Britain is a great place to go walking since it offers an immense variety of landscapes and environments. Without too much travelling, it is possible to find hiking trails to suit every taste and if your
planning a walking holiday in Britain,
the UK Ramblers' Association is a fantastic resource that you shouldn't overlook.
British ramblers will know that the long established, Ramblers' Association is Britain's biggest walking organization. It has around 140,000 members across England, Scotland and Wales together with hundreds of affiliated walking and rambling clubs. They provide general information about walking in Britain and advice on planning a walk or a walking visit, besides organizing guided walks and listing rambler friendly accommodation.
17 - 25 September 2005 sees their annual festival of led walks open to everyone, with many hundreds of walks and other events happening across the UK. Once again, the festival is part of
ITV's Britain on the Move campaign and includes
National Walking Day on 18 September.
Finally, if your interest is walking long distances in rural, mountainous or moorland areas, then visit the
Long Distance Walkers Association;
these guys are serious about walking and maintain a list of over 600 long-distance routes in the UK and NI.
