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Winter Wonders: The UK's Best Christmas & Boxing Day Walks

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The United Kingdom boasts an extensive array of picturesque walking routes that are ideally suited for exploration during the enchanting winter holiday season. Moreover, Boxing Day walks have become a cherished tradition, offering a delightful opportunity to immerse oneself in the captivating winter landscapes that grace the entire UK. Here, we present some of the finest walking routes and destinations for your seasonal strolls:

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Hiking route · South East England
Richmond Park
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 50 m
Descent 50 m

A circular walk around Richmond Park London, the largest of the 8 Royal Parks, home to herds of red deeer and fallow deer

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from Andrew Locking,   Community
Hiking route · South East England
Box Hill and Mole Gap Circular
Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.8 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 436 m
Descent 437 m

Circular walk from West Humble via Box Hill and the Mole Gap

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from Patrick Radford,   Community
Hiking route · Central England and the Midlands
Dovedale circular
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.1 km
Duration 2:52 h
Ascent 158 m
Descent 156 m

A fantastic day out in the Peak District National Park, exploring the beautiful Dovedale valley and its surrounding area.

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from Andy Walker,   Community
Hiking route · United Kingdom
The Edinburgh Seven Summits Challenge
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.8 km
Duration 7:50 h
Ascent 677 m
Descent 677 m

This route connects Edinburgh's seven hills and offers stunning panoramic views of the city from all angles. A classic challenge for walkers and ...

from Callum Reay,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route · North East England
Malham Cove and Janet's Foss
Difficulty easy
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:51 h
Ascent 137 m
Descent 138 m

A quick walk up and around Malham Cove, taking in some of the smaller waterfalls before climbing on top of the Cove proper (and walking in towards ...

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from Northern Stroll,   Community
Castle · South East England
Blenheim Palace
South East England

World Heritage Site

from Russell Cox,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking route · South East England
Blenheim Palace-Churchill's Grave Circula
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 78 m
Descent 83 m

This is a great hike around the grounds or Blenheim Palace on public footpaths, and to Winston Churchills grave at Bladon.

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from Andy Brice,   Community
Hiking route · North West England
Tarn Hows and Holme Fell
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:49 h
Ascent 268 m
Descent 269 m

From Glen Mary Bridge car park, a climb up to the beauty spot of Tarn Hows, then climbing to High Oxen Fell and Holme Fell, with wonderful views

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from Andrew Locking,   Community
Hiking route · South East England
Rye Harbour Ramble - station to sea
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 14.6 km
Duration 3:32 h
Ascent 7 m
Descent 6 m

A 9 mile route which takes you from Rye station to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Explore a mosaic of coastal habitats - shingle, saltmarsh, saline ...

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from Sussex Wildlife Trust,   Community
Hikes & Walks In The New Forest

Visit New Forest National Park for a great opportunity to explore and become acquainted with the old woods, remarkable ...

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Hiking route · North West England
Victorian Manchester city walk
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:18 h
Ascent 25 m
Descent 34 m

A Discovering Britain walk exploring Victorian Manchester

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from Royal Geographical Society,   Royal Geographical Society
Hiking route · United Kingdom
York City Ramble
Difficulty easy
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 1:31 h
Ascent 21 m
Descent 21 m

An introduction to the sights in York - starting along the City walls.

from I Mappiman,   Community
Hiking route · United Kingdom
Bolton Abbey to Simon's Seat (Plan)
Difficulty moderate
Distance 17 km
Duration 4:39 h
Ascent 423 m
Descent 425 m

A circular with various options for re-routing depending on weather conditions or how you feel on the day.

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from M D,   Community
Hiking route · South West England
Royal Victoria Park Highlights
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.5 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 11 m
Descent 11 m

A flat, wheel friendly tour of just some of the special places in Bath’s famous and beautiful park.

from Nicole Daw,   Community
Hiking route · South Wales
Cardiff sport walk
Difficulty easy
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:02 h
Ascent 11 m
Descent 15 m

A Discovering Britain walk in Cardiff city centre

from Royal Geographical Society,   Royal Geographical Society
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