Britain's Favourite Path

Which path will be crowned Britain’s favourite this summer?

Throughout the summer, we’ve been on the hunt for Britain’s Favourite Path. And we’re almost ready to announce the winner.  

Whether criss-crossing the countryside or weaving through our cities, paths have connected us with nature, and each other, for centuries. It’s time for them to have their moment in the sun. So over the summer, we teamed up with Cotswold Outdoor to find Britain’s favourite. 

Thousands of you from all across Britain have cast your votes. Now, we’re hard at work putting together the final tally before we announce Britain’s Favourite Path later in October. 

So watch this space.  

But in the meantime, why not take a closer look at our wonderful shortlist below. 

The shortlist

East England, The Pegsdon Hills

East England, The Pegsdon Hills

"These small chalk downs offer beautiful views over the surrounding area and are a haven of wildlife. Walking there lifts my spirits, every single time I visit."

Midlands, Pennine Way

Midlands, Pennine Way

"The path connects past and future and weaves together the history of our common pasture land. It speaks of a distinct and clear beauty that has been fought and cared for. It speaks of hope."

North West England, Loughrigg Fell to Todd Crag

North West England, Loughrigg Fell to Todd Crag

"The path from Loughrigg Fell to Todd Crag holds a special place in my heart, not just for its breath-taking views but for the deep connection I’ve built with this landscape over the years."

Scotland, The Clyde Walkway

Scotland, The Clyde Walkway

"This stunning path is called the Clyde Walkway. It meanders some 40 miles through rural, industrial and urban Lanarkshire, through towns and countryside, passing churches, farms and spectacular views of Lanarkshire."

South East England, Thursley Common

South East England, Thursley Common

"I grew up in Elstead so have walked this area all my life and when I was young the wetlands didn't exist, they have evolved overtime, with the help of conservation, bringing a vast range of wildlife & the beauty of nature to the common."

South West England, South West Coast Path

South West England, South West Coast Path

"I started walking the South West Coast Path a couple of years ago while waiting for cancer treatment to start. I promised myself that when I was through treatment, I would complete a walk to Lands End from my home in Hampshire. Last year I got to Lands End."

Wales, Hafren Forest

Wales, Hafren Forest

"Last year, I struggled a lot with my depression and worked so hard to find myself again. Hafren Forest is a beautiful place and made me fall back in love with nature. And for that, it holds a special place in my heart."

The competition so far 

From July until 8 September, we invited people from all across Great Britain to send us a picture of their favourite path and explain why they love it so much.  

Hundreds of you got in touch and we treasured seeing every single one. 

After that, our panel of expert judges weighed in, whittling down all of the fantastic entries we received into a shortlist of eight.  

Then it was over to the public. With thousands of votes cast from all over Britain, all that remains is for us to count them up and crown our winner.  

More info

A path heading down to the coast with greenery on either side.

Britain's Favourite Path terms & conditions

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Britain's Favourite Path shortlist

Britain's Favourite Path shortlist

Explore our eight finalists for Britain’s Favourite Path in their full glory, with full size images and each entry’s entire story.

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