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Winchcombe, Gloucestershire The National Trail Officers have produced a range of supporting information to complement the official guides. These give up-to-date details on nearby accommodation, public transport timetables and other local services such as baggage transfer, guided tours and the welcoming array of tea rooms, friendly village pubs and convenient shops. Trail Officer contacts Cleveland Way & Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trails Malcolm Hodgson – Tel +44 (0) 1439 770657 Email: m.hodgson@northyorkmoors npa.gov.uk Cotswold Way National Trail James Blockley – Tel +44 (0) 1451 862034 Email: cotswoldway@cotswoldsaonb.org.uk Glyndwr’s Way National Trail Helen Tatchell – Tel +44 (0) 1597 827562 Email: gwnt@powys.gov.uk Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail Dave McGlade – Tel +44 (0) 1434 609700 Email: david.mcglade@hadrianswallheritage.co.uk North Downs Way National Trail Email: nationaltrails@naturalengland.org.uk Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail Rob Dingle – Tel +44 (0) 1597 827580 Email: odpnt@powys.gov.uk Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path National Trail Tim Lidstone Scott – Tel +44 (0) 1328 850530 Email: tim.lidstone scott@norfolk.gov.uk Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail Dave Maclachlan – Tel +44 (0) 845 345 7275 Email: pcp@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk Pennine Way National Trail Steve Westwood – Tel +44 (0) 300 060 1863 Email: steve.westwood@naturalengland.org.uk Pennine Bridleway National Trail Julie Thompson – Tel +44 (0) 300 060 1842 Email: pbw.info@naturalengland.org.uk South Downs Way National Trail Andrew Gattiker – Tel +44 (0) 1243 558716 Email: sdw@southdowns aonb.gov.uk South West Coast Path National Trail Mark Owen – Tel +44 (0) 1392 383 560 Email: swcpteam@devon.gov.uk Thames Path & The Ridgeway National Trails Jos Joslin – Tel +44 (0) 1865 810224 Email: nationaltrails@oxfordshire.gov.uk Malham Cove, Pennine Way © Natural England/McCoy Wynne
© Natural England/McCoy Wynne Pennine Way Hadrian’s Wall Path Cleveland Way Britain’s oldest, and arguably most It’s easy to imagine how things were Walk in the footsteps of Count famous, Trail takes walkers 16 days in Roman times. There are four Roman Dracula, explorer Captain Cook to complete but is the journey Forts presented as visitor attractions and legendary vet James Herriot. everyone should make at least once plus sections of well-preserved Visit the castles and abbeys along in a lifetime. The 429km (268 mile) Trail masonry Wall and miles of earthworks Yorkshire’s designated Heritage crosses the moors and peaks through along this 130km (84 mile) coast-to- Coast and cross England’s largest designated National Parks along the coast route. It takes walkers seven open moor – nearly all of which backbone of Northern England. days to cross the World Heritage is within the North York Moors “Don’t miss the free information Site from historic Tyneside west to Cumbria and the salt marsh of the National Park. This 177km (110 mile) Trail takes walkers nine days pack, which complements the two Solway Estuary. to complete. official guidebooks and gives up-todate information on how to get there “Come in the summer to see it at its “Don’t miss the coastal views and where to stay. The scenery in best; and don’t miss Birdoswald Roman between Whitby and Robin Middleton in Teesdale and Dufton Fort – it has some of the best-preserved Hood’s Bay and visit the Cleveland is fantastic and flowers beautifully sections of Wall – nothing feels like it’ s Hills around Osmotherley for in spring.” changed for thousands of years.” some really stunning scenery.” View from Pen-y-ghent Steve Westwood – Trail Officer Milecastle 39 on Hadrian’s Wall Dave McGlade – Trail Officer Staithes Malcolm Hodgson – Trail Officer © Helen Tatchell © Natural England/Rob Dingle © Natural England/McCoy Wyn © Natural England National Trail (various colours) NORTHUMBERLAND Pennine Way