Britain's Favourite Path

It's time to vote for Britain's Favourite Path 2025. Which path will you choose?

Throughout the summer, we’ve been on the search for Britain’s Favourite Path. Now its up to you to crown the winner.

Almost one thousand of you shared your favourite path and why you love it. We’ve treasured seeing every single one but our panel of experts have managed to whittle down the entries to a shortlist of eight.

Now, its over to you. Take a look at the contenders below and cast your vote.

Voting is open from Tuesday 1 July to 11pm on Thursday 31 July.

Whether criss-crossing the countryside or weaving through our cities, paths connect us with nature, and each other, and have done so for centuries. Thank you to you, and our partners at Cotswold Outdoor, for giving them their moment in the spotlight once again this summer.

Check out the finalists

East England, Layer de la Haye

"I thought real beauty could only be found in places like Wales, Scotland and Cumbria, but having recently started walking around my local village, I realised that beauty can be found everywhere!"

Midlands, Kinder Scout

"This path is the most uplifting stretch of path close to me where, for a short while, I can disappear into my thoughts and the landscape and recharge my soul."

North East England, Simonside Ridge

"It's a popular walking destination and, for some, a precious place to find solitude. This potent blend of landscape, history, and personal connection makes Simonside truly compelling and a place I will never tire of returning to."

North West England, Ambleside to Grasmere

"A favourite walk for me and my wife. Many times, I've discussed that it is to be considered a location for my ashes to be scattered, not just because of its name but also because of the special memories and wonderful weekends spent here."

Scotland, The West Highland way

"I have walked it with four of my children and will be walking it in September for the 100th time and all my children will be joining me for this special walk. Will I stop after 100? No!"

South East England, Halnaker

"It leads up a hill to a windmill in Sussex. The joy is in the tree-tunnelled sunken path itself, as it changes due to the play of light, not only from season to season but from hour to hour. A glorious path!"

South West England, South West Coast Path

"Healing solitude with incredible light, sounds of nature and breathtaking views - simply, heaven on earth."

Wales, Yr Wydffa

"I walked this path to raise money for mental health...it was a beautiful path with stunning views. But it was hard and I felt broken many times. This feels special because it shows even on your hardest days, your mind is strong and can get you through."

How it works

Choose your favourite path from the shortlisted entries above. They each represent one of our eight geographical categories and have been chosen not only for the picture but also for the reason behind the nomination. Once you’ve made your mind up, head over to our online form to cast your vote. It’s that easy.

You can see every shortlisted entry in full, including the stories behind them in their entirety, on our Britain’s Favourite Path: Shortlist page.

Only one vote per person will be counted towards the final result. We can't accept multiple votes from the same person, even if submitted. Good luck choosing your favourite!