10 Best Walks in England for Lovers of the Outdoors

England in the warmer months is truly a paradise if you're a lover of the great outdoors. There's glorious sunlight, warmer temperatures, longer days and the vegetation is out in full force. It's time to get out and make the most of England's trails.

Take it from the acclaimed British writer, Alfred Wainwright, who mapped the iconic Coast to Coast trail. 

“Oh, how can I put into words the joys of a walk over country such as this; 
the scenes that delight the eyes, the blessed peace of mind, the sheer exuberance which fills your soul as you tread the firm turf? 
This is something to be lived, not read about."

Without further ado, here are 10 of our favourite English walking trails.

#1  James Herriot Way

#2  Coast to Coast

Walk the famous Coast to Coast trail from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay on which classic, English scenes of rolling hills and picturesque villages unfold each day. 

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#3  Cleveland Way 

If you’re after a mixture of coastal and moorland walking, then look no further than the Cleveland Way in northeast England.

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#4  Hadrian’s Wall Trail 

Experience Roman Emperor Hadrian's legacy on foot as you follow his famous wall (UNESCO-listed) in northern England from the aptly named Wallsend in Newcastle Upon Tyne to the quaint village of Bowness-on-Solway in the west.

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#5  South West Coast Path

Add up your miles on a stretch of some of England’s most superb coastline in Cornwall, enjoy the UK’s mildest & sunniest climate, and overnight in charming fishing towns. 

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#6  The Dales Way

Walk through the Pennines and Lake District in the Yorkshire Dales and stay in inns and farmhouses dating from the 16th & 17th centuries.

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#7  Isle of Wight

A beautiful walk circumnavigating the Isle of Wight.

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#8  Pennine Way

Walk the full length of the Pennines from the Peak District to Scotland.

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#9  Cotswolds

This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers delightful walking through quintessential English landscapes and villages from the beautiful Cotswold town of Chipping Campden to the World Heritage City of Bath.

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#10  St Cuthbert’s Way

Follow St Cuthbert’s Way for a comprehensive walk through the border country of the Cheviot Hills from Scotland to England.

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Have you thought of where to go this special summer? Are you contemplating seeing more of England on a walking holiday or will you go elsewhere in Europe? Share your ideas in the comment section below.