladybower Reservoir, from Six-Way Junction

SWC Walk 348 - Ladybower Inn Circular (via Derwent Edges and Strines)

Sep-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Ladybower Inn Circular via Derwent Edge and Strines

Famous gritstone formations on Derwent Edge high above the Derwent Reservoirs, wooded Bradfield Dale with its reservoirs and folly tower. Back across moorland to Ladybower.

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View from One Tree Hill towards Canvey Island

SWC Walk 114 Laindon Circular

Oct-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Laindon Circular

Essex Hills, wooded Nature Reserves and panoramic Thames Valley Views

First section (anticlockwise) Lewes Circular walk
First section (anticlockwise)

Lewes Circular walk

Jun-15 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease

An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout.

Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap Walk Lewes Priory, Swanborough, the South Downs Way, Black Cap (hilltop) and Lewes Old Racecourse. Undulating.
Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap Walk

Lewes Priory, Swanborough, the South Downs Way, Black Cap (hilltop) and Lewes Old Racecourse. Undulating.

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Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap

Lewes Priory, Swanborough, the South Downs Way, Black Cap (hilltop) and Lewes Old Racecourse. Undulating.

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Jan-05 • Peter Conway on Flickr

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Lewes via West Firle Circular

Long. A steep hill (views) to Glynde. Lunch in quiet West Firle, then the South Downs Way (chalk ridge), with a flat valley walk back to historic Lewes

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Clouds Rolling Down from the Waun Rydd

SWC Walk 332 Llangynidr to Bwlch or Circular

May-18 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Llangynidr to Bwlch or Circular

Up a tight valley to the Chartist Cave in the limestone uplands of Mynydd Llangynidr, return along the rim of the Crawnon Valley.

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Apr-11 • Andrew Murphy

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Llanmadoc via Whiteford Sands Circular

Out through NT pine forest with salt marsh views to a lighthouse, back along sand dunes and a remote beach.

Along the Skirrid ridge SWC Walk 347 - Llanvihangel Crucorney Circular (via Bryn Arw and The Skirrid) [taken by Jenny P]
Along the Skirrid ridge

SWC Walk 347 - Llanvihangel Crucorney Circular (via Bryn Arw and The Skirrid) [taken by Jenny P]

Sep-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Llanvihangel Crucorney Circular via Bryn Arw and The Skirrid

Two easily accessible ridge walks south east of the Black Mountains, quiet pastures with views and a Michelin-starred lunch pub

Lulworth Cove and Hambury Tout SWC Walk 54 - Lulworth Cove Circular (via Tyneham and Durdle Door)
Lulworth Cove and Hambury Tout

SWC Walk 54 - Lulworth Cove Circular (via Tyneham and Durdle Door)

Jul-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Lulworth Cove Circular

Dramatic coastal scenery, Lulworth cove, hidden beaches, Durdle Door cliff arch, and a ghost town.

Lundy Island Circular Walk Cliff top walk around an island off the north Devon coast.
Lundy Island Circular Walk

Cliff top walk around an island off the north Devon coast.

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Lundy Island Circular

Cliff top walk around an island off the north Devon coast.

White Nancy SWC Walk 382 - Macclesfield Circular (via Tegg's Nose and Kerridge Hill)
White Nancy

SWC Walk 382 - Macclesfield Circular (via Tegg's Nose and Kerridge Hill)

Jun-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Macclesfield Circular via Teggs Nose and Kerridge Hill

Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Macclesfield Forest, the Dean Valley, Lamaload Reservoir, Kerridge Ridge with its picturesque folly, the White Nancy

Wincle Minn: the view ahead SWC Walk 381 - Macclesfield Circular (via the Dane Valley)
Wincle Minn: the view ahead

SWC Walk 381 - Macclesfield Circular (via the Dane Valley)

May-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Macclesfield Circular via The Dane Valley

The Dane Valley, pastures and wooded valleys, and ridges with views of the Cheshire Plain, high moors and gritstone ridges

The Cerne Giant, on Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas SWC Walk 402 - Maiden Newton Circular or to Dorchester (via Cerne Abbas)
The Cerne Giant, on Giant Hill, Cerne Abbas

SWC Walk 402 - Maiden Newton Circular or to Dorchester (via Cerne Abbas)

Nov-22 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Maiden Newton Circular or to Dorchester

Chalk streams, pretty valleys, rounded hills and broad ridges in the Dorset Downs. Cerne Abbas village with Britain's largest hill figure.

Willy Lott's Cottage, Flatford Looking much as painted by Constable
Willy Lott's Cottage, Flatford

Looking much as painted by Constable

Dec-13 • JonCombe on Flickr

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Manningtree Circular

River Stour - Constable country

The Cove, Avebury, NE quartile SWC Walk 354 Marlborough Circular via Avebury
The Cove, Avebury, NE quartile

SWC Walk 354 Marlborough Circular via Avebury

Jun-22 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Marlborough Circular via Avebury

Over the Marlborough Downs and through sarsen fields to the Avebury World Heritage Site

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Not quite still life in Marlow

Thames

Oct-15 • magyardave2002 on Flickr

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Marlow Circular

The Thames path in the morning, a classic pub for lunch, gentle hill afterwards.

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Darnley Mausoleum

Sep-12 • Sean O'Neill

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Meopham Circular

Ancient woodland, landscaped parkland and a nature reserve on the Kent Downs, with an alternative ending to a riverside town full of historical interest.

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Moreton-in-Marsh Circular

Aug-11 • moontiger on Flickr

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Moreton-in-Marsh Circular

Peaceful walk through the gentle hills of the Cotswolds with great views and charming honey colored villages

On the Cotswold Escarpment Moreton-in-Marsh Grand Circular walk
On the Cotswold Escarpment

Moreton-in-Marsh Grand Circular walk

Jun-17 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Moreton-in-Marsh Grand Circular via the Escarpement

The Cotswold Hills and Escarpment with fine views and bucolic villages - Stanway, Stanton and Snowshill, and optionally, Broadway Tower

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DSC00050

Aug-10 • Andrew Murphy

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Newborough Warren Circular

Remote coastal walk with sand dunes, beaches, pine forests and salt marsh - ideal for rest day, or when there is bad weather on the tops.

Newhaven Breakwater and Seaford Head, from Castle Hill SWC Walk 395 - Newhaven Circular
Newhaven Breakwater and Seaford Head, from Castle Hill

SWC Walk 395 - Newhaven Circular

Sep-22 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Newhaven Circular

Newhaven port and fort, Peacehaven cliffs, Piddinghoe, the River Ouse, foothills of the South Downs, Bishopstone and the ‘forgotten village’ of Tide Mills.

Nine Standards and northeasterly views SWC Walk 416 - Nine Standards (Kirkby Stephen Circular or to Garsdale)
Nine Standards and northeasterly views

SWC Walk 416 - Nine Standards (Kirkby Stephen Circular or to Garsdale)

Aug-23 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Nine Standards

Up to iconic landmark cairns with supreme views then through short peat bog and around the scenic Dukerdale, or along upland watershed above Mallerstang Valley to Garsdale

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walk_43_ca_View_from_hill_above_Otford

Nov-03 • Catherine Ames on Flickr

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Otford Circular via Romney Street

A short walk packed with variety and fine views, bluebell woods in season, a pretty village and a short train journey

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twisty trees twisty path

Otford Circular

May-17 • moontiger on Flickr

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Otford Circular via Shoreham

The steep-sided hills and secluded valleys around the Darent valley.

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Steventon sign

Overton Circular walk

Feb-19 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Overton Circular

North Hampshire hills and Jane Austen's literary landscape

River Isis Oxford Circular.
River Isis

Oxford Circular.

Nov-07 • msganching on Flickr

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Oxford Circular

The Rivers Isis and Cherwell, Wolvercote Common, the Oxford Canal, a tour of the old town and historic Colleges, Oxford Castle and Mound

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Statue of Churchill, Westerham Green

Jul-10 • Sean O'Neill

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Oxted Circular

The Greensand Hills on the Surrey/Kent border to Westerham, with an optional extension via Chartwell.

