SOUTH WEST
CORNWALL
Lostwithiel & Lanhydrock (PT 146)
14km Grade
2
Organised by Thames Valley Walking Club
This walk can also be started at Lostwithiel Station or the National
Trust Car Park at Lanhydrock House (signposted from the A30 at
Bodmin). The walk uses paths, lanes and minor roads through
the beautiful Cornish countryside.
Mount Edgcumbe Trail
(PT 147)
11km Grade
2
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
This walk is mainly on undulating footpaths around
Mount Edgcumbe Country Park on the Cornish side of the river Tamar,
with excellent views across Plymouth Sound.
DEVON
Plymouth Historical Trail (PT 74)
20km Grade 1+
Organised by
Thames Valley Walking Club
Start at the Mayflower steps, where so many epic journeys began!
You visit the oldest part of Plymouth, past the Plymouth
Gin Distillery and go round the City to reach Freedom
Park. You go through the shopping area to Devonport, and then
the waterfront via the Hoe.
Lustleigh
Cleave
(PT 124)
13km
Grade 2+
Organised by British Walking Federation
The
walk soon reaches the
wooded slopes of Horsham Cleave and the River Bovey, which is
crossed before going up Hunter's Tor and along the exposed ridge of
Lustleigh Cleave to reach the village of Lustleigh.
Tiverton (PT 125)
11km Grade
2
Organised
by British Walking Federation
A pleasant walk through the town and countryside around Tiverton,
one of the most attractive towns in Devon. The walk takes in part of
the restored Grand Western Canal which dates from 1812. It also passes the former school buildings called Old Blundell's.
A former pupil of the school was R.D. Blackmore, author of Lorna
Doone.
Okehampton & Belstone Cleave (PT 145)
13km Grade
2+
Organised by Thames Valley Walking Club
This walk can also be started at Okehampton Station or Post Office,
which can be reached by bus or train from Exeter. The walk takes you
along two cleaves on the edge of Dartmoor. The terrain is variable
and beautiful but can be slippery in places when wet.
Two Chapels Trail (PT 148)
15km Grade
2
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
The walk starts from the National Trust car park at Killerton House,
near Broadclyst, Exeter (easily accessible from the M5) and is on
footpaths and tracks around Killerton House
and Gardens.
Tavistock Trail (PT 150)
13km Grade
2
Organised by Thames Valley Walking Club
This walk is a circular walk from the ancient Stannary town of
Tavistock. It uses paths, lanes and minor roads on the outskirts
of Dartmoor National Park in the beautiful Devon countryside. Allow
time
to explore Tavistock after completing
the walk.
Mount Batten Trail (PT 184)
11km Grade
2
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
Starting from what was once RAF Mount Batten, the walk follows
part of the South West Coastal Path and has views across to Bodmin Moor,
Dartmoor and across the city of Plymouth. Eddystone Lighthouse, 14
miles out to sea, can also be seen on good days.
Plym Valley Challenge Walk (PT 225) 31km Grade 3
Organised by Thames Valley Walking Club
A challenging walk along the banks of the river Plym, past Shaugh
Prior, crossing Cadover Bridge, over moorland and farmland to join
the Princetown to Plymouth railway line, now a cycleway, over four
viaducts and through a tunnel.
Exeter City & Waterways Trail (PT 226) 10km Grade 2
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
Enjoy a historical walk visiting Exeter's old trading centre by the
quayside, ancient city ruins, castle, cathedral grounds and city
parks, returning through university grounds and pleasant riverside
footpaths to the finish.
DORSET
Corfe Castle Trail (PT 185)
10km Grade
2+
Organised by Thames Valley Walking Club
The walk gives good views over the Dorset coastline and passes close
to the 12th Century keep of Corfe Castle. The nearby town of Swanage is worth
a visit along with the magnificent Swanage Bay.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Mickleton
Walk
(PT 134)
12km Grade 2
Organised by British Walking Federation
This is an upland walk on undulating paths with magnificent views
over the Cotswolds.
