NATIONAL TRAILS ENGLAND
HADRIAN'S WALL PATH
Length:
135 km (84 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
6
Location:
North England - Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyneside
Start and Finish:
From Segedenum Roman Fort at Wallsend
on Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway on the west coast
Landscape:
A riverside route along the Tyne gives way to predominantly arable farmland
above Tynedale. This opens out to the rough grazing upland section dominated
by the Whin Sill escarpment. It then gradually descends to the richer
pastures of Cumbria and finally the open salt marsh of the Solway Estuary.
For more information visit the
Hadrian's Wall Path Official Site
PENNINE WAY
Length:
430 km (268 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
21
Location:
North of England
Start and Finish:
Edale, Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm, Northumberland
Landscape:
Along
the Pennine Mountain tops, the rugged backbone of England. From the
Peak District through the Yorkshire Dales and over Hadrian's Wall to the
Cheviots.
For more information visit the
Pennine Way Official Site
PENNINE BRIDLEWAY
Length: 193 km
(130 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
9
Location:
North of England
Start points: Middleton Top near
Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Derbyshire (High Peak Trail)
or the old Hartington Station (Tissington Trail)
Finish point: This depends on which way you
choose to travel along the Derbyshire to MTL section – if travelling
southwards, from the MTL, then the end points are the same as the
starting ones listed above. If you choose to just use the linear
southern section, then the finish point is at Summit, where it joins the
MTL, although you may be tempted to continue on round the Loop. Access
points to the MTL within 1.6km (1mile) of Walsden, Todmorden and Hebden
Bridge stations. For vehicular access, carparks at Clowbridge Reservoir
(5km (3 miles) south of Burnley), Watergrove Reservoir (4km (2.5 miles)
from Littleborough). At present the Settle Loop is not connected to the
rest of the Trail but it makes a great day's ride or walk. Parking is
available for users of the Loop, in Settle's Rugby club car park.
Landscape:
Green fields bounded by dry stone walls. Heather
moors, purple in late summer, hidden reservoirs nestling in the hills.
Ancient packhorse tracks skirting hills and sweeping into valleys. Mill
chimneys and canals offering a glimpse of past industries.
For more information visit the
Pennine Bridleway Official Site
COAST TO COAST WALK
Length:
306 km (190 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
15
Location:
Northern England
Start and Finish: St
Bees Head (Cumbria) to Robin Hoods Bay (North Yorkshire
Landscape:
The route crosses three National Parks: the Lake
District, Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. It is scenic, but
high-level, including some fairly demanding upland stretches, and visits
only two towns of any real size, Kirkby Stephen and Richmond.
For more information visit the
Wainwright Coast to Coast Site (There are many other sites
available)
CLEVELAND WAY
Length:
176 km (109 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
8
Location:
Yorkshire
Start and Finish:
Helmsley to Filey
Landscape:
The route crosses the North York Moors National Park to reach the coast at
Saltburn. From here it goes along the North Yorkshire coastline to Filey,
passing old fishing villages and lively coastal towns. Along the way there
is a wealth of history and heritage to enjoy. Helmsley Castle, Rievaulx
Abbey, Mount Grace Priory, Gisborough Priory, Whitby Abbey and Scarborough
Castle to name just a few special sites.
For more information visit the
Cleveland Way Official Site
YORKSHIRE WOLDS WAY
Length:
127 km (79 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
6
Location:
North & East
Yorkshire
Start and Finish:
Filey Brigg to Hessle
Landscape:
A mixture of rolling chalk wolds with large airy field tops and dramatic dry
valleys.
For more information visit the
Yorkshire Wolds Way Official Site.
PEDDARS WAY AND NORFOLK COAST PATH
Length:
150 km (93 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
7
Location:
East Anglia
Start and Finish:
Knettishall Heath Country Park, Suffolk to Cromer, Norfolk
Landscape: The
majority of the Trails run through the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Brecks, a unique area of forest, heath and low
river valleys.
For more information visit the
Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path Official Site
COTSWOLD WAY
Length:
163 km (100 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
8
Location:
South West England
Start and Finish:
Chipping Camden to Bath
Landscape: Follows the escarpment of the Cotswold hills giving
panoramic views across the Severn Vale passing through beech woods and open
pasture with dry stone walls, picturesque villages with limestone cottages.
96% within the Cotswolds designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
For more information visit the
Cotswold Way Official Site
THAMES PATH
Length:
294 km (184 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
14
Location:
The Thames Path follows England's best known river
from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on
through the bustle of the City of London.
Start and Finish points:
The Thames Source, nr. Cirencester, Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrier,
nr. Greenwich
Landscape:
On its way the Trail passes peaceful water
meadows rich in wildlife, historic towns and many lovely villages. Easy to
reach by public transport, the Thames Path is accessible for walkers of all
ages and abilities.
For more information visit the
Thames Path Official Site
THE RIDGEWAY
NORTH DOWNS WAY
Length:
246 km (153 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
12
Location:
South East England
Start and Finish:
Dover, Kent to Farnham, Surrey
Landscape:
Spectacular scenery, picturesque villages and glorious rolling countryside.
Passing through both the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONBs).
For more information visit the
North Downs Way Official Site
SOUTH DOWNS WAY
Length:
160 km (100 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
8
Location:
Southern England
Start and Finish:
Winchester to Eastbourne
Landscape: Wide grassy or flinty tracks on chalk downland,
mostly grazed by sheep on the hills with arable crops below. 100% within
Sussex Downs and East Hampshire designated Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, soon to become a National Park. The western part of the downs is
rolling farmland, the West Sussex Downs are dominated by a steep, often
wooded scarp with views across the Weald below, while the East Sussex Downs
are classic open grassland running down to the sea cliffs.
For more information visit the
South Downs Way
Official Site
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH
Length:
1014 km (630 miles)
IVV Event Stamps:
50
Location:
South West England (Somerset,
Devon, Cornwall, Dorset)
Start and Finish points:
Quay Street Green at Minehead in Somerset and South Haven Point, Poole
Harbour in Dorset.
Landscape:
Varies from rugged and remote cliff tops to
sheltered estuaries and busy harbours and resorts. 65% of its length is
within Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
For more information visit the
South West Coast Path Official Site