You can stroll through sleepy valleys, wander alongside sparkling lakes and reservoirs or hike across some of the most spectacular scenery in southern Britain. For the less energetic, you can just amble along the canal to the next pub and back!

Minimum Impact

Help us protect our walking environment - take care to cause the minimum impact possible when walking in the Hills. Read the Minimum Impact guidelines produced by TGO Magazine.

Transport

When you are planning a route, why not use the bus to get you back? You can cover far more ground if you don’t have to walk back to the start. Beacons Bus is specially designed with walkers in mind but the local services are also very helpful. Get a copy of the free National Park Travel Guide from Information Centres or by sending your name and address by email. If you do use your car, do be sure not to leave any valuables within it if parking in the countryside. Vehicle crime is a sadly ever present problem.

Be safe

You must be properly equipped especially if the walk takes you into the mountains. Take care, tell someone where you are going and don’t be afraid to turn round if the weather turns wet or misty.

• Plan your route carefully, taking a proper walkers map with you
• Check the weather forecast before your start
• Take the right equipment including good footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs
• Bring plenty of food and drink as well as sunblock
• Remember mobile phone coverage is patchy and cannot be relied upon
• Visit one of the National Park Information Centres for detailed information
• Go on a training course if you are at all unsure of your safety