Walks through Britain's history Distance 5 miles 10 miles 20 miles 30 miles 40 miles Search walks Choose your next history trail Berwick and the River Tweed Discover the surprising history of a true border town. Portsmouth Harbour and Historic Dockyard Step back in time around the streets, quays and dockyards of Old Portsmouth. Ancient sites above Pooley Bridge Cross a Roman road and take in prehistoric artefacts, including an Iron Age fort From Calstock to Cotehele A stroll from Calstock's Victorian viaduct to the Tudor manor house of Cotehele. From Buscot to Kelmscott and back On the Thames Path to the home of William Morris. A circuit of historic Culross A beautiful Scottish town with many heritage highlights. The Boudicca Way at Caistor St Edmund Walk in the footsteps of the Icenian queen as you explore the land around a Roman fortress. Sir Walter Scott at Dryburgh Abbey Walk in the footsteps of one of Scotland's greatest literary figures. Charing and the Pilgrims' Way A quiet Kent village with a past of pilgrimage. Around Linlithgow Loch An easy walk around the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. Govilon to Llanfoist Easy walking along a disused railway and a canal tow path. Historic Hexham Discover this Northumberland town with a long and varied history. Sign up to our newsletter Tell me more Rated places by region Choose a place to visit to stay by UK region SOUTH WEST ENGLAND More EAST OF ENGLAND More NORTH WEST ENGLAND More SOUTH EAST ENGLAND More WALES More LONDON More SCOTLAND More NORTH EAST ENGLAND More CENTRAL ENGLAND More NORTHERN IRELAND More CHANNEL ISLANDS More GIBRALTAR More YORKSHIRE More WALKING – NEED TO TO KNOW Walking in safety Know a good walk? Find places to stay and visit
