This week's two posts are going to feature some of the best spring walks this country has to offer. With the weather warming up, the days getting longer and the countryside around waking up from its winter slumber, now is a great time to explore the world around you. Better still, we have dozens of holiday cottages close to each of these walks!

Pennine Way, Derbyshire

The Pennine Way is probably the UK's most walked path. It is 429km of sometimes challenging walking that takes in some of the best scenery in the country as well as three national parks. It would take around three weeks to do the whole trail but it is easily broken down into smaller sections.

Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Wales

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is another long one at 299km from end to end. Like the Pennine Way, there are lots of small towns and villages where you can break journeys up. As the name suggests, it takes in some dramatic coastline across Wales. St David's is a favourite starting point.

Millennium Coastal Path, Wales

Staying in Wales, we move to Llanelli and to the Millennium Coastal Path. This is "only" around 35km long and begins at the Discovery Centre in the town. It runs across coastline, town and countryside before ending at Pembrey Forest. It is open to walkers and cyclists and is traffic free for the entire length.

Cotswold Way, Gloucestershire

The Cotswold Way is another of the country's favourite walks. At just over 160km, it isn't the longest but it is certainly one of the most picturesque. It runs from Bath to Chipping Camden and includes some of the mid-country's highlights. There are also castles, hill forts and lots of history to take in too.

South West Coast Path, Cornwall

The South West Coast Path actually traverses Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset and is a staggering 1011km long. It takes in the entire coastlines of all four counties and some of the best coastline of anywhere in the world. Sometimes dramatic, sometimes peaceful but always scenic. Fortunately, like many of the longer paths in the country, it can be broken down into manageable chunks!

Holidaycottages.net has a huge range of holiday lets within a short drive of each of these fantastic spring walks. Each of our cottages represent excellent value for money and offer some of the best quality holiday rentals in the country. If you're planning to explore any of these walks this spring, they would make the ideal place to rest your feet.

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