Walking Tips and Advice

Explore, learn and discover the outdoors

Whether you want to find out more about planning the perfect family stroll or how to navigate when you’re out in the wilds, we have tips and advice to help you get the most out of your walk. We’ve also got lots of info about what to do if you spot a problem while out and about, so you can help keep routes clear and enjoyable for everyone.

 

Your walking essentials

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Where can I walk?

Learn more about where you can walk across England, Scotland and Wales

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Staying safe on a walk

From what to pack in a first aid kit to staying safe in a field of cows.

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How walking improves your health

Advice and stories about the positive impact of walking on health conditions

Problems on public paths

Spotted a problem on a path?

What to do to help keep path free of obstructions and accessible to all.

A beginner’s guide to navigation

Want to know more about how to read a map, how to use a compass or how to navigate using your phone? Check out our full playlist of bitesize, easy to follow videos.

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Boost your outdoor skills and knowledge

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Out There Award

The Out There Award offers outdoors skills and confidence to young adults who otherwise may not feel that walking outdoors was for them.