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walk 04undefinedTree Lined Path

Jan-05 • Catherine Ames

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Pangbourne Circular

Pretty villages, a toll bridge, fine views of the Thames in the morning and a serene stroll through a rural idyll after lunch.

Thames Valley Upstream, from Hartslock Nature Reserve SWC Walk 170 Pangbourne Circular via Goring-on-Thames [Hartslock Nature Reserve Extension]
Thames Valley Upstream, from Hartslock Nature Reserve

SWC Walk 170 Pangbourne Circular via Goring-on-Thames [Hartslock Nature Reserve Extension]

Oct-20 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Pangbourne via Goring Circular

Part-wooded ridges above the Thames Valley to lunch in Goring, shorter return along the Thames through meadows

Final view back from Horton Scar Lane: Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent SWC Walk 441 - Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill (Horton in Ribblesdale Circular)
Final view back from Horton Scar Lane: Plover Hill and Pen-y-ghent

SWC Walk 441 - Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill (Horton in Ribblesdale Circular)

Jul-24 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill

The iconic Pen-y-ghent via a quiet ascent route, then the even quieter Plover Hill. Return through remote countryside on good paths. Fine views all round.

Near Chiddingstone Causewaynshurst 2 Penshurst via Bough Beech Circular walk
Near Chiddingstone Causewaynshurst 2

Penshurst via Bough Beech Circular walk

Apr-19 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Penshurst Circular via Bough Beech

A popular bird-watching site in the Eden Valley and attractive Kent villages.

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May-21 • hikinginlondon on Flickr

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Petts Wood Circular

Easy and pleasant walk through woodlands nestled in the middle of London's South-Eastern suburbs

Wandsdyke in the evening sun SWC Walk 127 Pewsey Circular
Wandsdyke in the evening sun

SWC Walk 127 Pewsey Circular

Sep-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Pewsey Circular

North Wessex Downs and the Vale of Pewsey

Avebury Standing Stones, SW quartile SWC Walk 255 Pewsey Circular via Avebury
Avebury Standing Stones, SW quartile

SWC Walk 255 Pewsey Circular via Avebury

Aug-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Pewsey Circular via Avebury

Long walk over Wiltshire downs to Avebury World Heritage Site

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Scarecrow

Nov-06 • msganching on Flickr

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Pluckley Circular

Gentle walk through quiet Kent Orchards with ancient pubs - Darling Buds of May territory. Hilly afternoon options.

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Parham House across the lake

Aug-13 • Sean O'Neill

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Pulborough Circular

Long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop.

Redhill Circular Walk Nature Reserves, the Greensand Ridge and wooded commons around a Surrey market town.
Redhill Circular Walk

Nature Reserves, the Greensand Ridge and wooded commons around a Surrey market town.

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Redhill Circular

Nature Reserves, the Greensand Ridge and wooded commons around a Surrey market town.

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Worms Head from Rhossili Down

Aug-16 • Andrew Murphy on Flickr

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Rhossili via Llangennith Circular

A gentle walk, up to then along the downs overlooking a stunning beach with wide ranging sea views, and back along the beach itself.

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SDC10009

Jan-09 • Andrew Murphy

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Rhossili via Worms Head Circular

A gentle cliff top headland walk a dramatic extension - a classic walk out to 2 small islands cut off at high tide, with stunning views of Rhossili beach.

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Red deer male and harem

Richmond Park, London

Oct-19 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Richmond Circular

Get away from it all without leaving Greater London - Richmond Park and the River Thames.

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Book 2, Walk 20, Robertsbridge Circular

19 March 2005

Mar-05 • MEW2005 on Flickr

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Robertsbridge Circular

Quiet, rolling hills, Bodiam Castle (NT), with a gentler finish.

Robertsbridge Circular via Brightling Walk A walk through Jack Fuller Country
Robertsbridge Circular via Brightling Walk

A walk through Jack Fuller Country

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Robertsbridge Circular via Brightling

A walk through Jack Fuller Country

Farm House in Rape Oilseed Field, from Locksash Lane SWC Walk Rowlands Castle Circular
Farm House in Rape Oilseed Field, from Locksash Lane

SWC Walk Rowlands Castle Circular

May-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Rowlands Castle Circular

A walk, first through park- and woodland, then through some remote westerly valleys of the South Downs. At its best in spring for plentiful bluebells and wild garlic.

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Apr-18 • dirkpetera on Flickr

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Rowlands Castle Grand Circular

Long walk via Kingley Vale SSI, Beacon Hill, and the South Downs ridge

Salisbury Cathedral across the Water Meadows SWC Walk 254 Salisbury Circular
Salisbury Cathedral across the Water Meadows

SWC Walk 254 Salisbury Circular

Aug-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Salisbury Circular

Gentle start via historic Salisbury, the Chalke Valley, pretty villages. Strenuous afternoon via the Downs, a Roman Road, and a noted Water Meadows view of the Cathedral

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Wildflower meadow

Note the orchids. Saunderton Figure of 8. Bledlow loop

Jun-09 • moontiger on Flickr

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Saunderton via Bledlow Circular

The Chilterns: the Ridgeway Path over an open ridge, returning by peaceful and secluded valleys.

Heading for Bradenham Saunderton Circular via West Wycombe
Heading for Bradenham

Saunderton Circular via West Wycombe

Jun-18 • moontiger on Flickr

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Saunderton via West Wycombe Circular

The Chilterns: wooded forests (very muddy in winter), Hughenden Manor (NT), West Wycombe Caves (of Hellfire club fame), finishing with a short ridge walk

Seaford Circular via Alfriston and Bishopstone Walk A new perspective on, and glorious panoramic views of, the South Downs.
Seaford Circular via Alfriston and Bishopstone Walk

A new perspective on, and glorious panoramic views of, the South Downs.

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Seaford Circular via Alfriston and Bishopstone

A new perspective on, and glorious panoramic views of, the South Downs.

Malham Cove SWC Walk 443 - Settle Circular via Malham
Malham Cove

SWC Walk 443 - Settle Circular via Malham

Jun-24 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Settle Circular via Malham

From a pretty market town through impressive limestone scenery to the natural wonders of Malham: cove, waterfall, dramatic gorge, dry valleys, a stream out of caves, a very large tarn

Escarpment view Sevenoaks Circular walk
Escarpment view

Sevenoaks Circular walk

Apr-14 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Sevenoaks Circular

Out via the National Trust's Knole Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs.

Ancient Oakwood, Ladies' Spring Wood SWC Walk 267 - Sheffield Circular (via Porter, Limb, Sheaf and Gleadless Valleys)
Ancient Oakwood, Ladies' Spring Wood

SWC Walk 267 - Sheffield Circular (via Porter, Limb, Sheaf and Gleadless Valleys)

Jun-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Sheffield Circular via Porter and Gleadless

Strenuous excursion through the south westerly wooded valleys of Sheffield

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Above the Shoreham Cross

Nov-16 • Sean O'Neill

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Shoreham Circular

The steep-sided hills above an attractive village in the Darent valley.

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DSCF1425

Nov-08 • Andrew Murphy

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Weymouth via Isle of Portland Circular

Weymouth's harbour, the South West Coast Path, a disused railway path, industrial archaeology and a grandstand view of the Devon and Dorset coast.

Southease Circular Walk Varied South Downs walk. Sussex Ouse, Centenary Park (Peacehaven), Undercliff Path, the Western Hemisphere, Telscombe Tye, optional climbs and Eastern Hemisphere.
Southease Circular Walk

Varied South Downs walk. Sussex Ouse, Centenary Park (Peacehaven), Undercliff Path, the Western Hemisphere, Telscombe Tye, optional climbs and Eastern Hemisphere.

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Southease Circular

Varied South Downs walk. Sussex Ouse, Centenary Park (Peacehaven), Undercliff Path, the Western Hemisphere, Telscombe Tye, optional climbs and Eastern Hemisphere.

Thundridge Old Church SWC Walk 165 - St. Margarets Circular
Thundridge Old Church

SWC Walk 165 - St. Margarets Circular

Nov-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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St Margarets Circular

Quiet rolling Hertfordshire countryside, a haunted, ruined church and long stretches in scenic river valleys.

