All Family Friendly Walks

njoy a peaceful walk around the lakes at Stowe, looking at beautiful temples, spotting wildlife and enjoying views as you walk along. A varied and interesting family-friendly walk. Recently upgraded paths through the wooded area allow pushchair and wheelchair access, and children will love exploring Read more…

Enjoy nature and adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve. You’ll find something for everyone, from walking trails to an adventure play area with a climbing forest to a zip wire. Do some shopping or grab a spot of lunch at the unique visitors centre which floats Read more…

This walk follows the waymarked Adventurers’ Trail at Wicken Fen, the National Trust’s oldest nature reserve. Covering 809 hectares (2,000 acres) of grass and wetland, the reserve is home to more than 9,000 species. Herds of Konik ponies and hairy Highland cattle graze on the Read more…

The Quomps is an ideal free family day out. Set on the stunning Christchurch Quay this children’s play park features a well-equipped play area, enclosed splash park, a shallow paddling pool and water play fountains. The Quomps has an ice cream kiosk. Christchurch Quay also Read more…

Grey Mare’s Tail is a 60-metre hanging valley waterfall near to Moffat in southern Scotland. The fall is produced by the Tail Burn flowing from Loch Skeen cascading into the Moffat Water in the lower valley below. The surrounding area forms the Grey Mare’s Tail Read more…

Wansbeck Riverside Park covers around 112 hectares of woodland, grassland and the river and is located to the south of Ashington, between the A1068 and A189. The park is a popular area for activities such as walking, bird watching and picnicking, as well as organised Read more…

The picturesque journey between St Ives and Carbis Bay in Cornwall is one of the best walks in Cornwall for kids. The walk is 1.5 miles long and covers a section of the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile route all the way around the Read more…

Large park with trails, grassy areas & a playground, plus athletic fields, a skatepark & splash pad. Read more…

Woods, meadows and ponds all make the Country Park a special place for people and wildlife. Also known as Little Switzerland, it is the home of Hessle Mill and the Chalk Walk. Read more…

The port of Birkenhead on Wirral was a town of firsts in the 19th century, including being home to the world’s first publicly funded park. But Birkenhead Park, a naturalistic 100 acres of meadows, fields, gardens, woodland, lakes and structures, has another boast. It inspired Read more…

Walk through historic parkland, along an oak-fringed creek and over a timber framed bridge to reach the promontory fort and 18th-century quay at Roundwood. You’ll find wonderful views, historic landscape and wildlife galore. Read more…

The Box Hill stepping stones are an iconic landmark in Surrey and this delightful walk uses them to provide a fun way to cross the river. There are also plenty of lovely views over Surrey to take in. This walk is around two miles long, Read more…

A place to play, relax and enjoy in the heart of Rotherham, Clifton Park in the heart of Rotherham is a wonderful place for the whole family. With parks, gardens and sport, rides and games and even an amazing museum, Clifton Park has everything you Read more…

Dunorlan is a special place where everyone can enjoy a richly varied Victorian garden, meadows and wildlife, as well as the amenities of a modern park. Dunorlan Park is spacious and elegant with wild grassy slopes and magnificent views across the lake to the Weald. Read more…

Skipton Castle Woodland is 36-acres with a nice 3k circular walk with clear maps at the entrance to the woods. Not only does this make it a great walk with kids, dogs on leashes are allowed as well. There are great views of Skipton Castle Read more…

Formed from 80 million-year-old chalk, White Horse Hill is a natural playground dotted with ancient sites and steeped in mythology. In summer, its chalk grassland is alive with butterflies, bees and wildflowers. From the car park, walk diagonally uphill, crossing a road to reach the Read more…

In one and a half miles you can explore an exciting 70 acres of woodland and 2000 years of history with lakes, streams, ancient monuments and historic factories around every corner. Visit the Museum and Visitor Centre to learn more about our amazing history – Read more…

Brabyns Park is Marple’s largest park and was once an estate attached to Brabyns Hall. It’s bordered by the river Goyt and the Peak Forest Canal, and consists of parkland, woodland, riverside walks and playing fields. The park is home to a Georgian Iron Bridge, Read more…

For the Strid Wood Walk it’s best to park at the Riverside car park next to the river Wharfe and close to the Cavendish Pavilion. Post code BD23 6AN. The walk through Strid Wood is pram and wheelchair friendly and follows a quieter path along Read more…

Standing on the summit of Cothelstone Hill on the southern edge of the Quantocks, the circle of beech trees known as the Seven Sisters is thought to mark the outline of a prehistoric platform cairn. Further fascinating remnants of the hill’s long history of human Read more…

Large open park land close to South Ealing and you are able to walk through this park area to Ealing Broadway. Some nice tree lined avenues and is a good place to stroll. Best underground station is South Ealing station. Lots of activities for adults Read more…

This walk is nearly seven miles, so it might be worth taking a picnic to break it up into two sections so little legs don’t get too tired. As well as being a little lengthier, there are also some steep sections, so might not be Read more…

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The Welly Walk is not pram or wheelchair friendly. We love to get muddy, climb, crawl, swing, and hop our way through the ‘deep dark woods’ on the Bolton Abbey Welly Walk. It’s a great way to sneak in a ‘child-friendly walk’ without the kid’s Read more…

Oughtonhead is a beautiful nature reserve with the River Oughton running through it and is managed by the Herts Wildlife Trust. It is teeming with wildlife. There’s no official walking trail, just lots of criss-crossing paths through farmland and woodland. If you’re visiting in the Read more…