The walk visits two of England's finest gardens at Hidcote Manor and
Kiftsgate Court (the latter is open some days from April to
September and is famous for its rare shrubs). The walk also
touches on parts of the Heart of England Way.
Cotswold Water Park Trail (PT 254) 12km Grade 2
Thames Valley Walking Club
Opening in 2013
A
pleasant flat walk round the canal, rivers and lakes of the Cotswold
Water Park. Café and
toilets at the start during normal opening hours.
SOMERSET
City of Bath Heritage Walk (PT 55) 13km Grade 2
Organised by
Amesbury Walkers
A walk through the world famous City of Bath. Not only taking in all the heritage tourist sites,
but also parts of the City, such as the Kennet and Avon
canal, not normally touched by visitors.
Cheddar
Gorge Walk (PT 128) 10km Grade
3+
Organised by British Walking Federation
This is a lovely walk with superb views over the north Somerset
countryside and equally fabulous views of Cheddar Gorge, one of
Britain's natural wonders.
There are two steep ascents which together make over 1,000 feet of
climbing. The route can be very slippery after rain and care needs
to be take on the rocky parts of the paths.
City of Bristol Trail
(PT 204)
12km Grade 2
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
A circular walk featuring some of Brunel's engineering influences.
The walk is mainly on pavements and paths through the City, over the
suspension bridge and following the River Avon along its banks.
Holywell Trail
(PT 210)
10km Grade 1+
Organised by
Somerset Levels and Moors Strollers
ROUTE SUBJECT TO FLOODING - IN WET WEATHER
PLEASE CHECK WITH ORGANISER BEFORE TRAVELLING
An easy walk across the Somerset Moors and Levels with beautiful
views of the surrounding countryside and the famous Glastonbury Tor.
The walk starts and finishes opposite the site of the last surviving
Holy Well in Somerset, which were used by the pilgrims on
their pilgrimage journey to Glastonbury.
Bowdens Crest Trail
(PT 227) 10km Grade 1+
Organised by
Somerset Levels and Moors Strollers
ROUTE SUBJECT TO FLOODING - IN WET WEATHER PLEASE CHECK WITH
ORGANISER BEFORE TRAVELLING
This circular walk starts at the top of a hill which has spectacular
views over the Somerset Levels. It passes through variable
terrain through the historic town of Langport, meanders over the
levels along the river Parrett and through open countryside.
WILTSHIRE
Stonehenge Walk
(PT 12)
17km Grade 2
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
A circular walk mainly over unspoilt country footpaths around
Amesbury and visiting the famous Stonehenge site. The route keeps
well off the roads and affords an unusual view of the famous
monument from Normanton Down burial mounds.
Old Sarum Challenge
(PT 13)
40km Grade 3
Organised by Amesbury Walkers
This circular walk follows footpaths to Old Sarum monument, with
views across Salisbury to the famous Cathedral Spire. After 33km the
Black Horse, in the unspoilt charming village of Great Durnford,
makes an ideal resting place on the way back.
City of Salisbury Trail (PT 183)
11km Grade 1
Organised by
Amesbury Walkers
A circular walk around the ancient City of Salisbury visiting the Cathedral
with its famous spire and many other historical sites. A walk not to
be rushed!
Calne Jubilee Trail
(PT 240)
13km Grade
2+
Organised
by Amesbury Walkers
A circular walk taking in the history and architecture of the town and then
out over footpaths to return to the town.
Avebury Prehistoric Trail
(PT 256) 10km Grade 2
Amesbury Walkers Opening in 2013
A mainly rural walk around historic and prehistoric sites including
the Avebury Stones, Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow and The
Sanctuary, returning on The Ridgeway and Green Street, a Saxon
military road. Café and
pub in the village.
Contact organisers for alternative start with free parking for
non-NT members.