View from The London Viewpoint, Wood Farm, Stanmore: Shard, BT Tower and Nine Elms SWC Short Walk 56 - Stanmore Circular
View from The London Viewpoint, Wood Farm, Stanmore: Shard, BT Tower and Nine Elms

SWC Short Walk 56 - Stanmore Circular

Jul-23 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Stanmore Circular

Undulating route through various parks, commons and nature reserves in leafy North London, including the London Viewpoint

View into the valley Nearing Burwash Stonegate to Robertsbridge
View into the valley

Nearing Burwash Stonegate to Robertsbridge

Feb-10 • moontiger on Flickr

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Stonegate Circular

Remote, rolling Hills, Burwash for Lunch and Batemans (NT, Rudyard Kipling's home)

The long descent off Fan Fawr to Gwaun Cefnygarreg SWC Walk 401 - Storey Arms to Libanus or Circular (via Ystradfellte)
The long descent off Fan Fawr to Gwaun Cefnygarreg

SWC Walk 401 - Storey Arms to Libanus or Circular (via Ystradfellte)

Oct-22 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Storey Arms to Libanus or Circular via Ystradfellte

Strenuous route in the Fforest Fawr: 4 peaks, upland moor, limestone plateaus, and a glorious descent into the Usk Valley. Stretches of pathless terrain

Sugar Loaf from Pandy Inn Walk SWC Walk 334 - Sugar Loaf (Abergavenny Circular)
Sugar Loaf from Pandy Inn Walk

SWC Walk 334 - Sugar Loaf (Abergavenny Circular)

Apr-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Sugar Loaf Circular from Abergavenny

Ascent of the iconic Sugar Loaf along quiet paths: lush pastures, ancient oak woods, grassy ridges, heather and gorse. Tea at a vineyard.

View towards Mickleham, Juniper Top SWC Walk 139 Tadworth Circular via Headley Heath and Box Hill
View towards Mickleham, Juniper Top

SWC Walk 139 Tadworth Circular via Headley Heath and Box Hill

Feb-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tadworth via Headley Heath and Box Hill Circular

Mixed open and wooded chalk downland with several viewpoints close to London

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Tattenham Corner Circular 9 Oct 22 SWC1

Oct-22 • Steven F Coles on Flickr

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Tattenham Corner Circular

Exploring a First World War Centenary Wood taking shape behind Epsom Downs racecourse.

View across the Thame Valley, from near Albury SWC Walk 190 - Thame Circular
View across the Thame Valley, from near Albury

SWC Walk 190 - Thame Circular

May-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Thame Circular

Scenic ramble through quiet villages in the Thame Valley on the Oxon/Bucks border, north of the Chilterns.

Thames Path: Richmond and Teddington Circular Short Walk A lovely section of the Thames: Ham House, Marble Hill House, New Orleans Gallery, a sculpture garden, riverside pubs
Thames Path: Richmond and Teddington Circular Short Walk

A lovely section of the Thames: Ham House, Marble Hill House, New Orleans Gallery, a sculpture garden, riverside pubs

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Thames Path: Richmond and Teddington Circular

A lovely section of the Thames: Ham House, Marble Hill House, New Orleans Gallery, a sculpture garden, riverside pubs

Backview down Church Bottom, Prescombe Down NNR (II) SWC Walk 250 Tisbury Circular via Alvediston
Backview down Church Bottom, Prescombe Down NNR (II)

SWC Walk 250 Tisbury Circular via Alvediston

Sep-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tisbury Circular via Alvediston

An Iron Age hill fort, pretty coombes, and plenty ascent: the Vale of Wardour and West Wiltshire Downs AONB with views to the Cranborne Chase and all the way to the coast

Buttercups in Dinton Park SWC Walk 249 Tisbury Circular via Dinton and Fovant
Buttercups in Dinton Park

SWC Walk 249 Tisbury Circular via Dinton and Fovant

Jun-21 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tisbury Circular via Dinton and Fovant

The Nadder Valley, Dinton Park, undulating countryside of the West Wiltshire Downs, with views to distant coombes, and the regimental Fovant Badges (large hill side figures)

Old Wardour Castle from Ticket Office SWC Walk 252 Tisbury Circular via Donhead St. Andrew
Old Wardour Castle from Ticket Office

SWC Walk 252 Tisbury Circular via Donhead St. Andrew

Jul-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tisbury Circular via Donhead St. Andrew

The Vale of Wardour in the Wiltshire Downs AONB. Wardour Park, Nadder Head, a neolithic hill fort, Barkers hill, Old Wardour Castle. Long and shorter version.

Descent into the Nadder Valley (with Place Farm) SWC Walk 248 Tisbury Circular via Hindon
Descent into the Nadder Valley (with Place Farm)

SWC Walk 248 Tisbury Circular via Hindon

Aug-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tisbury Circular via Hindon

The Nadder Valley, picturesque villages, some dry chalky U-shaped downs of the West Wiltshire Downs, wooded ridges and one of Britain’s largest thatched buildings

White Sheet Hill from the Wessex Ridgeway SWC Walk 251 Tisbury Circular via Ludwell and Berwick St. John
White Sheet Hill from the Wessex Ridgeway

SWC Walk 251 Tisbury Circular via Ludwell and Berwick St. John

Sep-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Tisbury Circular via Ludwell

The Upper Nadder Valley (Wiltshire Downs), Wardour Park and its ruined Castle, steep ascents to Win Green and White Sheet hills and Chalke Valley.

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All Saints church, Tudeley

May-14 • Sean O'Neill

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Tonbridge Circular via Tudeley

A unique church, orchards and a country park of historical interest in the Garden of England.

Looking back down the hill (para 28) Totteridge Circular walk
Looking back down the hill (para 28)

Totteridge Circular walk

Dec-14 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Totteridge Circular

Meadows, woods and villages on the Northern Heights

Flat Isley, Ashridge Estate
Flat Isley, Ashridge Estate

May-17 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Tring Circular

The Chilterns: An open ridge walk to Ivinghoe Beacon, gentle forests, and a classic village pub for tea.

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Eridge Rocks

May-15 • Sean O'Neill

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Tunbridge Wells Circular

A varied High Weald walk with stretches through parkland, restored heathland and woods containing massive sandstone outcrops, finishing alongside the Spa Valley Railway.

Twickenham Circular via 3 rivers Walk The Thames towpath, the River Crane and the Duke of Northumberland's river
Twickenham Circular via 3 rivers Walk

The Thames towpath, the River Crane and the Duke of Northumberland's river

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Twickenham Circular via 3 rivers

The Thames towpath, the River Crane and the Duke of Northumberland's river

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Horse 67 GE

Near Uckfield

Mar-15 • magyardave2002 on Flickr

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Uckfield via Van Hoogstraaten's Path Circular

Undulating low Weald countryside via (now peaceful) path at the centre of a right-of-way battle

In the woods 2 Wadhurst Circular
In the woods 2

Wadhurst Circular

Jun-11 • moontiger on Flickr

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Wadhurst Circular

The High Weald, quiet countryside - woods and rolling hills, the Sussex Border Path, and historic Mayfield for lunch.

Sussex border path approaching Cousley Wood
Sussex border path approaching Cousley Wood

May-16 • quitenearmike on Flickr

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Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular

This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat.

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Jun-10 • Andrew Murphy

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Walton-on-the-Naze Circular

Coastal walk from a faded grandeur Victorian seaside resort with pier to a fast eroding, fossil rich headland and a sand spit. Return along the beach or salt marsh sea wall.

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Wood anemones, Selsdon Wood

May-13 • Sean O'Neill

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Warlingham Circular

Bluebell woods, fields, valleys and nature reserves on the London/Surrey border.

Sgwd Ddwli Isaf/The Lower Gushing Falls on the Nedd Fechan SWC Walk 400 - Waterfall Country (Pontneddfechan Circular)
Sgwd Ddwli Isaf/The Lower Gushing Falls on the Nedd Fechan

SWC Walk 400 - Waterfall Country (Pontneddfechan Circular)

Oct-22 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Waterfall Country

More rapids, cascades and waterfalls than any other walk, wooded gorges, limestone uplands, caves, mines and far views

Riverside in the morning Wateringbury Circular walk
Riverside in the morning

Wateringbury Circular walk

Oct-19 • Saturdaywalker on Flickr

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Wateringbury Circular

Medieval bridges and churches in an attractive part of the Medway Valley.