Northumberland Coast Pennine Bridleway - approved but not yet open National Park South Downs - National Park designated but not confirmed Hurstwood Pennine Bridleway (Under development) Opening in stages, 211kms (130 miles) of this route are already available for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers. Threading through the Peak District and dipping in and out of the South Pennine valleys, the route offers something for everyone. “Try a weekend break on the 75km (47 mile) Mary Towneley Loop or get a taste of what the Dales have to offer with the 17km (10 mile) Settle Loop.” Julie Thompson – Trail Officer Newcastle Hadrian's Area of Outstanding upon Tyne Wall Path Natural Beauty Solway Coast Sunderland Carlisle North Pennine Pennines 0 50km Bridleway Cleveland Way LAKE c Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Middlesbrough Natural England 100046223 2009 DISTRICT NORTH YORK YORKSHIRE MOORS DALES Arnside & Silverdale Nidderdale Howardian Hills Yorkshire Forest of Wolds Way Near Fridaythorpe Yorkshire Wolds Way For those wanting to get away from it all – the rolling chalk wolds, with large airy fields and dramatic dry valleys provide a perfect landscape for walkers to enjoy this 127km (79 mile) Trail over five days. “For a sense of freedom and awesome big skies visit the Trail between Fridaythorpe to Thixendale and Wharram Percy.” Malcolm Hodgson – Trail Officer Bowland Bradford Leeds Kingston upon Hull Anglesey Pennine Way Mon ^ Liverpool MANCHESTER Pennine Sheffield Bridleway Bangor PEAK DISTRICT Lincolnshire Near Knighton Clwydian Holkham Lleyn Range Offa's Wolds Norfolk Coast Dyke Path Stoke-on- Llyn ^ Bryniau Nottingham Trent Offa’s Dyke Path Clwyd Llwybr Peddars Way & Norfolk Coast Path Clawdd Cannock ENGLAND Norwich Landscape and history changes daily as you walk along this 285km SNOWDONIA Offa Chase Peddars Way Walk along the now grassy Roman road through the Brecks (177 mile) Trail on the England/Wales border following Offa’s Dyke - ERYRI Leicester & Norfolk THE and open arable farmland to the coast. Enjoy the Trail on the giant earthwork is Britain’s longest ancient monument. Shropshire Coast Path BROADS Aberystwyth BIRMINGHAM beaches and through dunes with extensive views across Hills The Trail takes walkers 12 days to complete. PEMBROKESHIRE the Wash to the Lincolnshire Wolds on this 150 km (93 mile) Northampton Glyndwr's ^ Way Cambridge “Don’t miss the spectacular scenery as you walk around Eglwyseg COAST Trail which takes walkers eight days to complete. ^ Malvern Suffolk Rocks towards World’s End. The best preserved sections ARFORDIR Llwybr Glyndwr Ipswich Coast “Don’t miss the stretch between Wells and Morston PENFRO Hills Milton of the Dyke itself can be found in the South Shropshire Hills.” Dedham BRECON and Heaths Keynes Vale for the sheer remoteness and beauty of the coast.” Rob Dingle – Trail Officer WALES BEACONS Wye Cotswold Tim Lidstone-Scott – Trail Officer BANNAU Valley Way Ridgeway BRYCHEINIOG Cotswolds Swansea Chilterns CARDIFF Pembrokeshire Abertawe Thames CAERDYDD Bristol Swindon Coast Path Gower Path North Llwybr Arfordir Gwyr ^ Wessex National Reading LONDON Kent Trail Sir Benfro Quantock Mendip Downs Downs Hills (various Surrey colours) Hills Hills North Cranborne Pennine East Bridleway - North Devon EXMOOR Chase & northern Hampshire High section approved Downs West Wiltshire Weald but not yet open Way Clywedog Reservoir Blackdown Downs Southampton South Downs Hills NEW National Park South West Eastbourne St Marthas DARTMOOR Dorset South FOREST Downs - National Park Brighton Glyndwr’s Way Coast Path Tamar Chichester designated but Sussex South Downs Way Valley Bournemouth East Harbour not confirmed Downs Named after the last Welsh Prince of Wales, Owain Glyndwr, North Downs Way Devon Isle of this 217km (135 mile) Trail takes walkers nine days to complete, Cornwall Plymouth Area of Outstanding South West Wight Writers and artists including Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and William Turner crossing open