Here you will find every walk and hike I have written about in England. Have a browse below, or click on a box if you know which area you want to explore.
If you want something near London, then click on South East England.
Thor’s Cave is an impressive natural cavern in the Manifold Valley of the Peak District, and I’m going to show you two different ways to walk to it. The short…
Padley Gorge is a deep and narrow valley of mystical woodland with moss covered boulders, and this walk takes you right through it. Along the trail, you will pass by…
This walk takes you from the small attractive village of Osmotherley, up across the Scarth Wood Moor, before circling back around, with a view down to the Cod Beck Reservoir.…
The first thing I thought, as I made my way to Scar House Reservoir for the walk, was how wonderfully remote and peaceful it is. I approached from the moors…
Ok, this walk to the Wainstones is now officially my favourite up here in Yorkshire. You will walk surrounded by so much heather, skirt across the highest moor in the…
This walk takes you from the picturesque market town of Helmsley, and along an easy path to reach the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. You will have views down to Helmsley…
This is a short walk taking you up and around the Kilburn White Horse in North Yorkshire, then back down through the woods. I had been planning to come here,…
As I was driving out to walk Roseberry Topping, I turned a corner and suddenly saw it. I was 20 miles away, and there it was poking up in the…
The Grimiwth Reservoir, located in the Yorkshire Dales, is owned by Yorkshire Water, which I didn’t realise until I got there. Having recently walked three others of their reservoirs, I…
The circular walk to Malham Cove is a real classic up here in Yorkshire. It takes you via the beautiful Janet’s Foss waterfall, and then the impressive gorge of Gordale…
What started out as a wonderful day, turned into something horrible. First of all, the walk along the ridge to Sutton Bank was spectacular. The most incredible views. A level…
This is an easy and short walk, taking you around the Swinsty Reservoir in Yorkshire. I walked it straight after the Fewston Reservoir, which is just next door. I decided…
I decided to come out and walk the Fewston Reservoir, because it was forecast to be a bit rainy. I needed something with trees for protection. Having had a look…
Yesterday, on my way to walk from Goathland to Grosmont, I drove right by the Hole of Horcum and did a double take. It was one of those situations where…
This walk takes you from Goathland, past the Mallyan Spout waterfall, and along the rail trail, to reach the the fascinating village of Grosmont. You can then follow the rail…