First hint of Autumn Watton-at-Stone Circular
First hint of Autumn

Watton-at-Stone Circular

Oct-09 • moontiger on Flickr

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Watton-at-Stone Circular

The rolling hills of Hertfordshire, the River Beane, and Watton.

Wellingborough Circular Walk Northamptonshire rivers and lakes, up to four villages and one of England's finest Saxon churches.
Wellingborough Circular Walk

Northamptonshire rivers and lakes, up to four villages and one of England's finest Saxon churches.

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Wellingborough Circular

Northamptonshire rivers and lakes, up to four villages and one of England's finest Saxon churches.

Old St. Lawrence's Church, Ayot St. Lawrence SWC 69 - Welwyn Garden City Circular
Old St. Lawrence's Church, Ayot St. Lawrence

SWC 69 - Welwyn Garden City Circular

Sep-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Welwyn Circular

An easy walk through Hertfordshire countryside, visiting Ayot St Lawrence and an ivied Gothic ruin of a church.

Picnic spot on Wicken Water, Arkesden SWC Walk 116 Wendens Ambo [Audley End station] Circular
Picnic spot on Wicken Water, Arkesden

SWC Walk 116 Wendens Ambo [Audley End station] Circular

Feb-16 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Wendens Ambo Circular

North West Essex hills and pretty villages

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May-04 • Peter Conway on Flickr

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Wendover Circular

The Chilterns: gentle wooded hills and ridges.

Boddington Hill Iron Age Hillfort Site, from the Ridgeway SWC Walk 140a Wendover to Great Missenden
Boddington Hill Iron Age Hillfort Site, from the Ridgeway

SWC Walk 140a Wendover to Great Missenden

Dec-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Wendover Circular via The Lee and Swan Bottom

Along the Ridgeway through the Chiltern Hills and through many splendid woodlands, a conservation village and idyllic Lee Common

Whernside beyond a plantation SWC Walk 438 - Whernside (Ribblehead Circular)
Whernside beyond a plantation

SWC Walk 438 - Whernside (Ribblehead Circular)

Jun-24 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Whernside

Onto Yorkshire's highest point along quiet back-of-the-hill route. Return through the limestone country of Chapel-le-Dale.

Kenley Common sign Whyteleafe Circular
Kenley Common sign

Whyteleafe Circular

Sep-20 • moontiger on Flickr

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Whyteleafe Circular

A Battle of Britain airfield and a medieval wall painting in the newly-designated South London Downs National Nature Reserve.

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Feb-18 • hikinginlondon on Flickr

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Wimbledon Circular

Get away from it all without leaving Greater London - Wimbledon Common.

St. Catherine's Hill from Compton Down SWC Walk 15 : Winchester Circular
St. Catherine's Hill from Compton Down

SWC Walk 15 : Winchester Circular

Jul-15 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Winchester Circular

A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland.

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Clouds over the river Colne

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Sep-11 • Ludovic Lemaignen on Flickr

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Wivenhoe Circular

2 circular walks on either side of the Colne estuary. **check ferry times in advance**

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Titsey Park

Mar-15 • Sean O'Neill

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Woldingham Circular via Titsey Place

Rural valleys, the North Downs and the Titsey Plantation.

Lulworth Castle, south easterly view SWC Walk 346 - Wool Circular (via The Warren and Lulworth Cove and Castle)
Lulworth Castle, south easterly view

SWC Walk 346 - Wool Circular (via The Warren and Lulworth Cove and Castle)

Aug-19 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Wool Circular

Thomas Hardy Country, pretty coombes, the Jurassic Coast (Durdle Door, Stair Hole and Lulworth Cove), Lulworth Park with its fantastic Castle, and Coombe Heath

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Limestone cliffs

Jul-20 • DSG52 on Flickr

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Worth Matravers Circular

Purbeck: Keats (dinosaur footprints) and Winspit (swimming) quarries, Chapman's Pool (hidden beach), and Jurassic Coast views.

Picnic Spot near Compasses Inn SWC Walk Book 1 Walk 53 - Wye Circular
Picnic Spot near Compasses Inn

SWC Walk Book 1 Walk 53 - Wye Circular

Sep-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Wye Circular

Out over the North Downs with breathtaking views to lunch in Sole Street. Back up over the Downs, then returning along the Great Stour river. Muddy in winter.

Along the Medway Yalding Circular
Along the Medway

Yalding Circular

Dec-18 • moontiger on Flickr

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Yalding Circular

Pub Medley at the River Medway

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Yarmouth Harbour

Jul-13 • Sean O'Neill

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Yarmouth Circular

The Isle of Wight coastal path, Tennyson Down, a nature reserve, and a disused railway.