Carnfunnock Country Park is a 191-hectare park located between Drains Bay and Ballygally, near Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated on the A2 Antrim Coast Road, 3.5 miles north of Larne. PRICES Entrance to the park is free of charge, as is use Read more…

Ross Back Sands is a glorious expanse of unspoilt beach, generally deserted because access to it is on foot rather than by car. To get to the beach, park your car at Ross Farm and then follow the road on foot past the farm buildings Read more…

Enjoy a fun walk or cycle around the perimeter of Blickling Park, near Aylsham, Norfolk. This multi-use trail is ideal for all-weather use with a hard surface, and takes you through woods and open land. Visit the Tower, Great Wood and Mausoleum as you explore. Read more…

Start from the museum end of the car park, picking up the riverside trail and following a wide loop of the River Arun to reach the wetland centre (paid entry), home to glow worms, bee orchids, bats, warblers and rare blue ducks. Bear left, away Read more…

Discover our picturesque woodlands which sprawl along the sides of a stunning sheltered valley Escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday at County Durham’s largest forest. From wildlife watching to stargazing, and adventure play for all the family to exhilarating mountain biking, there is Read more…

Walberswick was formerly a small trading port before its harbour silted up. Long adopted as a bohemian retreat by artists like Philip Wilson Steer and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the former fishing village has long-since morphed into a enclave for media-types. These days it is popular Read more…

This moderate walk explores Corfe Common, a sandstone ridge south of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle. Look out for signs of the human activity that shaped this interesting archaeological landscape over thousands of years, and enjoy the wide range of wildlife which now makes Read more…

Parking: On street at the foot of Heber’s Ghyll Heber’s Ghyll waterfall is surrounded by woodland. There are tonnes of bridges to trip-trap over (keep away from those trolls underneath…. Just saying….) and if that’s not enough, there are 10 dinosaurs attached to the trees Read more…

Rushmere Country Park is a large 400 acre area of woodland and heathland. There are lots of walking and cycling trails but our favourite is the sculpture trail which is an easy, all-access walk with fairy doors carved into trees and a giant chair. This Read more…

Eaton Park is a real gem. Not only is it beautiful, its 80 acres provide so much to do and see, no matter what your interests – from picnics to putting, footgolf and football, roundabouts to running and so much more. It’s open all day, Read more…

Although this ancient hut settlement is managed by English Heritage, the sense of private discovery is overwhelming. To get here, it’s an easy walk from Chapel Carn Brea car park north-east over Tredinney Common past a very natural, gurgling holy well that marks the site Read more…

Lydstep Cliffs in Pembrokeshire are a sight to behold and a lovely short circular walk. There is plenty of greenery, home to various wildlife, including butterflies and all sorts of birds. You may even spot a dolphin or two in the water. If you park Read more…

The sandy bay here stretches for about 150 metres and is backed by a wide promenade which winds around the coast all the way to Louisa Bay. There are beach huts, nearby cafes and toilets. It is also dog friendly all year around with no Read more…

Standing a short walk along the beach from the Victorian resort of Hunstanton (‘Sunny Hunny’) are the magnificent banded cliffs of Old Hunstanton. The cliffs, which are comprised of layers of rusty ginger sandstone (‘carrstone’), red limestone (‘red chalk’) topped with chalk, are framed by Read more…

Bingley St. Ives, or St. Ives Estate is a 550-acre country park and former estate between Bingley and Harden in West Yorkshire, England now owned by Bradford Council. The park has Grade II listing in the English Heritage National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens Read more…

Coombe Hill is a National Trust managed site and is one of the best National Trust walks for kids. It offers an easy 1 mile walk through chalky grassland and woodland near the Prime Ministers’ country estate, Chequers. The views out across the Buckinghamshire countryside Read more…

Covering 250 acres, Cassiobury park is one of the most loved parks in southern England. In fact, it frequently wins awards and is celebrated in national top ten lists. Activities include: Cafes Paddling pools Bandstand Miniature railway Walk in nature Read more…

Lakes of any size are very thin on the ground in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Sunbiggin Tarn’s rarity makes it popular with wildlife and visiting humans alike. Interesting birds can be seen here all year around but this place’s greatest claim to fame is Read more…

This walk starts from the stables lawn and takes you along Home Farm lane, through parkland and past the Heathcoat Cricket club. It then winds back up parallel to the drive in the vast parkland in front of the house itself. Read more…

Preston Park is a 100-acre public park in Preston-on-Tees, England. It hosts multiple events each year and is located next to the River Tees. Parking is free, but the Preston Park Museum & Grounds and Butterfly World have small admission charges. Read more…

This four miler around the picturesque Loweswater lake is a lovely walk that’s perfect for children. There is plenty of room to run around so they probably won’t even notice the distance. There are loads of trees to climb and you could even try a Read more…

Coate Water Country Park has a 56-acre reservoir built in the 1820s as a headwater tank for the Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal. In the 1970s a smaller lake was created as a flood storage lagoon, which was made Wiltshire’s first Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in Read more…

Six miles north of High Wycombe, Yoesden has changed little since medieval times. Descending from ‘beech hanger’ woods, its sun-soaked chalk grassland provides a haven for less common flora and fauna. In late June, it’s a pink and purple picture with chalk fragrant, pyramidal and Read more…