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25 Unmissable walking routes for your Early May bank holiday!

Photo: Nick Page, CC0, Unsplash

Immerse yourself in the brilliance of the great outdoors during the early may bank holiday weekend! From tranquil countryside lanes to majestic mountain vistas, each walking route in this collection offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature and revel in its splendor. Whether you're drawn to the woodlands, the coastal cliffs, or the city, these routes promise unforgettable experiences for every adventurer. So lace up your boots, breathe in the fresh air, and create lasting memories as you embark on your next walking adventure in the United Kingdom.

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Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
A Slice of Mortimer: Lugg Valley and Shobdon Hill
Difficulty moderate
Distance 14 km
Duration 3:59 h
Ascent 295 m
Descent 295 m

An atmospheric slice of the Mortimer Trail through the remote Lugg valley and up onto Shobdon Hill before circling back to Aymestrey.

6
from Bill Parker,   Community
Hiking route · South East England
A walk around Wadhurst Park
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 3:21 h
Ascent 228 m
Descent 228 m

A walk around this park and lake, Betts Nature reserve, great views over the Sussex countryside' Good in all seasons

4
from Paul Michell,   Community
Hiking route · North East England
County Durham Hamsterley Forest Walking with Wheels
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 250 m
Descent 250 m

A ramble for users of mobility scooters - Walking with Wheels. A climb up through the forest followed by an interesting link across to the return leg.

from John Cuthbertson,   Disabled Ramblers
Hiking route · North East England
Miles without Stiles (For many) - Sutton Bank and Kilburn White Horse
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.7 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 41 m
Descent 41 m

A fabulous, easy walk with stunning views and the chance to watch gliders. This popular walk takes you along the escarpment above the most ...

from Malcolm Hodgson,   North York Moors National Park
Hiking route · South West England
Prior's Wood - Tyntesfield - West Tanpit Wood
Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 3:34 h
Ascent 203 m
Descent 203 m

9 mile circular walk from Prior's Wood to West Tanpit Wood

4
from Weekend Walk,   Community
Hiking route · South East England
Cowleaze Wood circular walk
Difficulty
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 304 m
Descent 303 m

A description of this walk can be read herehttp://www.feetfirst-walking.co.uk/walk-103-21.html

1
from john hathway,   Community
Hiking route · South East England
Ober Heath, New Forest
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:07 h
Ascent 15 m
Descent 15 m

A circular walk around Ober Heath near Brockenhurst in the Hampshire New Forest, one of the best places in the country to spot red deer

17
from Andrew Locking,   Community
Hiking route · East England
Castle Rising 8 mile loop walk
Difficulty
Distance 13.1 km
Duration 2:09 h
Ascent 24 m
Descent 38 m

Nice, easy walking 8 mile loop along decent tracks with some short road / verge stretches. The route passes through woodland, a golf course, open ...

from Kevin Galley,   Community
Hiking route · East England
Mills and Meadows - A Walk in the Gipping Valley
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.9 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 32 m
Descent 32 m

This walk takes you upstream along the Gipping Valley River Path, passing water meadows and through agricultural land into the village of ...

2
from Discover Suffolk,   Discover Suffolk
Hiking route · South East England
North West London Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.9 km
Duration 4:17 h
Ascent 109 m
Descent 109 m

A great walk for taking you from the suburbs through to almost full countryside.You can start anywhere convenient, but for me the start is ...

3
from Johny London,   Community
Hiking route · North Wales
Llanddwyn Island walk.
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7 km
Duration 1:36 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 24 m

A nice easy circular walking route.

1
from Phil Butterworth,   Community
Hiking route · North West England
Wirral Bidstone Discovery Walking with Wheels
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 72 m
Descent 67 m

A ramble for users of mobility scooters - Walking with Wheels.  A climb up to the remains of a windmill with views over to Liverpool.  A country ...

from John Cuthbertson,   Disabled Ramblers
Hiking route · South Wales
Garth Mountain Walk
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 2:02 h
Ascent 262 m
Descent 262 m

A relatively easy hike to the summit of Garth Mountain offering some great views over Cardiff and the countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan.

12
from Gavin Evans,   Community
Hiking route · United Kingdom
The Birks O’ Aberfeldy, Perthshire Scotland 3 miles
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.3 km
Duration 1:29 h
Ascent 188 m
Descent 188 m

Simply the most beautiful hill walk I’ve done in the UK. Starting from the town of Aberfeldy, you follow the stream through the birch trees up to ...

1
from Rory Stephen,   Community
Hiking route · United Kingdom
SCO-065-Craigshannoch-Old Turnpike Road Circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 2:57 h
Ascent 341 m
Descent 342 m

An excellent half-day hill walk incorporating a good mix of pine forest, heather moorland and farmland environments. Along the way there are lots ...

1
from Alison Mackenzie,   Community
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