Winter walks in the UK are a great way to appreciate how much natural beauty we have in this country.
There are many different winter walks you could take this season in the UK. Whether you want a casual stroll through the countryside or a more energetic hike over the undulating landscape, there is certainly something for everyone.
Winter Walks in the UKHow can I walk more in the winter?
Many of us feel less inclined to walk during the cold season. The weather is often rainy, cold, and miserable. The daylight hours are shorter. Overall, we would prefer to be snuggled up under a blanket sipping on hot tea.
But the benefits of fresh air and physical activity are widely documented as being good for our health. Just getting in 30 minutes of a winter walk is likely to boost your spirits, and getting the blood pumping around your body.
The best way to walk more in the winter is to find beautiful walks. The lure of natural beauty is likely to be a good motivator to get your thermals on and take that winter walk.
Where can I go walking in the UK?
We are going to list some of our favourite winter walks below, but if you want to find more walking in the UK inspiration we can recommend the following resources:
Can you walk anywhere in England?
According to the Government website you can access some land across England without following designated paths only if they are designated ‘open access land’ or ‘access land’.
Access land includes mountains, moors, heaths and downs that are privately owned. It also includes common land registered with the local council and some land around the England Coast Path.
Your right to access this land is called the ‘right to roam’, or ‘freedom to roam’.
Some activities on this land are restricted, such as:
- horse-riding
- cycling
- camping
- taking animals other than dogs on to the land
- driving a vehicle (except mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs)
- water sports
Can you walk anywhere in Scotland?
The law is different in each of the UK countries. In Scotland, there is greater freedom in the right roam, giving you access to all inland land and waterways as long as used responsibly. More details on access in Scotland here.
Winter walksBEST WINTER WALKS IN THE UK
- St. James’ Park, London – 3 miles
- Bembridge, Isle of Wight – 4 miles
- Boscastle Harbour – 1 mile
- Woodchester Park boathouse walk – 3.5 miles
- Magna Carta Memorial & Windsor Great Park, Surrey/Berks – 8 miles
- Dedham/Flatford Constable Walk, Dedham Vale, Essex – 3½ miles
- Holkham, Norfolk – 4.8 miles
- Stonehenge & Durrington Walls, Wiltshire – 5 miles
- Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire – 2.5 miles
- Tintern Abbey & Devil’s Pulpit, Wye Valley, Monmouthshire – 3½ miles
- Dinefwr Park and Newton House, Carmarthenshire – 2.4 miles
- Mickleden valley trail, Lake District – 3.8 miles
- Haddon Hall, Derbyshire – 5.5 miles
- Eyam and Stoney Middleton, Peak District – 8 miles
- Chelmorton, Peak District – 6 miles
- Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire – 2.7 miles
- Brontë Walk, Haworth, Yorkshire – 8 miles
- The Twelve Apostles, West Yorkshire – 4 miles
- Holy Island Circuit, Lindisfarne, Northumberland – 6 miles
- Loch Morlich, Highland – 3.1 miles
- Red Trail, County Down – 1.5 miles
Remember to wrap up warm, wear layers, comfy shoes, and don’t forget your hat!
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