National Trails

Managed footpaths through diverse landscapes.

 

Across the UK, there are 16 nationally managed trails for walking and some cycling, traversing many unique landscapes, and almost entirely traffic free. They have extensive way-marking, well-maintained paths and currently total 2,500 miles (although they’re being extended all the time). The longest trail is 630 miles (The South West Coast Path) but each can be tackled in sections or as a whole, with varying daily distances according to individual ability.


England’s most spectacular walking spots.

Some of the most stunning landscapes and famous scenes in Britain with something to suit everyone. Offering you the unique opportunity to design a *bespoke package of national trail walks for the perfect holiday and duration options from 3-28 days.

Top Tip: Keep a look out for this symbol ❀ around our website to find National Trails in your location of preference.

*To organise a bespoke national trail package please contact 
our travel experts on +44 (0)1242 250 642 or email 
info@compass-holidays.com. 

Cotswold Way Walking Holiday

The Cotswold Way is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 103 miles from the market town of Chipping Campden in the North of The Cotswolds, to the spa town of Bath in the...

Bespoke Luxury Cotswold Way Walking Holiday

This luxury Cotswold Way walking holiday is a bespoke package put together by our expert travel team where you will experience luxury 4* & 5* hotels and the chance explore the tranquil and relaxing scenes...

The Pennine Way - Complete Route

The Pennine Way National Trail stretches from Edale near Sheffield, all the way through the Peak District, The Yorkshire Dales and across the Pennines. The whole footpath is 268 miles long but can be divided into a...

The Pennine Way - Northern Route

The Pennine Way National Trail stretches from Edale near Sheffield, all the way through the Peak District, The Yorkshire Dales and across the Pennines. The whole footpath is 268 miles long but can be divided into a...

The Pennine Way - Southern Route

The Pennine Way National Trail stretches from Edale near Sheffield, all the way through the Peak District, The Yorkshire Dales and across the Pennines. The whole footpath is 268 miles long but can be divided into a...

Somerset & Devon (SWCP)

The South West Coast Path is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England all the way to Bournemouth in Dorset....

North Cornwall Coast (SWCP)

The South West Coast Path is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England all the way to Bournemouth in Dorset....

South Cornwall Coast (SWCP)

The South West Coast Path is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England all the way to Bournemouth in Dorset....

South Devon Coast (SWCP)

The South West Coast Path is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England all the way to Bournemouth in Dorset....

Jurassic Coastline (SWCP)

The South West Coast Path is one of the UK’s managed National Trail footpaths, running 630 miles from Minehead in Somerset, round the South West tip of England all the way to Bournemouth in Dorset....

The Cotswold Way - North Route

The Cotswold Way is one of the UKs managed National Trail footpaths, running 103 miles from the market town of Chipping Campden in the north of The Cotswolds, to the spa town of Bath in...

The Cotswold Way - South Route

The Cotswold Way is one of the UKs managed National Trail footpaths, running 103 miles from the market town of Chipping Campden in the north of The Cotswolds, to the spa town of Bath in...