The National Trails

Britain's National Trails in England and Wales and Scotland's Great Trails together cover well over 3100 miles (5000km) of the finest long-distance walking in Britain, from the South West Coast Path and Hadrian's Wall Path to the West Highland Way and the Pennine Way. This larger-format inspirational guidebook by expert author Paddy Dillon is the ideal starting point for anyone planning their first National Trail or working their way through them all.
Presenting stage-by-stage overviews, outline schedules, maps, and profiles for all 19 routes in a single volume, this inspirational guidebook lets you compare trails, assess their length and difficulty, and decide which one to tackle next. It is perfect for planning your next long-distance walk or simply dreaming about Britain's greatest trails.

19 National Trails are covered in stage-by-stage overviews, from the relatively short and straightforward Cotswold Way and South Downs Way to the longer and more demanding Pennine Way, South West Coast Path, and Southern Upland Way
Schedules are outlined for each trail, allowing you to compare routes side by side, assess daily distances, and plan your time, making this the ideal companion for anyone walking Britain's long-distance paths systematically
Basic day-by-day route descriptions are illustrated with maps and profiles for every trail, helping you build a clear picture of each route before committing to a dedicated guidebook or setting out on the trail
A comprehensive introduction covers general fitness, packing, planning, daily routine, and making time, making this as useful for first-time long-distance walkers as it is for experienced trail enthusiasts
Practical information covers access to and from each trail, maps, public transport, accommodation, tourist information centres, and recommended guidebooks, giving you everything you need to move from inspiration to preparation


Nineteen trails, over 3100 miles, and a single volume to help you plan, compare, and choose. The National Trails is the essential planning companion for Britain's greatest long-distance walks.