Region Star # Walk Km Effort Ht. gain Description London
Hampshire 10 Alton Circular 20.4 4 375 Long but gentle walk visiting Selborne and Chawton, which inspired Jane Austen (writer) and Gilbert White (naturalist) CJ W
West Sussex 11 Amberley Circular 18.3 5 300 Out along the foot of the South Downs above Wild Brook wetland to Storrington for lunch, and back along the ridge of the Downs. CJ EC V
West Sussex 361 Amberley Circular via Arundel Park 18.3 5 300 A walk through Arundel Park to an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral, returning along the Arun Valley. CJ EC V
Buckinghamshire 36 Amersham Circular via Chalfont St Giles 13.5 3 325 An easy walk along gentle hills above the Misbourne valley to the attractive village of Chalfont St Giles.
West Sussex 100 Arundel Circular 21.0 4 225 A walk in the low hills around the River Arun, returning through an attractive old town with a castle and cathedral. CJ EC V
Surrey 237 Ash Circular via the MOD Ranges 22.0 6 650 Explore the remote Ash Ranges - what Surrey should really look like! (Usually open Bank Holidays only - Check!) P W
Surrey 96 Ash Vale Circular via North Downs Way 25.8 5 375 A circular walk starting and ending in the rarely visited Ash Ranges and including a section of the North Downs Way through the attractive village of Puttenham. CJ W
East Sussex 29 Ashurst Circular 20.5 6 350 A walk via Pooh Bridge to the attractive Wealden village of Hartfield, with a longer option over the elevated heathland of Ashdown Forest. LB
West Sussex 16 Balcombe Circular 19.0 5 425 Nymans Gardens (NT), and the ruins of Slaugham LB V
West Sussex 22 Balcombe Circular via Ardingly Reservoir 16.2 4 300 Two interlocking circular walks (one for Summer, one for Winter) around Balcombe, taking in Ardingly Reservoir, the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and fine Weald territory. LB V
Hertfordshire 91 Baldock Circular 19.6 4 225 A flat walk across vast Hertfordshire farmland fields in an area filled with clues to Britain’s Iron Age and Roman past. Follows part of the Icknield Way. KX
Oxfordshire 293 Banbury Circular 17.2 2 150 A peaceful circular walk with a variety of lunch stops. M
Somerset 186 Bath Circular via 2 Tunnels and a Canal 19.9 2 150 Walk/Cycle route via a disused railway, Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, Tucking Mill Viaduct, the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath, Dundas Aqueduct, and historic Bath CJ P W
East Sussex 30 Battle Circular 19.0 3 425 The 1066 County Path, picturesque Battle and its Abbey CX
Yorkshire Dales 436 Baugh Fell 19.8 8 550 Remote hill in wild countryside with fine views. Some rough and pathless ground. Return via Ure Force (waterfall).
Buckinghamshire 10 Beaconsfield Circular 19.5 4 200 Gentle hills, Chalfont St Giles, and Jordans, a hamlet with Quaker links M
Berkshire 399 Bedwyn Circular via Savernake Forest and Marlborough 31.0 7 425 More veteran trees than anywhere else in Europe, undulating pastures, historic Marlborough and the landscaped Tottenham Park P
Essex 258 Benfleet Circular via Canvey Island 23.2 2 75 Varied walk around a unique island in the Thames Estuary: mudflats, creeks, river traffic, sandy beaches, seawall murals, grassy marshland, oil terminals & refineries FS LS Str
Essex 268 Benfleet Circular via Leigh on Sea 15.2 4 225 Hadleigh Castle, Leigh on Sea, and Benfleet Creek FS LS Str
Hertfordshire 397 Berkhamsted Circular 15.3 2 250 A short easy walk to the South-East of Berkhamsted, along the Grand Union Canal and across fields to Ashley Green for lunch, returning via Hockeridge Wood. CJ EC E
East Sussex 200 Berwick via Arlington Circular 12.6 1 125 Tranquil, quiet and gently undulating countryside with fine views of the downs and weald V
East Sussex 379 Bishopstone Circular 21.3 8 675 A demanding walk with spectacular views and 6 distinct climbs, from the sea over the Comp and the South Downs to Berwick, returning via an equally undulating route CJ EC LB V
Surrey 396 Box Hill Circular via Betchworth 16.8 5 325 The classic climb up the Burford Spur to the summit of Box Hill, then out past old chalk quarries on the North Downs escarpment and back along the Mole Valley. CJ V
Surrey 64 Box Hill Circular via Mickleham 16.3 8 550 A fairly strenuous walk in a beautiful part of the North Downs. CJ V
Brecon Beacons 306 Brecon Circular via Y Gaer Battle and Pen Y Crug 18.1 5 600 Lowland walk along rivers, via a Roman Fort and a low ridge to an ancient hill fort
Hampshire 163 Brockenhurst Circular 16.8 3 175 The New Forest - A mix of dense and more open woods. CJ W
Hertfordshire 168 Broxbourne Circular 24.3 5 300 Along the New River and up through the Spital Brook valley into Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve and an assortment of ancient, diverse and wild woods. LS Str
Somerset 284 Bruton Circular or from Castle Cary 25.1 7 700 Narrow steep-sided valleys with fast flowing streams and rivers, rolling hilltops, Alfred’s Tower, Hauser & Wirth Somerset art gallery P
Somerset 342 Bruton Circular via Stourhead 22.7 6 575 Through quiet South Somerset pastures and across a wooded ridge past Alfred's Tower folly and through the beautifully landscaped Stourhead Estate P
East Sussex 95 Buxted Circular 16.3 3 350 A gentle walk through the Weald to Poundgate, with some nice views of the Weald and the distant South Downs. EC LB
Peak District 385 Buxton Circular or to Monsal Dale 26.0 8 1,175 A very scenic White Peak dale: tight gorges, limestone crags, steeping stones, cascades, mills. Elevated pastures back to Buxton. Or on to Monsal Head with its famous vistas
Peak District 387 Buxton Circular via Axe Edge Moor and Three Shires Head 27.1 8 1,000 The vast Axe Edge Moor, the heads of 5 famous Peak District rivers, the popular and scenic Three Shires Head pools and waterfalls, disused quarries and some fine far views
Peak District 384 Buxton Circular via Combs Moss 16.2 5 850 Exciting but short and easy circuit of a quiet moorland plateau above Buxton. Green valleys, reservoirs, Castle Naze hillfort, far views and dramatic gritstone edges.
Peak District 386 Buxton Circular via the Dragon's Back 26.1 8 800 Remote and quiet Upper Dove Valley, combining extreme natural beauty with the more esoteric beauty of industrial sites. Go over or past the very unique Dragon's Back
Brecon Beacons 308 Bwlch Circular via Mynydd Troed and Llangors Lake 21.6 7 900 Via an easily accessible glacial ridge to the largest natural lake in South Wales and an ancient hillfort
Cambridgeshire 105 Cambridge via Grantchester Circular 15.0 1 25 Cambridge and its Colleges, Grantchester, Trumpington and the University Botanic Gardens KX LS
Kent 121 Canterbury Circular via Bekesbourne and Sturry 22.7 2 150 Ancient villages, churches and pubs in a classic Kent landscape TL StP V
Somerset 392 Castle Cary Circular via Camelot 30.3 8 775 Along the fringes of the Somerset Levels over some fine viewpoints to three magnificent hills, one maybe the mythical Camelot of King Arthur fame P
London 48 Chessington Circular 8.4 1 100 Horton Park, Epsom and Ashtead Commons, Winey Hill, all inside the M25 CJ V W
Kent 138 Chilham Circular 15.4 5 275 A climb into the Kentish Downs and a descent to two historic houses. TL StP V
London 58 Chingford Circular 7.6 1 200 Varied undulating route through commons, ancient woods and wildflower meadows, with fantastic views of London Skyline and Lea Valley. LS
Wiltshire 408 Chippenham Circular 17.9 2 600 A gentle west country circular walk P
Brecon Beacons 370 Crickhowell Circular via Mynydd Llangatwg and Craig y Cilau 18.9 6 950 Llangattock Escarpment with surreal slag heaps, quarries and cliffs, optional caving and a raised bog. Then lush pastures along the Usk Valley with Black Mountains views.
Brecon Beacons 333 Crickhowell Circular via Table Mountain and the three Pens 20.4 8 1,125 Table Mountain and an airy ridge walk in the Black Mountains across three tops with a scenic descent.
Surrey 364 Dorking via Brockham Circular 16.1 3 300 Lost Surrey estate, with restored landscaped garden and forests, ruined castles V W
Oxfordshire 44 Didcot Circular 22.1 3 125 A walk in Oxfordshire, taking in Dorchester-on-Thames and the Clumps. Can start from Appleford. P
