Need walk inspiration?
Our store teams have handpicked their favourite family-friendly walks, perfect for buggy-pushers, puddle-jumpers and four-legged companions.
Scroll below to find your next adventure.

1. East England:
Norwich:
Whitlingham Country Park Circular
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Easy (flat)
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, suitable for toddlers, nearby toilets or café, good for older kids (aged 6+), buggy-friendly, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 30 mins
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Mousehold Heath Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Challenging
- Picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Eaton Park Walk
- Forest/trail walk
- Challenging
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 30 mins
- Paid parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Cambridge:
Grantchester Meadows Path
- Beach/coastal walk
- Moderate
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, buggy-friendly, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Milton Country Park Loop
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Easy (flat)
- Buggy-friendly, picnic spots or benches, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for wheelchairs, people with limited mobility, mobility scooters
- 2 hours
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Wandlebury Country Park Trails
- Forest/trail walk
- Challenging
- Picnic spots or benches, suitable for toddlers, nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
2. East Midlands:
Nottingham:
Wollaton Park Deer Walk
- Park walk
- Challenging
- Buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
Colwick Country Park Loop
- Urban green space
- Challenging
- Buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 30 mins
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
Highfields Park Lakeside Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Clumber Park Loop
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Buggy-friendly, picnic spots or benches, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Ideal for scooters and bikes
Attenborough Nature Reserve
- Urban green space
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, buggy friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Over 250 bird species recorded in the rich wetland ecosystem
Leicester:
Bradgate Park Woodland Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Challenging
- Nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs, mobility scooters
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Abbey Park River Walk
- Urban green space
- Moderate
- Buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Watermead Country Park Circular
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Easy (flat)
- Nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Derby:
Elvaston Castle Country Park Loop
- Hill or countryside route
- Easy (flat)
- Buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 30 mins
- Paid parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Markeaton Park Woodland Trail
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Challenging
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Darley Park Riverside Route
- Park walk
- Challenging
- Nearby toilets or café, good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, suitable for toddlers, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Derbyshire:
Carsington Water
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, buggy friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Boat hire, cycle trails, birdwatching hides, wildflower meadows, and wetland habitats all available
Thorpe Cloud & Dovedale
- Hill or countryside route
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Highly engaging landscape with limestone peaks and river paddling. Beautiful river ecology with birds, butterflies and dramatic limestone geology
Nottinghamshire:
Sherwood Forest
- Forest/trail walk
- Moderate
- Suitable for toddlers, buggy friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Look out for squirrels, ancient oaks including the Major Oak, wildflowers, birds and fungi. Come here for Robin Hood-themed trails, large open areas for exploring and den building
Lincolnshire:
Anderby Creek Beach Trail
- Beach or coastal walk
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, buggy friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Wide, flat sandy beach with dunes, wave paddling and space for ball games. Look out for the birdlife at nearby reedbeds and nature reserves
3. Wales:
Cardiff:
Bute Park Story Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Easy (flat)
- Picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for wheelchairs, people with limited mobility, mobility scooters
- 30 mins
- Free parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Roath Park Lake Loop
- Beach or coastal walk
- Easy (flat)
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Forest Farm Nature Reserve Trail
- Hill or countryside route
- Easy (flat)
- Buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
North Wales:
Llyn Padarn Circular (Llanberis)
- Urban green space
- Moderate
- Buggy-friendly, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Newborough Forest & Llanddwyn Island
- Forest/trail walk
- Easy (flat)
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, buggy-friendly, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Conwy Castle to Quay Walk
- Beach or coastal walk
- Challenging
- Picnic spots or benches, Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, Suitable for toddlers, Nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 30 mins
- Paid parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Moel Famau Trail
- Hill or countryside route
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
Gower Peninsula
Rhossili Bay Beach Walk
- Beach or coastal walk
- Moderate
- Suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Best visited at low tide
4. Northern Ireland:
Bushmills
Giant’s Causeway Trail
- Beach or coastal walk
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Visit early to avoid crowds
Belfast
Cave Hill Country Park Hike
- Park walk
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs, mobility scooters
- 1.5 hours
- Free parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Lagan Towpath Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Challenging
- Suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
Botanic Gardens Circular
- Park walk
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
