From harbour strolls and seaside promenades to riverside loops and gentle hill views, these 20 easy summer walks prove that some of Britain’s best days out require remarkably little effort.
20 of the best easy summer walks in the UK
Sea Views
The English Riviera in summer, where Devon does seaside glamour
There are places in Britain that sound as if they were named by a committee with a weakness for optimism. The English Riviera is one …
10 of the best UK regions for dramatic coastline and beaches
Some parts of Britain seem to have approached the idea of a coastline with a complete lack of restraint. A nice beach, apparently, was not …
20 of the best easy walks you can do by train
There is something deeply satisfying about letting the train do the hard part, then stepping out somewhere lovely and setting off on foot without any …
Seaside towns that shine outside of summer
British seaside towns are often treated as seasonal creatures, as though they spend half the year asleep under a deckchair waiting for someone to buy …
10 of the best seaside escapes in the UK
Salt air, long views, fish and chips eaten slightly too early, and the deeply reassuring sight of the sea doing what it has always done. …
Best UK weekend getaways for a proper change of scene
Sometimes you do not need a grand adventure, a reinvention of the self, or a suspiciously expensive airport sandwich. Sometimes you just need to leave …
Lymington
A salty town with cobbles and yachts Lymington, on the forest’s southern edge, feels at once maritime and rustic. Wander its Georgian High Street, paved …
Buckets, Boats and Bivalves, a grand day out in Whitstable
Perched on Kent’s northern coastline Whitstable is precisely the kind of seaside town Britain quietly excels at, unassuming, charming, and delightfully eccentric. Just ninety minutes …