Dorset 275 Dorchester Circular or to Portesham 24.3 6 525 Pre-historic landscape of the Dorset Downs with splendid views out to the Jurassic Coast from the South Dorset Ridgeway. Longer extension to the Valley of (Sarsen) Stones CJ W
Surrey 274 Dorking Circular 18.5 6 375 Out along the North Downs escarpment and back through the Greensand Hills. V W
Peak District 326 Dovedale 20.0 6 900 Through a pastoral landscape to the Peak District's most famous and scenic dale with its ravines, crags, pinnacles, arches and caves
London 104 Ealing Broadway Circular 17.8 1 75 The green spaces of West London, including The Grand Union Canal, Boston Manor, Syon House, The Thames towpath, Kew Gardens, and Gunnersbury Park.
West Sussex 40 East Grinstead Circular 17.6 5 275 Two walks in classic Weald territory, with an optional visit to the National Trust property of Standen CJ EC V
Peak District 303 Edale Circular via Kinder Scout and Mam Tor 20.6 7 1,350 Rugged moorlands and dramatically sculpted gritstone outcrops, the lush Vale of Edale and grand views into the Hope Valley from Mam Tor
Cambridgeshire 118 Ely Circular 18.0 2 50 An easy walk through open Fenland, The River Great Ouse, 'big' skies, tree-lined farm tracks, historic Ely Cathedral and a quayside stroll at the end KX
East Sussex 120 Eridge Circular 16.8 4 300 A heritage railway, a nature reserve and massive sandstone outcrops in the High Weald. EC LB
Kent 419 Eynsford Circular via Farningham 17.3 4 275 Ancient woodlands, low hills and riverside paths in the Darent valley. TL CX StP V
Kent 59 Eynsford Circular via Otford 21.5 7 450 A contrast between hidden valleys in the North Downs and the Darent Valley Path through three interesting villages. TL CX StP V
Peak District 350 Fairholmes Circular 27.3 8 1,175 From a remote bus stop onto one of England’s few great, untamed wildernesses: Bleaklow. Descend either across moors and Derwent River's Head, or Westend Valley.
Kent 420 Faversham Circular 19.5 2 75 Around the windswept marshes and waterways of north Kent, with traces of the time when the area was the centre of Britain's explosives industry. TL StP V
Hampshire 318 Fleet Circular 19.5 4 200 Varied heathland and woodland containing some unusual features, returning alongside the Basingstoke Canal. CJ W
Bedfordshire 231 Flitwick Circular 25.0 4 275 Tranquil Flit River, wooded fringes of Flitwick Moor, quiet villages, the De Grey Mausoleum, Wrest House and Gardens, the Greensand Ridge (views), and the heart of Flitwick Moor. EC LB
Exmoor 123 Foreland Point, Lynmouth and Watersmeet Circular 15.5 5 775 2 short circular walks 1) East along the South West Coast Path past Foreland Point 2) Along the narrow, steep sided River Lyn gorge to picturesque Watersmeet (NT)
East Sussex 23 Forest Row Circular 17.7 4 300 The heathlands of Ashdown Forest. Travel by Bus. CJ EC V
Berkshire 17 Goring Circular 18.0 4 375 An undulating route through Berkshire with lunch at The Bell, a refreshingly traditional pub. P
Oxfordshire 243 Goring Circular via Hill Bottom 18.0 4 300 Rolling Chilterns countryside, forest trails, quiet country lanes and 3 pubs P
Peak District 322 Grindleford Circular via Chatsworth House 24.8 7 600 Through ancient woods and along some famous Dark Peak Edges to the UK's most-loved Country House, back through the verdant Derwent Valley StP
Surrey 185 Guildford Circular via Albury Park 25.0 8 500 The North Downs ridge, a haunted pool, unusual churches and traces of an industrial era in the Tillingbourne valley. CJ W
Surrey 57 Guildford via Chantries Hill Circular 20.3 4 325 Chantries Hill and the North Downs Way to St Martha's Church (viewpoint). Albery for lunch, returning via mixed woods and the tranquil Wey navigation to Guildford. CJ W
Buckinghamshire 191 Haddenham Circular via Brill 27.7 7 475 Strenuous walk linking several hill top villages in the rolling landscape of the north westerly Aylesbury Vale, with splendid views throughout. M
London 240 Hampton Court Circular 12.0 1 25 Two royal parks and Britain's finest surviving Tudor building. CJ W
Hertfordshire 55 Harlow Circular 14.0 1 100 An easy walk through south east Hertfordshire. LS Str
Surrey 22 Haslemere Circular 13.9 5 450 Gentle woods in the morning and a climb to Black Down in the afternoon CJ W
East Sussex 169 Hastings Circular via Fairlight Glen Beach 13.0 10 425 Hilly cliff top path via remote Fairlight Glen naturist beach to Fireheights. Return by the same path, a gentler inland route, or along the seashore TL CX StP V
Peak District 315 Hathersage Circular via Bretton Clough and Eyam 22.2 7 925 Rolling hills, drystone walls, deep wooded valleys,the Hope Valley, Eyam and Hucklow ridges, mining industrial heritage, Eyam, peat bogs (on a good path) TL E KX StP
Peak District 319 Hathersage Circular via Stanage Edge Higger Tor and Padley Gorge 20.0 6 575 Dark Peak Highlights - up a green valley to Stanage Edge, over Higger Tor and Carl Wark hill forts and down the narrow wooded Padley Gorge, then along the Derwent River TL E KX StP
Kent 281 Hayes Circular 9.5 1 150 A short walk across three commons in South East London CX CS
West Sussex 141 Haywards Heath Circular via Lindfield 18.8 3 200 A gently undulating walk in the low hills around the Ouse Valley. TL CJ EC StP V
Exmoor 124 Heddon's Mouth Circular 9.1 4 450 Short walk to Heddon's Beach, and along the South West Coast Path from a remote country pub. Travel by car only.
Oxfordshire 1 Henley Circular via Great Wood 16.5 3 200 The Thames Path in the morning, historic Hambledon for lunch, and back via the hills above Henley in the afternoon. Short but pretty. P
Oxfordshire 373 Henley Circular via Rotherfield Greys 15.0 2 150 Henley, a valley to Rotherfield Greys, undulating woodland, the Thames and a weir crossing at Marsh Lock P
Oxfordshire 7 Henley via Hambleden Circular 14.9 3 200 The Thames path in the morning. Gentle woodland after lunch in an NT Village, Historic riverside Henley for tea. P
Oxfordshire 6 Henley via Stonor Circular 23.4 6 525 Long walk through the Chilterns over gentle rolling grassy hills. Historic riverside Henley for tea. P
Oxfordshire 223 Henley via Turville Circular 24.0 5 250 The Midsomer Murders Walk P
Cumbria 415 High Cup Nick 23.9 8 750 One of the finest natural features in northern England, the spectacular High Cup Nick, on good paths and with easy route finding
Hertfordshire 234 Hitchin Circular 25.6 6 375 Across the most north easterly Chilterns ridge to Pegsdon Hills and Knocking Hoe NNR. A motte-and-double bailey and an abandoned medieval village and the Oughton chalk river KX
Kent 253 Hollingbourne Circular 15.5 4 275 A choice of ridge walks on the North Downs followed by a circuit around the grounds of Leeds Castle LB V
West Sussex 132 Horsted Keynes Circular 17.5 5 325 A varied walk from the deep wooded valleys of the High Weald to the elevated heathland of Ashdown Forest, with a section alongside the Bluebell Railway. Travel by bus. TL CJ EC StP V
Cambridgeshire 31 Huntingdon Circular 18.8 2 25 Easy walk beside the Great Ouse river to the attractive village of Houghton and its restored water mill, returning through water meadows and a nature reserve. KX
Yorkshire Dales 439 Ingleborough via Ingleton 24.3 8 825 Demanding walk across the fearsome Ingleborough and down to the tourist hotspot Ingleton. Return via fascinating limestone plateau. Waterfalls Route Option
Oxfordshire 292 Islip Circular 17.4 3 200 Pleasant rolling countryside north of Oxford, and the RSPB Otmoor wetland reserve M
London 122 Central London Circular 15.2 1 25 Urban walk through Central London - passes many famous tourist sites
Essex 216 Kelvedon Circular 23.2 4 175 Gentle Essex walk through the quiet Blackwater Valley to historic Coggeshall, with 300 listed buildings, for lunch. LS Str
Gloucestershire 256 Kemble Circular via Thames Head and Cirencester 27.8 5 225 Past the Thames Head and along a disused canal, then up through woods to the Severn/Thames watershed and back through the magnificent Cirencester Park and Town P
Northamptonshire 176 Kings Sutton Circular 17.2 3 250 A leisurely stroll through Northamptonshire with ample refreshment. M P
Hertfordshire 353 Knebworth Circular 19.9 4 250 Knebworth Hall, pretty Hertfordshire Villages, undulating woodland and fields KX M
