If you’ve over indulged or are catching up with friends and family in between Christmas and the new year, nothing beats a winter walk.
A great tonic for both our physical and mental health, getting outdoors for a stroll (both with or without family and friends!) will do you wonders.
English Heritage has a selection of walks which take in some of the charity’s most atmospheric properties whatever the season. So, whether you’re looking for a gentle amble or an invigorating hike, it really is the perfect time to go exploring.
Walks have been created to take into account varying levels of ability and walks can be downloaded via the website (english-heritage.org.uk) and, don’t miss the chance to save 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships in our offer here.
Here’s a pick of some dotted walking opportunities around England.
North West, Yorkshire and North East.
North Yorkshire: Rievaulx Abbey to Helmsley Castle.
The ruins of Rievaulx Abbey mark the start of the trail which is approximately 2.5 miles and has a difficulty rating of 1/5. The terrain is a gentle walk on paths and country road with some steep steps. It’s suitable for dog walkers and there’s refreshments available at the Rievaulx tearoom.
Other walks include: Hadrians Wall Trails and Whitley Bay to Tynemouth Priory and Castle.
Midlands and East of England.
Norfolk: Castle Acre Priory.
Starting off near the Norman castle, this six-mile walk will take approximately four hours with visits to the properties included. Crossing a wooded river valley and open fields take in Castel Acre Common, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It has a difficulty rating of 2/5.
Other walks include: Bolsover Castle and Sutton Scarsdale Hall in Derbyshire.
South.
Devon: Dartmouth Castle to Bayard’s Cove Fort.
A short 30-minute walk time on the coastal path from Dartmouth Castle is suitable for dog walkers. With a difficulty rating of 1/5, there’s cafes, pubs and restaurants in Dartmouth and a tearoom at Dartmouth Castle.
Other walks include: Walmer Castle to Deal Castle in Kent and The Needles to Yarmouth Castle on the Isle of Wight.
London.
London Blue Plaque walks and stories.
From a literary walk in Kensington to London’s Olympic heroes and comedians, every plaque represents an important and fascinating slice of history and it’s keeping your mind and body active too!
If you’ve been inspired to find out more English Heritage sites, then this offer could see you getting out and about while saving money in 2026.
We’ve teamed up with English Heritage to offer 25 per cent off gift and annual memberships which also allows every member to take up to six children under the age of 18 within the family group into any of the English Heritage properties at no extra charge.
Want to find out more? Simply click here!
Use code NEWSQ25 at the checkout.
Offer ends: December 31, 2026=5.
T&C’s: For use on new membership purchases only. Annual direct debit only.