5. Republic of Ireland
Dublin:
Phoenix Park Deer Walk
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Cork:
Fitzgerald’s Park Loop
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 2 hours
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Galway:
Salthill Promenade
- Beach or coastal walk
- Easy (flat)
- Picnic spots or benches, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, buggy-friendly, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs, people with limited mobility
- 30 mins
- Free parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Barna Woods Nature Trail
- Hill or countryside route
- Moderate
- Suitable for toddlers, buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 2 hours
- Free parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
6. North East
Newcastle:
Jesmond Dene Woodland Trail
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs, mobility scooters
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Town Moor Circular
- Forest/trail walk
- Easy (flat)
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 1.5 hours
- Free parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Leazes Park & St James’ Green
- Forest/trail walk
- Easy (flat)
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 1.5 hours
- Free parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Northumberland
Kielder Water Lakeside Path
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Easy (flat)
- Buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for wheelchairs, people with limited mobility
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Bike hire and play areas available nearby
Sunderland:
Herrington Country Park and Burn Hill Circular
- Park walk
- Easy
- Perfect for families, the park includes a play area, sculptures, an amphitheatre, and a lake with a model boat sailing area
- The path from the car park to the entrance is accessible for wheelchair users with assistance, as it includes slopes and ramps
- 1 hour
- Free parking
- The site offers a café, toilets, and often features an ice cream van
Durham:
Wear River & Broom Hill Circular
- Riverside and woodland route
- Easy (flat)
- Ideal for families – the trail offers gentle terrain and scenic riverside views, making it kid-friendly. Dogs are also welcome, though leashes are required in certain areas
- Not well-suited for prams or wheelchairs, particularly when the ground is wet and muddy
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Take a break at Old Durham Gardens, a historic site dating back to the 17th century
Middlesborough:
Lord Stones Walk
- Hill or countryside route
- Moderate
- Suitable for older children. The route is short, scenic, and rewarding. The summit may be challenging for younger kids, but the payoff is enjoyable
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams
- 1.5 – 2 hours
- Free parking
- Indulge in coffee, cake, or a hearty Sunday roast at the wonderful Lord Stones Café right on the premises
7. North West
Manchester:
Heaton Park Circular
- Forest/trail walk
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs, people with limited mobility
- 2 hours
- Free parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Chorlton Water Park Trail
- Challenging
- Buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for wheelchairs
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
Wythenshawe Park Nature Trail
- Hill/countryside route
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Liverpool:
Sefton Park
- Trail/Hiking
- Easy (flat)
- Its flat, paved paths are ideal for prams and young children, making it a favourite among families
- There are wide, signposted paths suitable for wheelchair users, accessible parking, and a Changing Places toilet
- 56 mins
- Free parking
- There is also a statue of Peter Pan, which is a replica of the one gifted by J.M. Barrie to Kensington Gardens
Chester:
Chester City Walls
- Trail/hiking
- Easy (flat)
- Chester City Walls offer some accessible points for visitors, but they are not fully accessible for all. Ramps and accessible routes are available at certain locations, but there are also numerous steps and uneven surfaces along the walls
- The main access points for wheelchairs are Park Street, Kaleyard Gate, and Bell Tower, with the Park Street ramp providing access between Newgate and Wishing Steps
- 41 mins
- Free parking
- Great views, historical significance, and easy access to cafes.
8. West Midlands
Birmingham:
Lickey Hills Woodland Trail
- Park walk
- Challenging
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs
- 1 hour
- Free parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Cannon Hill Park Loop
- Park walk
- Challenging
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers
- Mobility scooters, people with limited mobility, wheelchairs
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Sutton Park Walk
- Forest/trail walk
- Moderate
- Picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café, good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
9. Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds:
Roundhay Park Lake Walk
- Forest/trail walk
- Moderate
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs, mobility scooters
- 1 hour
- Free parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Golden Acre Park Nature Trail
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Moderate
- Picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for wheelchairs
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Great sunset views
Temple Newsam Estate Grounds
- Urban green space
- Challenging
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, suitable for toddlers, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 30 mins
- Free parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Sheffield:
Rivelin Valley Nature Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Easy (flat)
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- Famous for its historic landmarks
Endcliffe Park to Forge Dam
- Forest/trail walk
- Moderate
- Nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 1 hour
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Ecclesall Woods Loop
- Forest/trail walk
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters
- 1.5 hours
- Free parking
- Great sunset views
York:
Museum Gardens & River Ouse Walk
- Hill or countryside route
- Moderate
- Picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for mobility scooters
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Rowntree Park Loop
- Lakeside or riverside route
- Moderate
- Nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches, suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, Mobility scooters
- 2 hours
- Free parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Knavesmire Woodland Path
- Hill or countryside route
- Challenging
- Suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
10. Scotland
Fife:
Tentsmuir Forest Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Best in summer with great spots for sandcastle building
Edinburgh:
Holyrood Park & Arthur’s Seat
- Hill/countryside route
- Challenging
- Nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Water of Leith Walkway
- Urban green space
- Easy (flat)
- Suitable for toddlers, buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches, good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for mobility scooters, people with limited mobility, wheelchairs
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Royal Botanical Garden Trails
- Hill/countryside route
- Challenging
- Buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café
- Suitable for wheelchairs, people with limited mobility
- 45 mins
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Glasgow:
Pollock Country Park Loop
- Hill/countryside route
- Challenging
- Suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for wheelchairs, people with limited mobility, mobility scooters
- 1.5 hours
- Free parking
- Great sunset views
Kelvingrove Park Riverside Trail
- Park walk
- Moderate
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+), buggy-friendly
- Suitable for mobility scooters, people with limited mobility, wheelchairs
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Seven Lochs Wetland Park
- Lakeside/riverside route
- Easy (flat)
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, mobility scooters, wheelchairs
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
11. South East
London:
Richmond Park Loop
- Park walk
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café, picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs
- 30 mins
- Free parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Hampstead Heath to Parliament Hill
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Nearby toilets or café, good for older kids (aged 6+), buggy-friendly
- Suitable for people with limited mobility, wheelchairs
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Look out for wildlife along the way
Regent’s Canal Towpath
- Urban green space
- Moderate
- Buggy-friendly, nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, good for older kids (aged 6+), suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for wheelchairs, people with limited mobility
- 1 hour
- Free parking
- Keep an eye out for wildflowers in spring
Battersea Park
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, nearby toilets or café, good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Great children’s playground and boating lake; ideal for a slow wander or scooting
East Sussex:
Seven Sisters Country Park Walk
- Beach/coastal walk
- Challenging
- Picnic spots or benches, good for older kids (aged 6+)
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Bring a kite, great windy spots near the cliffs
Berkshire:
Windsor Great Park Walk
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, people with limited mobility
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Look out for the resident deer near the Long Walk
12. South West
Gloucestershire:
Puzzlewood Trail
- Forest/trail walk
- Moderate
- Good for older kids (aged 6+), wildlife or nature spotting opportunities
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies
- 1 hour
- Paid parking
- Filming location for Star Wars and Merlin
Cornwall:
Sennen Cove to Lands End Walk
- Trail walk
- Moderate
- Buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilet or café
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- 1 Hour
- Paid parking
- Possibly one of the most popular walks. Expect stunning views, a shipwreck, Longships lighthouse, and on a clear day you can see the Isles of Scilly. More suited to families with older children as it has moderate terrain.
Penzance to Newlyn
- Trail walk
- Easy
- Buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilet or café
- Suitable for wheelchairs and buggies
- 45 mins
- Paid parking
- You can walk along the prom in Mounts Bay to Newlyn, where there are restaurants and galleries to rest up before your return journey
Bristol:
Ashton Court Estate Deer Walk
- Forest/trail walk
- Challenging
- Picnic spots or benches, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, buggy-friendly, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers
- Suitable for people with limited mobility
- 2 hours
- Paid parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Blaise Castle Woodland Loop
- Park walk
- Easy (flat)
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, nearby toilets or café, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches, buggy-friendly
- Suitable for wheelchairs
- 1.5 hours
- Paid parking
- Ideal picnic spot halfway through
Bristol Harbourside Trail
- Hill/countryside route
- Easy (flat)
- Wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, suitable for toddlers, picnic spots or benches
- Suitable for mobility scooters, wheelchairs, people with limited mobility
- 30 mins
- Paid parking
- Great sunset views
Dartmoor:
Saddle Tor and Hound Tor Circular
- Trail walk
- Challenging
- A popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking – great for walks with children. An aried trail with some hills to climb, but nothing overly strenuous.
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies
- 2.5 hours
- Free parking
- Keep an eye out for wild ponies roaming around. The walk also includes views of a great wild swimming spot, a medieval village, and ancient woodland
Devon:
Tarka Trail (Bideford to Great Torrington)
- Trail walk
- Easy (flat and even)
- Buggy-friendly, suitable for toddlers, good for older kids (aged 6+), nearby toilets or café, wildlife or nature spotting opportunities, picnic spots or benches suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
- 3 hours
- Paid parking
- This section criss-crosses the River Torridge, combining lush greenery with river views. Take a breather at Beam Weir, made famous in ‘Tarka the Otter’, and see if you can spot otters along the riverbank. With no road crossings, this part of the trail is suitable for kids but keep an eye on them in the long tunnel. Look out for information boards along the way, with interesting facts about the former Rolle Canal.