Kent 7 Knockholt Circular 18.5 5 425 An enjoyable day out in the country within zone 6, thanks to those who campaigned for and legislated the Green Belt policy. CX
Peak District 349 Ladybower Inn Circular via Alport Castles and Derwent Reservoirs 26.9 8 1,225 A grassy ridge to Britain’s longest inland landslip. Descend to skirt the famous Derwent Reservoirs. Hilly return options across moors or along edges.
Peak District 348 Ladybower Inn Circular via Derwent Edge and Strines 25.8 8 1,150 Famous gritstone formations on Derwent Edge high above the Derwent Reservoirs, wooded Bradfield Dale with its reservoirs and folly tower. Back across moorland to Ladybower.
Essex 114 Laindon Circular 20.9 5 325 Essex Hills, wooded Nature Reserves and panoramic Thames Valley Views FS LS Str
East Sussex 47 Lewes Circular via Glynde and Southease 23.6 7 550 An energetic walk over 3 separate hills in the South Downs NP with great views throughout. V
East Sussex 407 Lewes Circular via Swanborough and Black Cap 23.3 6 575 Lewes Priory, Swanborough, the South Downs Way, Black Cap (hilltop) and Lewes Old Racecourse. Undulating. V
East Sussex 25 Lewes via West Firle Circular 23.3 7 450 Long. A steep hill (views) to Glynde. Lunch in quiet West Firle, then the South Downs Way (chalk ridge), with a flat valley walk back to historic Lewes V
Brecon Beacons 332 Llangynidr to Bwlch or Circular 21.9 7 1,125 Up a tight valley to the Chartist Cave in the limestone uplands of Mynydd Llangynidr, return along the rim of the Crawnon Valley.
Gower 89 Llanmadoc via Whiteford Sands Circular 11.0 2 250 Out through NT pine forest with salt marsh views to a lighthouse, back along sand dunes and a remote beach.
Brecon Beacons 347 Llanvihangel Crucorney Circular via Bryn Arw and The Skirrid 20.5 7 1,025 Two easily accessible ridge walks south east of the Black Mountains, quiet pastures with views and a Michelin-starred lunch pub
Dorset 54 Lulworth Cove Circular 22.7 8 1,050 Dramatic coastal scenery, Lulworth cove, hidden beaches, Durdle Door cliff arch, and a ghost town. CJ W
Devon 301 Lundy Island Circular 12.7 4 425 Cliff top walk around an island off the north Devon coast.
Peak District 382 Macclesfield Circular via Teggs Nose and Kerridge Hill 24.7 8 1,125 Tegg’s Nose Country Park, Macclesfield Forest, the Dean Valley, Lamaload Reservoir, Kerridge Ridge with its picturesque folly, the White Nancy E
Peak District 381 Macclesfield Circular via The Dane Valley 28.9 8 1,000 The Dane Valley, pastures and wooded valleys, and ridges with views of the Cheshire Plain, high moors and gritstone ridges E
Dorset 402 Maiden Newton Circular or to Dorchester 28.3 8 750 Chalk streams, pretty valleys, rounded hills and broad ridges in the Dorset Downs. Cerne Abbas village with Britain's largest hill figure. CJ W
Essex 39 Manningtree Circular 17.3 4 150 River Stour - Constable country LS Str
Wiltshire 354 Marlborough Circular via Avebury 24.2 5 325 Over the Marlborough Downs and through sarsen fields to the Avebury World Heritage Site P
Oxfordshire 8 Marlow Circular 21.3 4 200 The Thames path in the morning, a classic pub for lunch, gentle hill afterwards. P
Kent 173 Meopham Circular 19.5 4 250 Ancient woodland, landscaped parkland and a nature reserve on the Kent Downs, with an alternative ending to a riverside town full of historical interest. V
Gloucestershire 115 Moreton-in-Marsh Circular 25.1 5 500 Peaceful walk through the gentle hills of the Cotswolds with great views and charming honey colored villages P
Gloucestershire 288 Moreton-in-Marsh Grand Circular via the Escarpement 42.6 10 1,075 The Cotswold Hills and Escarpment with fine views and bucolic villages - Stanway, Stanton and Snowshill, and optionally, Broadway Tower P
Anglesey 103 Newborough Warren Circular 19.0 2 125 Remote coastal walk with sand dunes, beaches, pine forests and salt marsh - ideal for rest day, or when there is bad weather on the tops.
East Sussex 395 Newhaven Circular 24.4 5 450 Newhaven port and fort, Peacehaven cliffs, Piddinghoe, the River Ouse, foothills of the South Downs, Bishopstone and the ‘forgotten village’ of Tide Mills. V
Cumbria 416 Nine Standards 18.1 6 600 Up to iconic landmark cairns with supreme views then through short peat bog and around the scenic Dukerdale, or along upland watershed above Mallerstang Valley to Garsdale
Kent 43 Otford Circular via Romney Street 12.4 5 275 A short walk packed with variety and fine views, bluebell woods in season, a pretty village and a short train journey TL CX StP V
Kent 290 Otford Circular via Shoreham 14.0 5 350 The steep-sided hills and secluded valleys around the Darent valley. TL CX StP V
Hampshire 97 Overton Circular 18.7 4 225 North Hampshire hills and Jane Austen's literary landscape CJ W
Oxfordshire 13 Oxford Circular 16.3 1 25 The Rivers Isis and Cherwell, Wolvercote Common, the Oxford Canal, a tour of the old town and historic Colleges, Oxford Castle and Mound M P
Surrey 63 Oxted Circular 19.5 5 300 The Greensand Hills on the Surrey/Kent border to Westerham, with an optional extension via Chartwell. CJ EC LB V
Oxfordshire 4 Pangbourne Circular 13.9 3 275 Pretty villages, a toll bridge, fine views of the Thames in the morning and a serene stroll through a rural idyll after lunch. P
Oxfordshire 170 Pangbourne via Goring Circular 16.0 2 225 Part-wooded ridges above the Thames Valley to lunch in Goring, shorter return along the Thames through meadows P
Yorkshire Dales 441 Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill 17.2 5 575 The iconic Pen-y-ghent via a quiet ascent route, then the even quieter Plover Hill. Return through remote countryside on good paths. Fine views all round.
Kent 300 Penshurst Circular via Bough Beech 15.5 3 175 A popular bird-watching site in the Eden Valley and attractive Kent villages. CX
London 309 Petts Wood Circular 12.0 1 275 Easy and pleasant walk through woodlands nestled in the middle of London's South-Eastern suburbs CX CS V
Wiltshire 127 Pewsey Circular 27.0 6 400 North Wessex Downs and the Vale of Pewsey P
Wiltshire 255 Pewsey Circular via Avebury 36.6 8 575 Long walk over Wiltshire downs to Avebury World Heritage Site P
Kent 21 Pluckley Circular 11.7 1 125 Gentle walk through quiet Kent Orchards with ancient pubs - Darling Buds of May territory. Hilly afternoon options. TL CX StP
West Sussex 14 Pulborough Circular 21.0 4 200 Long but easy walk which explores the water meadows of the River Arun, with the South Downs as a dramatic backdrop. CJ EC V
Surrey 425 Redhill Circular 20.0 4 250 Nature Reserves, the Greensand Ridge and wooded commons around a Surrey market town. CJ LB V
Gower 87 Rhossili via Llangennith Circular 15.3 3 400 A gentle walk, up to then along the downs overlooking a stunning beach with wide ranging sea views, and back along the beach itself.
Gower 88 Rhossili via Worms Head Circular 10.0 4 225 A gentle cliff top headland walk a dramatic extension - a classic walk out to 2 small islands cut off at high tide, with stunning views of Rhossili beach.
London 188 Richmond Circular 12.0 1 175 Get away from it all without leaving Greater London - Richmond Park and the River Thames.
East Sussex 20 Robertsbridge Circular 18.5 4 375 Quiet, rolling hills, Bodiam Castle (NT), with a gentler finish. CX
East Sussex 222 Robertsbridge Circular via Brightling 18.3 3 350 A walk through Jack Fuller Country CX
West Sussex 68 Rowlands Castle Circular 25.6 7 500 A walk, first through park- and woodland, then through some remote westerly valleys of the South Downs. At its best in spring for plentiful bluebells and wild garlic. CJ W
West Sussex 313 Rowlands Castle Grand Circular 37.0 10 1,650 Long walk via Kingley Vale SSI, Beacon Hill, and the South Downs ridge CJ W
Wiltshire 254 Salisbury Circular 32.2 7 450 Gentle start via historic Salisbury, the Chalke Valley, pretty villages. Strenuous afternoon via the Downs, a Roman Road, and a noted Water Meadows view of the Cathedral CJ W
Buckinghamshire 2 Saunderton via Bledlow Circular 17.3 6 375 The Chilterns: the Ridgeway Path over an open ridge, returning by peaceful and secluded valleys. M
Buckinghamshire 3 Saunderton via West Wycombe Circular 16.0 4 375 The Chilterns: wooded forests (very muddy in winter), Hughenden Manor (NT), West Wycombe Caves (of Hellfire club fame), finishing with a short ridge walk M