moorland, farmland, woodland and forests. Natural Beauty Coast Path have been inspired by the landscape of the North Downs. This 245km (153 mile) “No one should miss the long stretch between Llanidloes and Machynlleth. You feel like the last person on earth up there – it is all utterly peaceful.” Isles of Scilly South Devon 0 50km c Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Natural England 100046223 2009 walking Trail takes 10-14 days to complete and follows the chalk ridge of the North Downs in Kent and Surrey through areas designated for their natural beauty. “Enjoy the magnificent views from the church on St Martha’s Hill in Surrey and seek out the stretch between Folkestone and Dover in Kent – a classic coastal walk.” Helen Tatchell – Trail Officer Tony Gowers – Trail Officer South West Coast Path The rugged cliff tops, sheltered estuaries, beaches, harbours, intimate coves, sleepy villages and resorts of the southwest Coast have seduced people for centuries. It is Britain’s longest, and probably most popular, National Trail and the 1,014km (630 mile) Trail takes walkers 56 days to complete. “If you haven’t got the luxury of 2 months to walk the whole Trail in one go, why not do a weekend or a week at a time. Our website has all you need to start planning a trip.” Mark Owen – Trail Officer Walkers at Coombe © Natural England/Jo Ward © Natural England/Sheila Talbot Pembrokeshire Coast There are over 50 beaches along this spectacular 300km (186 mile) Trail which takes walkers between 10-15 days to complete. The Trail undulates along the rugged cliffs of Britain’s only coastal National Park. “Don’t miss the beaches of the The Ridgeway Enjoy extensive views of rolling downs, wooded hills and the Thames Valley on this 139km (87 mile) Trail that’s surrounded by prehistoric sites and takes walkers around six days to complete. The broad track which is Britain’s oldest road that makes up the western half of the Trail is also open to cyclists and horse riders. south and west coasts and the cliffs “Make sure you see the stretch of the north – they are fantastic!” Dave Maclachlan – Trail Officer between Uffington Castle and Letcombe Bassett – I grew up there, so perhaps I’m biased, but it has wonderful history and views.” Jos Joslin – Trail Officer Near Porlock Near Marloes Above Ogbourne St George Cotswold Way This popular 163km (102 mile) route is open to walkers and follows the Cotswold Hills through beech woods and open fields, taking typically seven days to complete. “Stunning views, wildflower-rich grassland, bluebell-filled beech woods and picturesque villages – this National Trail takes you through all that the wonderful Cotswolds have to offer.” James Blockley – Trail Officer Descending Pen Hill © Natural England/Anne-Katrin Purkiss South Downs Way In an area soon to be designated as a National Park, this 161km (100 mile) Trail for walkers, horse riders and cyclists follows wide grassy tracks on rolling chalk down land. The Trail takes on average seven days to complete on foot and 2-3 days by mountain bike. “Don’t miss the view from Old Winchester Hill across to the Isle of White or the tranquil downland of Harting Down. Also take time to explore the historic city of Winchester, or enjoy the dramatic white cliffs of Eastbourne.” Andy Gattiker – Trail Officer © PCNPA/Tiv Thomas Near Bray Lock © Natural England/Mike Kipling © Natural England/Anne-Katrin Purkiss Thames Path © Natural England/Tessa Bunney © Natural England/Andy Tryner © Natural England/John Miller © Natural England/Tina Stallard From the source almost to the sea this 294km (184 mile) Trail takes walkers 14 days to complete through peaceful water meadows, rural villages, historic towns and cities. “The stretch between Lechlade and Newbridge is lovely and quiet with good country pubs nearby. As a contrast, between Lambeth Bridge and Canary Wharf there are so many temptations to stop, it’s hard to cover much distance in a day.” Jos Joslin – Trail Officer
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