This post is the first in a two-part series highlighting some of the UK’s best Easter walks. Walking is one of the primary reasons people stay in holiday cottages and a reason we’re completely in favour of. As walkers ourselves, we know how convenient it is to rent a holiday cottage in the middle of somewhere new, park the car and walk everywhere. We think there’s no better way to explore the world around us!
Springtime is a fantastic time of year to throw off the shackles of winter and embrace the sunshine, the new life and everything the great British countryside has to offer. The UK has some of the most beautiful scenery of anywhere in the world and how better to experience that than by walking.
We think these walks are the perfect accompaniment to one of our great value Easter holiday cottages. We think you will too!
So without further ado, here is the first part of our top ten Easter walks in the UK.
1. Thames Path
The Thames Path is a National Trail that stretches for almost 300km from Cirencester in Gloucester near the source of the Thames. It follows the river through Gloucester, Oxfordshire and Berkshire to arrive at Greenwich in London.
The path is relatively flat and well-trodden and will take you through Oxford, Henley and the depths of Berkshire to Windsor, then on to Richmond and then finally to Greenwich. It’s a long trail, but well worth the trip if you want to explore the heart of England.
2. Hadrian's Wall Path
At the other end of the country is Hadrian's Wall Path. This path follows the remains of the Roman wall for 135km across Cumbria and Northumberland. Essentially, the walk crosses most of the narrow part of England and takes in some stunning views.
The trail stretches from Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend in Tyne and Wear. The direction you walk it is entirely up to you, although “Wallsend” seems as good a place to finish this walk as any!
3. Southern Upland Way
While in the north, you might like to travel to Scotland and take in the Southern Upland Way. This is the UK’s longest walk at 340km. It’s also regarded as one of the toughest too. It stretches from Portpatrick all the way to Cockburnspath and crosses some truly astonishing countryside.
This walk really will need a holiday cottage to use as a base as it’s isolated too. You will need to pack carefully, prepare properly to get the most out of this challenging walk!
4. Pembrokeshire Coast Path
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is another challenging but rewarding walk we thoroughly recommend. It’s another National Trail and is 299km long end to end. It goes from Amroth north to St. Dogmaels in Pembrokeshire. It also forms part of the Wales Coast Path which covers over 1,400km in total!
This walk is within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and allows walkers to explore some dramatic coastline, high bluffs, cliffs and amazing countryside. Well worth a try!
Join us again next time for part 2 of our ten best Easter walks. Don't forget, we have a wide range of holiday cottages near to all of these walk. Check them out before they get booked for Easter!