West Sussex 314 Seaford Circular via Alfriston and Bishopstone 25.8 7 550 A new perspective on, and glorious panoramic views of, the South Downs. LB V
Yorkshire Dales 443 Settle Circular via Malham 22.8 7 800 From a pretty market town through impressive limestone scenery to the natural wonders of Malham: cove, waterfall, dramatic gorge, dry valleys, a stream out of caves, a very large tarn
Kent 21 Sevenoaks Circular 16.0 3 325 Out via the National Trust's Knole Park, House, and Igtham Mote. Back by the Greensand Way along the escarpment of the Kent Downs. TL CX StP
Peak District 267 Sheffield Circular via Porter and Gleadless 27.8 8 850 Strenuous excursion through the south westerly wooded valleys of Sheffield
Kent 289 Shoreham Circular 20.0 6 400 The steep-sided hills above an attractive village in the Darent valley. TL CX StP V
Dorset 77 Weymouth via Isle of Portland Circular 13.0 4 275 Weymouth's harbour, the South West Coast Path, a disused railway path, industrial archaeology and a grandstand view of the Devon and Dorset coast. CJ W
East Sussex 423 Southease Circular 23.5 6 450 Varied South Downs walk. Sussex Ouse, Centenary Park (Peacehaven), Undercliff Path, the Western Hemisphere, Telscombe Tye, optional climbs and Eastern Hemisphere. V
Hertfordshire 165 St Margarets Circular 24.1 4 275 Quiet rolling Hertfordshire countryside, a haunted, ruined church and long stretches in scenic river valleys. LS
London 56 Stanmore Circular 8.7 1 225 Undulating route through various parks, commons and nature reserves in leafy North London, including the London Viewpoint
Kent 19 Stonegate Circular 15.5 3 300 Remote, rolling Hills, Burwash for Lunch and Batemans (NT, Rudyard Kipling's home) CX
Brecon Beacons 401 Storey Arms to Libanus or Circular via Ystradfellte 30.0 10 950 Strenuous route in the Fforest Fawr: 4 peaks, upland moor, limestone plateaus, and a glorious descent into the Usk Valley. Stretches of pathless terrain
Brecon Beacons 334 Sugar Loaf Circular from Abergavenny 19.0 6 775 Ascent of the iconic Sugar Loaf along quiet paths: lush pastures, ancient oak woods, grassy ridges, heather and gorse. Tea at a vineyard.
London 139 Tadworth via Headley Heath and Box Hill Circular 19.5 6 475 Mixed open and wooded chalk downland with several viewpoints close to London EC LB
Surrey 398 Tattenham Corner Circular 17.8 4 250 Exploring a First World War Centenary Wood taking shape behind Epsom Downs racecourse. EC LB
Oxfordshire 190 Thame Circular 20.9 2 100 Scenic ramble through quiet villages in the Thame Valley on the Oxon/Bucks border, north of the Chilterns. M
London 52 Thames Path: Richmond and Teddington Circular 10.5 1 25 A lovely section of the Thames: Ham House, Marble Hill House, New Orleans Gallery, a sculpture garden, riverside pubs W
Wiltshire 250 Tisbury Circular via Alvediston 26.0 7 700 An Iron Age hill fort, pretty coombes, and plenty ascent: the Vale of Wardour and West Wiltshire Downs AONB with views to the Cranborne Chase and all the way to the coast CJ W
Wiltshire 249 Tisbury Circular via Dinton and Fovant 24.1 6 475 The Nadder Valley, Dinton Park, undulating countryside of the West Wiltshire Downs, with views to distant coombes, and the regimental Fovant Badges (large hill side figures) CJ W
Wiltshire 252 Tisbury Circular via Donhead St. Andrew 23.3 7 500 The Vale of Wardour in the Wiltshire Downs AONB. Wardour Park, Nadder Head, a neolithic hill fort, Barkers hill, Old Wardour Castle. Long and shorter version. CJ W
Wiltshire 248 Tisbury Circular via Hindon 22.0 5 425 The Nadder Valley, picturesque villages, some dry chalky U-shaped downs of the West Wiltshire Downs, wooded ridges and one of Britain’s largest thatched buildings CJ W
Wiltshire 251 Tisbury Circular via Ludwell 26.4 7 575 The Upper Nadder Valley (Wiltshire Downs), Wardour Park and its ruined Castle, steep ascents to Win Green and White Sheet hills and Chalke Valley. CJ W
Kent 220 Tonbridge Circular via Tudeley 19.3 3 125 A unique church, orchards and a country park of historical interest in the Garden of England. TL CX StP
London 228 Totteridge Circular 14.5 2 175 Meadows, woods and villages on the Northern Heights
Buckinghamshire 5 Tring Circular 16.3 4 375 The Chilterns: An open ridge walk to Ivinghoe Beacon, gentle forests, and a classic village pub for tea. CJ EC E
Kent 19 Tunbridge Wells Circular 23.8 6 325 A varied High Weald walk with stretches through parkland, restored heathland and woods containing massive sandstone outcrops, finishing alongside the Spa Valley Railway. CX
London 375 Twickenham Circular via 3 rivers 11.1 1 25 The Thames towpath, the River Crane and the Duke of Northumberland's river W
East Sussex 201 Uckfield via Van Hoogstraaten's Path Circular 14.9 3 225 Undulating low Weald countryside via (now peaceful) path at the centre of a right-of-way battle EC LB
Kent 18 Wadhurst Circular 19.0 4 650 The High Weald, quiet countryside - woods and rolling hills, the Sussex Border Path, and historic Mayfield for lunch. CX
East Sussex 5 Wadhurst via Bewl Water Circular 17.0 5 500 This walk follows the Sussex Border path to Bewl Water, then follows its banks back to Wadhurst for tea. Gentle gradients but never flat. CX
Essex 98 Walton-on-the-Naze Circular 12.2 2 75 Coastal walk from a faded grandeur Victorian seaside resort with pier to a fast eroding, fossil rich headland and a sand spit. Return along the beach or salt marsh sea wall. LS
Surrey 43 Warlingham Circular 17.0 4 225 Bluebell woods, fields, valleys and nature reserves on the London/Surrey border. CJ V W
Brecon Beacons 400 Waterfall Country 22.4 8 950 More rapids, cascades and waterfalls than any other walk, wooded gorges, limestone uplands, caves, mines and far views
Kent 336 Wateringbury Circular 14.0 3 175 Medieval bridges and churches in an attractive part of the Medway Valley. CX LB StP
Hertfordshire 94 Watton-at-Stone Circular 20.0 2 300 The rolling hills of Hertfordshire, the River Beane, and Watton. M
Northamptonshire 359 Wellingborough Circular 28.0 4 175 Northamptonshire rivers and lakes, up to four villages and one of England's finest Saxon churches. TL LB StP
Hertfordshire 69 Welwyn Circular 18.3 2 200 An easy walk through Hertfordshire countryside, visiting Ayot St Lawrence and an ivied Gothic ruin of a church. KX M
Essex 116 Wendens Ambo Circular 23.7 4 225 North West Essex hills and pretty villages LS
Buckinghamshire 1 Wendover Circular 18.5 7 550 The Chilterns: gentle wooded hills and ridges. M
Buckinghamshire 140 Wendover Circular via The Lee and Swan Bottom 20.0 5 425 Along the Ridgeway through the Chiltern Hills and through many splendid woodlands, a conservation village and idyllic Lee Common M
Yorkshire Dales 438 Whernside 20.7 6 625 Onto Yorkshire's highest point along quiet back-of-the-hill route. Return through the limestone country of Chapel-le-Dale.
Surrey 363 Whyteleafe Circular 16.5 5 325 A Battle of Britain airfield and a medieval wall painting in the newly-designated South London Downs National Nature Reserve. TL EC LB StP V
London 206 Wimbledon Circular 10.0 2 100 Get away from it all without leaving Greater London - Wimbledon Common.
Hampshire 15 Winchester Circular 18.0 4 325 A historic Cathedral City, St Catherine's Hill and downland. CJ W
Essex 30 Wivenhoe Circular 14.8 2 150 2 circular walks on either side of the Colne estuary. **check ferry times in advance** LS Str
Surrey 244 Woldingham Circular via Titsey Place 17.8 7 500 Rural valleys, the North Downs and the Titsey Plantation. CJ EC V
Dorset 346 Wool Circular 30.9 9 1,025 Thomas Hardy Country, pretty coombes, the Jurassic Coast (Durdle Door, Stair Hole and Lulworth Cove), Lulworth Park with its fantastic Castle, and Coombe Heath CJ W
Dorset 368 Worth Matravers Circular 10.0 7 375 Purbeck: Keats (dinosaur footprints) and Winspit (swimming) quarries, Chapman's Pool (hidden beach), and Jurassic Coast views. CJ W
Kent 53 Wye Circular 18.1 7 550 Out over the North Downs with breathtaking views to lunch in Sole Street. Back up over the Downs, then returning along the Great Stour river. Muddy in winter. TL CX StP V
Kent 320 Yalding Circular 12.5 2 275 Pub Medley at the River Medway TL CX StP
Isle of Wight 72 Yarmouth Circular 19.3 5 325 The Isle of Wight coastal path, Tennyson Down, a nature reserve, and a disused railway. W